NFL Week 15 Picks: Top 5 Bets to Avoid This Weekend

With no college football left on the schedule, the only place to find action is on the NFL gridiron.

This week there is an added prime time game on Saturday night to accommodate the absence of the college kids.

There are a number of intriguing matchups with some odds spreads that includes six games with touchdown or bigger spreads and two lines that are off entirely.

Here are five bets you must avoid.

Giants (-7) vs. Redskins

Big Blue is coming off a huge win over divisional rival Dallas and there is no telling how they'll handle it. We've seen them take on Washington in meaningful games late in the season in recent years, but the Redskins got within seven points of the Patriots last week and the Giants haven't won a game in dominant fashion all season.

The Giants could erupt in this game, but they could also experience a huge letdown.

Best to steer clear of this NFC East showdown.

Texans (-6.5) vs. Panthers

Cam Newton makes life miserable for gamblers when games are on the line because he always thinks there is a chance to win.

Houston will be without defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. Carolina coach Ron Rivera, a defensive mind, will focus all his efforts on stopping Houston's running game, forcing T.J. Yates to beat him without Andre Johnson.

Even if Houston wins, it could be way too close for comfort. Don't be fooled by records.

Patriots (-6) at. Broncos 

Patriots have allowed teams to close within seven against them in recent weeks and this is Tim Tebow we're talking about.

Jets (+3) at Eagles

Gang Green is not nearly as good on the road as they are at home. Despite the differences in these two teams' records, even Vegas knows not to trust the Jets. They're suckering you in with plus three points.

Run away.

Cardinals (-6.5) vs. Browns

There couldn't be a wacky matchup than this. As awful as the Browns can be, they've covered three of their last four and there is absolutely nothing trustworthy about the Arizona Cardinals.

They've won five of their last six and covered six of their last seven. Eventually that runs out.