NFL Week 15 Betting Preview: Odds, Picks & Insights

NFL Week 15 Preview

Week 15 arrives with tight playoff races across both conferences and several teams positioned right on the edge of postseason contention. The Thursday night matchup features the Atlanta Falcons (4–9) visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7–6). Tampa Bay is battling Carolian for the NFC South lead, while Atlanta enters the week below .500 and looking to disrupt the division picture.

Sunday’s slate includes multiple games with direct playoff implications. The Baltimore Ravens (6–7) travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals (4–9) in an AFC North game where both teams have negative point differentials and are trying to stay in playoff contention. Out west, the Los Angeles Rams (10–3) host the Detroit Lions (8–5) in a matchup between two of the NFC’s highest-scoring teams.

With several double-digit favorites in NFL betting odds on the board and multiple teams below .500 playing on the road, Week 15 sets up as a slate where line value may hinge on identifying which underdogs can keep games competitive.

NFL Week 15 Schedule and Betting Lines

Day	Time (ET)	Away Team	Home Team	Network	Spread	O/U
Thu, Dec 11	8:15 PM	Atlanta Falcons (4–9)	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7–6)	Prime Video	TB -4	44
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Cleveland Browns (6–7)	Chicago Bears (9–4)	FOX	CHI -8	39.5
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Baltimore Ravens (6–7)	Cincinnati Bengals (4–9)	CBS	BAL -2	52
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Los Angeles Chargers (7–6)	Kansas City Chiefs (11–2)	CBS	KC -5	42
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Buffalo Bills (9–4)	New England Patriots (11–2)	CBS	BUF -1	49.5
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Washington Commanders (3–10)	New York Giants (2–11)	FOX	NYG -2.5	47
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Las Vegas Raiders (2–11)	Philadelphia Eagles (8–5)	FOX	PHI -12	38
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	New York Jets (3–10)	Jacksonville Jaguars (9–4)	CBS	JAX -13	41.5
Sun, Dec 14	1:00 PM	Arizona Cardinals (3–10)	Houston Texans (8–5)	FOX	HOU -10	42
Sun, Dec 14	4:05 PM	Green Bay Packers (9–3–1)	Denver Broncos (11–2)	CBS	GB -2.5	43
Sun, Dec 14	4:25 PM	Detroit Lions (8–5)	Los Angeles Rams (10–3)	FOX	LAR -6	55.5
Sun, Dec 14	4:25 PM	Carolina Panthers (7–6)	New Orleans Saints (7–6)	FOX	CAR -3	40
Sun, Dec 14	4:25 PM	Tennessee Titans (2–11)	San Francisco 49ers (10–3)	FOX	SF -13.5	43.5
Sun, Dec 14	4:25 PM	Indianapolis Colts (8–5)	Seattle Seahawks (7–6)	CBS	SEA -13.5	42
Sun, Dec 14	8:20 PM	Minnesota Vikings (5–8)	Dallas Cowboys (6–6–1)	NBC/Peacock	DAL -5.5	48
Mon, Dec 15	8:15 PM	Miami Dolphins (7–6)	Pittsburgh Steelers (7–6)	ESPN	PIT -3.5	41.5

NFL Week 15 Betting Tips

I have to say that this season has been the best one I can remember in terms of the NFL picks. The winners just keep rolling in. Last week it was a perfect 2-0, as the Titans won outright against the Browns, while the Raiders kicked a last second field goal to cover the NFL betting pointspread against Denver. Here are NFL Week 15 Picks

Atlanta Falcons +4 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – This is an ugly Thursday night game and for some reason the public is on the Bucs. I will go against the public and take Atlanta plus the points.
New Orleans Saints +3 vs. Carolina Panthers – The public is going against the Saints again this week. We had the Saints last week and we’ll go against the public again and take New Orleans this week.
Baltimore Ravens -2 at Cincinnati Bengals – This one is weird, as the public almost never takes an underdog. They are backing the Bengals, so in one of the rare instances, we take a favorite and go with the Ravens.
Washington Commanders +2.5 at New York Giants – I have no idea why the public is getting involved in this game, but they are taking the Giants. That means we take the Commanders plus the points.
Miami Dolphins +3.5 at Pittsburgh Steelers – The public is on the Steelers this week but Miami is playing well of late. We go against the public and take the Dolphins.

NFL Week 15 Top Matchups

Baltimore Ravens (6–7) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (4–9)

Line: BAL -2 | Total: 52

Both teams enter with losing records and negative point differentials, but the stakes remain meaningful in the AFC. The Ravens have been competitive in most games, and the Bengals have been stronger within the division. With both teams trying to stay in the postseason conversation, this AFC North matchup carries weight despite the records.

Detroit Lions (8–5) vs. Los Angeles Rams (10–3)

Line: LAR -6 | Total: 55.5

This is one of the premier NFC games of the week. Both teams are firmly in the playoff picture, and this matchup could influence seeding and potential tiebreakers. The high total reflects two offenses capable of sustained production.

Miami Dolphins (6–7) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7–6)

Line: PIT -3.5 | Total: 41.5

Both teams sit in the middle of the AFC standings and are fighting for a playoff spot. With neither team holding a significant statistical edge, this matchup projects as one of the more balanced games of the week.