Dave’s Top 10 Best Bets for NFL Week 14

I had more losses than wins with my week 13 NFL picks at 4-6 overall on the closing numbers. I got burnt on teams such as Seattle and Tennessee with unexpected letdowns.

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Moving onto to this Sunday’s NFL schedule, I plan to get back on track with 10 more ‘best bet’ picks for ScoresAndStats.

Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants Predictions

Best Bet: OVER 45

The Cardinals have moved into the “must win” portion of their regular season schedule while the Giants have moved into a tie for the lead in the NFC East. I not sure which team wins but I have them taking this total OVER on the scoreboard.

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers Predictions

Best Bet: Carolina -3½

Each of these teams is 4-8 straight-up with a 7-5 record against the spread. The edge leans slightly towards the Panthers with Denver going 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road. The Broncos have lost four of their last five games SU overall.

Houston Texans at Chicago Bears Predictions

Best Bet: Chicago +2

This is another inter-conference matchup between teams sporting similar records. Chicago has lost its last six games SU but it has an excellent chance to snap that skid at home on Sunday. Houston is 4-9 ATS over its last 13 games.

Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins Predictions

Best Bet: Miami +7½

The Chiefs continue to rack up the SU wins but they have failed to cover in four of their last five games. There is more on the line for Miami in this game and I like its defense’s chances to keep things closer than the current spread.

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Predictions

Best Bet: OVER 52½

The total is already a bit inflated for this NFC tilt. However, I still believe offense will prevail over defense for each team. The total has gone OVER in five of the Vikings’ last seven games. It has also gone OVER in eight of their last 12 games against Tampa Bay.

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars Predictions

Best Bet: Tennessee -7½

The Titans are in ‘must win’ territory with their playoff hopes on the line. Tennessee has been taking every other week off the past few games so it should easily cover against Jacksonville after losing to Cleveland last Sunday as a four-point home favorite.

Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers Predictions

Best Bet: OVER 49½

Each of these teams is already riding out the string in its respective conference. Yet, each one should be able to score enough points against poor defenses to take this total OVER. The total has gone OVER in seven of the Chargers’ last nine games.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions Predictions

Best Bet: Green Bay -7½

The Packers let their guard down in the second half against Philadelphia last week and it almost cost them. I expect to see Green Bay play all four quarters Sunday against a NFC North rival to cover with relative ease.

New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles Predictions

Best Bet: New Orleans -7

Philly is just what the doctor ordered when you are trying to clinch a first round bye in the playoffs. A 10-2 SU, the Saints can help their cause this Sunday against a team that continually finds ways to lose without covering.

Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers Predictions

Best Bet: Washington +4½

Washington’s stunning upset against Pittsburgh has it tied with the Giants for first place in the NFC East. Playing on a short week on the West Coast is not an ideal situation but San Francisco has been phoning it in lately at 1-4 SU and ATS in its last five games.