NFL Week 15 Picks: 5 Games to Bet the House on

Predicting a game is one thing, betting against a point spread is another. Still, looking at the right games, spreads are just as predictable. 

Some of the biggest favorites this week are the top locks not only to win, but also to cover the spread. In other cases, it comes down to a team not getting enough credit. 

Whatever it is, these teams are going to beat the spread. They are all safe squads to bet on.

All spreads courtesy of Sportsbook.

Green Bay Packers (-14) at Kansas City Chiefs

The Packers are an absolute machine. The one possible fear with them is that they could get complacent, but that's not a risk until home field advantage is clinched. Right now, it's not quite locked up, so they will be going all out.

On the other end of the field are the Chiefs, who have been one of the worst teams in the league this year. Whatever holes the Packers do have, the Chiefs aren't the team to exploit them. 

Arrowhead Stadium just hasn't meant much to the Chiefs this year. It's not going to on Sunday either. The Packers will win and cover with little problem.

Prediction: Packers 38, Chiefs 13

New Orleans Saints (-7) at Minnesota Vikings

While we're on the subject of red-hot teams taking on one of the worst in the league, let's look at the Saints vs. Vikings' game. 

The Vikings just don't have what it takes to do anything significant against the Saints. New Orleans offense is just in another world right now, and the defense will give Christian Ponder trouble all game long. 

The Vikings will have the home-field advantage, but even that's bittersweet. The Saints certainly prefer the domes.

This will be the Saints' first trip to Minnesota since beating them in the NFC Championship Game two years ago. This one won't be nearly as close. 

Prediction: Saints 37, Vikings 20

Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5) at St. Louis Rams

The Rams' offense is abysmal. There's no way around that, they just don't move the ball. That's going to be a problem, as the Bengals have a strong defense. 

On the other side of the ball, the Bengals are finally going against a secondary that's not one of the best in the league. They will have a lot of fun in this one. 

Andy Dalton will connect with A.J. Green early and often on Sunday. The Bengals will win this one going away.

Prediction: Bengals 26, Rams 7

Chicago Bears (-3.5) vs. Seattle Seahawks

This is the only game here where I am going against the favorite. These two teams are moving in dramatically different directions. 

The Bears have no passing game. They're going to have to run the ball against the Seahawks, which is Seattle's strength. 

No, 3.5 isn't a lot, but when a team that's going to win anyway is getting points, it looks good to bet on. The injuries have just hit the Bears too much. The Seahawks will keep the train moving in this one. 

Prediction: Seahawks 23, Bears 10

Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) at San Diego Chargers

A little charge has given some life to San Diego's playoff hopes. Unfortunately, they are not playing the Jaguars or Bills this week. That's an important distinction.

The Baltimore defense will put constant pressure on Philip Rivers, forcing early passes. That hasn't worked out well for Rivers in 2011. When the Chargers try to run, they will hit the same thing that the rest of the league has hit all year, a brick wall.

On offense, the Ravens' downfield passing attack and Ray Rice will do more than enough to put this game away.

Prediction: Ravens 24, Chargers 13

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