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Injuries are a grave concern as the last few weeks of the NFL regular season play out. Losing players at key positions can sink a potential playoff push. How much depth teams have will go a long way in determining how the last few weeks play out.
Here’s a look at the top five point spread picks for NFL week 15:
Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers
Steelers vs. Panthers Picks
Best Bet: Steelers +2
The Steelers will be waiting to see the status of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, who missed most of Pittsburgh’s loss to Baltimore due to being in concussion protocol. The Steelers being underdogs on the road in Carolina seems to be some recency bias.
The Panthers stunned people by handing Seattle a 30-24 loss last weekend. However, Carolina won’t be able to move the ball so well against Pittsburgh’s defense. The Steelers will lean on their defense and score an upset win on the road.
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
Eagles vs. Bears Picks
Best Bet: Eagles -9
The Eagles are looking unstoppable. Philadelphia have covered three straight games against the spread in commanding fashion. The Eagles have scored 35 or more points in all three games, including two games where they scored 40 or more.
The Bears have lost six straight games. Chicago have also lost the last four games against the spread, including the last three games as an underdog. Philadelphia will keep the training rolling with a big victory.
Detroit Lions at New York Jets
Lions vs. Jets Picks
Best Bet: Lions +1
The Lions are hard to stop on offense. Detroit have won five of its past six games straight up. In addition, the Lions are on a strong run against the spread, covering their last six games.
Detroit have covered its last two games as favorites. The Jets are starting to spiral as their offense has started to lose continuity under center.
Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars
Cowboys vs. Jaguars Picks
Best Bet: Jaguars +6
The Jaguars are a team you can’t afford to fall asleep against. Jacksonville have the capability to score points if a defense isn’t taking them seriously. The Jaguars, who have won two of their past three games, haven’t been good against the spread this season.
Jacksonville is 5-7-1 against the spread, but may be running into a Dallas team struggling for motivation. The Cowboys are in the playoffs barring a spectacular disaster. Dallas didn’t play well against Houston last week and it will extend to this week.
New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders
Patriots vs. Raiders Picks
Best Bet: Patriots +1
The Patriots need to pick up wins to keep their playoff hopes alive. Bill Belichick taking on one of his former coordinators will be an interesting match-up. Las Vegas have had a disappointing season, while the Patriots have also struggled to find their way.
The Patriots defense will carry the load in this game. New England ranks sixth in the league by limiting opponents to 18.8 points per game. The Patriots also are 10th by forcing 17 takeaways.
