NFL Week 14 Picks: Favorites You Can Bet the House On

It's hard to believe the NFL season is already entering its homestretch.

Now's the time for contenders to bare down to solidify their playoffs spots while other teams are relegated to playing for pride after a disappointing season.

Whatever their respective motivation, here are three favorites which will come out on top. All lines courtesy of SBGGlobal.com.

New Orleans Saints (-3.5)

After a shaky stretch in late October that saw New Orleans drop two-of-three, the Saints have fixed the problems and played much better as of late. They have picked up four straight wins, including a key division road victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

The Saints face off with the Tennessee Titans in Week 14. The Titans are fighting for their playoff lives, which is a main reason the line isn't higher. New Orleans isn't short on motivation, however, as they are hoping to secure a first-round bye and playoff home games.

Look for Tennessee to utilize a ball-control offense in attempt to keep Drew Brees on the sidelines, which will keep it close for awhile. But eventually, the Saints will pull away in the second half.

Prediction: Saints by 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1.5)

The Buccaneers have suffered through a trying season. They entered the year as a team with a lot of promise attempting to build off a surprising 2010, but a tough schedule and some bad luck has left them on the outside of the playoff picture.

That said, Tampa Bay isn't nearly as bad as its record would indicate. There's a lot of good, young talent on its roster which shouldn't be given up on yet. The most important factor in getting back on track is consistent play from Josh Freeman, who has struggled mightily at times.

Look for the Bucs to put on a much better show against a Jacksonville Jaguars team that provided an antidote to the Chargers' problems on Monday night.

Prediction: Buccaneers by seven

Green Bay Packers (-11.5)

Green Bay continues to inch toward an undefeated regular season. The Packers picked up an exhilarating three-point win over the desperate New York Giants last week, further illustrating how perfect an opponent will have to play to beat them.

Aaron Rodgers is playing quarterback at a level few in the sport's history have ever reached. Combined with a deep receiving core, opportunistic defense and a couple fortuitous bounces, it's not a major shock the defending champions are unbeaten.

The Oakland Raiders are coming off a thumping at the hands of the Miami Dolphins and must go right back out on the road to play Green Bay. Without Darren McFadden's game-breaking ability, it's tough to imagine the Raiders putting up much of a fight.

Prediction: Packers by 20