NFL Week 15 Picks: Latest Spreads for Sunday's Games

As we near the NFL postseason, it's sure going to be interesting watching who steps up their game and who fails to produce.

Coincidentally, that will affect the way people place bets on the games as well as the spread itself. That being said, here are betting picks for all 13 games on Sunday.

Click the link for a full view of the Week 15 NFL Line and note, all FAVORITES are in CAPS

WAS-NYG, GB-KC, NO-MIN

Redskins at GIANTS (-7)

Easily a big game for New York as it has playoff implications as well as their need to avenge the Week 1 loss at Washington. The Redskins have a solid rushing attack, but with Rex Grossman under center virtually anything is capable of breaking down.

On the other side, the Giants have on of the NFL's best passing games, something the Redskins have struggled to defend against prolific offenses.

Take the Giants against the spread

PACKERS at Chiefs (-13.5)

Although the Chiefs' defensive strength is defending the pass, it's nowhere near good enough to slow down the Packers. Green Bay has been consistently potent all season and that doesn't change this week.

To that end, Kansas City also lacks an explosive offense to keep pace with the cheese and the Pack are very opportunistic on defense (lead NFL with 27 INTs).

Take the Packers against the spread

SAINTS at Vikings (-6.5)

Here we see the No. 1 ranked passing offense (Saints) against the No. 26 ranked passing defense (Vikings). So, it's safe to say the Drew Brees and Co. will slice and dice to no avail in Minnesota.

Also, the Vikings offense won't be able to match New Orleans and the Saints defensive strength is stopping the run, therefore the game won't slow down. May be closer than expected because New Orleans is still figuring out how to play on the road, but one TD is enough to cover the spread.

Take the Saints against the spread

SEA-CHI, MIA-BUF, CAR-HOU

Seahawks at BEARS (-3.5)

The Seahawks come in on fire and Chicago is barely hanging on with all their injuries. Additionally, the Bears will be fortunate to finish with a winning record and Seattle is better suited to make a playoff run.

The Bears defense may be tough but Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch is tougher. The beast controls this game and the Seahawks defense locks down coverage to prevent Chicago's speedy WRs from make big plays.

Take the Seahawks and the points

Dolphins at Bills (Even)

In Buffalo this week, we have the worst game this week and it's literally a game with no playoff implications. Perhaps it is a big reason why there is no spread.

Anyway, the Bills offense has been inconsistent at best in recent weeks and Miami has found a rushing attack. Also, the Bills defense thrives on forcing turnovers so that won't happen with the Fins controlling the clock.

Buffalo hasn't had anyone step up as of late and no one in their secondary can match Brandon Marshall in single coverage.

Take the Dolphins

Panthers at TEXANS (-6.5)

Carolina may have a solidly balanced offense in the Top 10, however, they have yet to face a defense as suffocating as the Texans. Houston ranks in the top five against the rush and pass while their offense in No. 2 in rushing.

Expect Houston to control the clock quite well and then use TJ Yates on occasion to keep him building confidence. Houston has already locked up the division, but they're hungry for more and we're talking AFC playoff bye.

Take the Texans against the spread

TEN-IND, CIN-STL, DET-OAK

TITANS at Colts (-6.5)

The last time the Colts and Titans met in Tennessee, Indy out-gained Tennessee 399-311 and also had more first downs.

Only problem, though, is that Indy turned the rock over twice and lost the time of possession battle. So, Indy has something to build on and they will run the ball to setup the pass against an overrated Titans defense.

Take the Colts and the points

BENGALS at Rams (-6.5)

Two seemingly young teams go head-to-head in St. Louis this week. Cincinnati, however, is clearly the younger and more potent team.

The Bengals have a solid defense and the Rams are straight up awful across the board. They have the NFL's worst run defense, so expect a great game for Cedric Benson, and no offensive weapons.

Cincinnati wins with having better talent and knows how to play balanced football on both sides.

Take the Bengals against the spread

LIONS at Raiders (-1)

Arguably the game of the week considering both are teetering on the edge of the postseason. Right now the Lions are in as the NFC's No. 6 seed and Oakland is on the outer cusp of the AFC.

Detroit has great pass game that Oakland will undoubtedly have trouble stopping however, the Raiders have one of the NFL's best rushing attacks. And as we saw last week even against an Adrian Peterson-less Vikings, the Lions can't stop the run.

That said, anticipate a whole lot of ground work from Oakland to control the clock and win both the field position and time of possession battle.

Take the Raiders and the point 

NE-DEN, NYJ-PHI, CLE-ARZ, BAL-SD

PATRIOTS at Broncos (-6.5)

The last time Denver played an explosive offense (Detroit), they were destroyed at home. Here, New England has an even better offense and better rush defense.

Thing is, we also see the worst pass defense (Pats) and one of the worst pass offenses (Broncos) against each other. Therefore, Tom Brady will come out firing all day and although The Orange Crush defense has improved, they're no match for New England.

Take the Patriots against the spread

Jets at EAGLES (-3)

The Jets are sitting as the AFC's No. 6 seed but still fighting to stay alive, while the Eagles look for something like playing the spoiler role to salvage their season. Unfortunately for Philly, their lack of a passing game will allow the Jets to stack the box and stop the run.

In turn, the Jets will also run the ball however, the Eagles weakness is in the trenches on both sides whereas that is Gang Green's strength. New York is simply to powerful to stop for 60 minutes.

Take the Jets against the spread

Browns at CARDINALS (-6.5)

Cleveland may have a solid defense, but they're vehemently weak against the run and their offense is arguably the worst in pro football. Also, despite being a good CB, Joe Haden won't be able to match WR Larry Fitzgerald one-on-one.

The Cardinals in addition, have the better special teams play with return man Patrick Peterson who will also lock down any Browns WR.

Take the Cardinals against the spread

RAVENS at Chargers (-2.5)

Although the Ravens currently have a good shot to get the AFC's No. 1 seed, the Chargers have been surging as of late and are at the very least, playing the spoiler role.

That being said however, they still have a weak run defense which Ravens RB Ray Rice will exploit and a menacing defense that can shutdown the Bolts potent offense.

In this game, the better team is Baltimore on the line of scrimmage and overall on defense. San Diego keeps it close, but not field-goal close.

Take the Ravens against the spread

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