NFL Week 14 Betting Odds

NFL Week 14 Preview

It’s Week 14 and there are still two unbeaten teams remaining. My pick for game of the week is Denver at Indianapolis. The Broncos have turned it around and the Colts are unbeaten in their last 12. Can Denver extend their streak while taking down Manning and the Colts?

Lot’s of football this week with no byes, so lets get started.

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Thursday, December 10 8:20 pm Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) @ Cleveland Browns (1-11)
Line: Pittsburgh -10 (Total 34)

The Steelers have just a single win in the AFC North and have been on a four game losing skid. Pittsburgh lost to the Oakland Raiders last week and were also heavy favorites in that game as well. Troy Polamalu has been listed as questionable for a return this weekend and that could be the difference for a Steelers victory. Pittsburgh’s defense has been faltering as of late and they are losing games late in the fourth quarter and in overtime. The Browns continue to remain hopeless with just on positive, the recent play of Brady Quinn . A Cleveland win on Thursday would pretty much negate Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes, and may bring a little early Christmas joy to Browns fans. However, I look for the Steelers to mount a few wins to end the season starting with tonight’s game.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – New Orleans Saints (12-0) @ Atlanta Falcons (6-6)
Line: New Orleans –10 ½ (Total 52)

Can anyone derail the Saints charge to the postseason? Surely not the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints have already locked it up with a 12-0 start. New Orleans has pulled off some improbable last drive wins and should feel right at home in Atlanta under the dome. Atlanta is beaten and bruised and the Saints should hava a heyday against their secondary. With Matt Ryan and Michael Turner nursing injuries this pretty much kills the only thing the Falcons have going for them. It’s a must-win game for Atlanta to stay in the playoff hunt. Saints improve to 13-0.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Seattle Seahawks (5-7) @ Houston Texans (5-7)
Line: Houston -6 (Total 45)

All hopes of a playoff run are pretty much gone, but the Seahawks still have a shot to finish second in the NFC West and end up somewhere around .500. Quite an accomplishment considering QB Matt Hasselbeck seems to be the only thing keeping Seattle in any of their contests. The Texans come into the meeting having lost four straight divisional games, some very close to boot, forcing them to fall way behind in the AFC wild-card race. A loss here and the posteseaon run is over. Injuries have plagued Houston as of late and they will need to overcome those adversities if they are to be a playoff threat. Seattle has been terrible on the road. Houston will take this one in a close low scoring affair.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Buffalo Bills (4-8) @ Kansas City Chiefs (3-9)
Line: Buffalo -1 (Total 37 ½)

The Chiefs have won just a single game at home this season – a surprising win over Pittsburgh in Week 11. Matt Cassel has been banged up but has played farily well and should be able to rebound his team off a 44-13 thrashing they received by the Broncos last week at Arrowhead Stadium. The Bills are coming off an outing that was equally inept in terms of offensive production, losing to to the Jets 19-13. Look for the Chiefs to win this one at home.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Green Bay Packers (8-4) @ Chicago Bears (5-7)
Line: Green Bay –3 (Total 41)

Green Bay has now won four straight and are in a must win situation as they will want to continue a strong second-half push that will aid their wild-card run. The Bears beat the Rams in their last outing, the teams first win in five games. Chicago have played better at home but not good enough to make a playoff run. The Pakers should win this one hands down on the road.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – New York Jets (6-6) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-11)
Line: New York -4 ½ (Total 39 ½)

“Slide Mark Slide,” read a sign in the stands during last weeks Jets game against the Bills. I have to respect the kids willingness to put it all on the line to get his team a win…but these guys can hit at this level. And hit they did as Sanchez will be forced to take a seat this week on the bench in order to allow more time to let last week’s injury heal. The Jets have won two in a row and have found themselves in the thick of the playoff chase. The Bucs meanwhile, have continued to find ways lose games, with their only win coming back in Week 9 in a shocker over the newly improved Pakers. The Jets pick up a much needed win.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Miami Dolphins (6-6) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (7-5)
Line: Jacksonville -3 (Total 44)

The Jags are difficult to beat at home (5-1) and Miami has had trouble winning on the road. This will be smashmouth football as both teams like runing the ball. Both teams need a win to stay in a playoff pursuit. The Jags will carry momentum coming off a victory, while the Fins were edged out by the Pats 22-21 in Week 12. A win for either team could put them in a postion to hold off the Ravens, Steelers and other AFC wild-card contenders. Miami is still alive in the AFC East race, while the Jags’ only hope is as a wild-card. Jacksonville edges out a win in this one at home.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Cincinnati Bengals (9-3) @ Minnesota Vikings (10-2)
Line: Minnesota -7 (Total 43)

It must have been the desert heat as the Vikings took a pounding by the Cardinals last Sunday in Arizona. Minnesota has had trouble playing the more phyical teams and the Bengals are one of those types of teams. The Vikings’ run defense has slide off a little and so has their rushing attack in recent games. The Bengals are a team that likes to run the ball and this could be touble for the Minnesota defensive line. The Vikings, even with a loss are still in order to win the NFC North, while Cincinnati could still land the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The Bengals have folded in 2009 against the pressure situations and have lost some important games, while the Vikings only two losses have been to formable opponents. Look for Favre to be in classic form leading his team back from last weeks defeat with a win at home.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Carolina Panters (5-7) @ New England Patriots (7-5)
Line: New England -14 (Total 44)

At the start of the season and riding a triumphant Tom Brady return, the Pats were heavy favorites to win the AFC East and now are in the running for a wild-card spot heading down the stretch. Running back Wes Welker is carrying the offense, but the Pats running game isn’t good enough to go it alone, and Fred Taylor is probably still a week away from returning. The defense has been questionable and have failed to make huge game changing stops. Carolina’s Jake Delhomme will not be back from a finger injury and Matt Moore will get the call at least in this one. RB DeAngelo Williams could return for this game but it has not been officially announced. New England is 26-4 when facing first-time opponents at Gillette Stadium. This will be Carolina’s first trip there for a regular season game. Look for the Pats to win this one at home.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Detroit Lions (2-10) @ Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
Line: Baltimore -13 (Total 40)

The Lions will have a chance to break their 18 straight road game losing streak that dates back to 2007, on Sunday. It won’t be easy. The Ravens run game will crush a weak Lions defense, while quarterback Matthew Stafford tries to evade Ray Lewis and the rest of Baltimore’s tenacious pass ruxh. The Ravens seem to playing better as of late and have a chance to pick up some much needed gound as they will play three straight December games against NFC North teams. The Ravens know these are all must-win games. Baltimore’s defense is back and is among the NFL leaders in points allowed and stopping the run. The Ravens get one at home in a low scoring affair.

Sunday, December 13 1:00 pm – Denver Broncos (8-4) @ Indianapolis Colts (12-0)
Line: Indianapolis -7 (Total 44)

The Broncos are chasing down the division leading Chargers having turned things around winning two in a row after a four-game losing streak. But a victory against the unbeaten Colts would be a miracle. The Colts are unstoppable at home and has won 21 straight regular-season games. Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis have been a huge factor for Indy’s defense and will hunt down Broncos QB Kyle Orton like a wounded duck. No doubt that the Colts win this one assuring them of the top seed in the AFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Sunday, December 13 4:05 pm – Washington Redskins (3-9) @ Oakland Raiders (4-8)
Line: Washington -1 (Total 38)

This game could go either way. The Raiders have pulled off unlikely wins in the past few weeks including their win over the Steelers at Heinz Field last week. The Redskins are coming off a game they handed to the Saints with turnovers and a missed field goal. The Redskins’ have the better defense, and defense wins the tough games. Look for Wahington to eek out a win in Oakland.

Sunday, December 13 4:05 pm – St. Louis Rams (1-11) @ Tennessee Titans (5-7)
Line: Tennessee -13 (Total 41 ½)

This game sets up an epic battle between two the NFL’s best running backs, Steven Jackson and Chris Johnson. Johnson is looking to capture the all-time single-season rushing title. The Titans is coming off a tough loss to Indianapolis, but could still finish at .500 or better after after losing six straight to start the season. I like the Titans in this one behind an impressive performance from Vince Young.

Sunday, December 13 4:15 pm – San Diego Chargers (9-3) @ Dallas Cowboys (8-4)

Line: Dallas -3 (Total 48)

The Cowboys are 2-2 in their last four losing to the Packers and Giants and beating teams like Oakland and Washington. They have the toughest schedule in the NFL down the stretch starting this weekend against AFC leader, the San Diego Chargers. San Diego has won seven in a row, relying heavily on a solid performances from QB Philip Rivers. The Cowboys are looking vulnerable with poor pass coverage, a shaky kicking game and countless turnovers. San Diego’s defense has been a bit beat up, but few teams can match them in a shootout. Look for the Chargers to light up the scoreboard in Dallas.

Sunday, December 6 8:20 pm – Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) @ New York Giants (7-5)
Line: New York –1 (Total 45)

This is a bitter rivalry and always proves to be an classic battle between two longetime NFC East foes no matter records, but this year’s match up carries series playoff ramifications as both teams are fighting for a wild-card spot. If the Giants can start with a win against the Eagles and beat Washington in Week 15, they would still have a shot at the NFC East title. The Eagles are banged up and will hope to have Jason Peters and DeSean Jackson back for this one. Michael Vick could see more action as well coming off his best outing in years. Both teams have just one loss within the division. The Eagles have won three in a row over the Giants, including a 40-17 victory earlier this season. Look for more of the same.

Monday, December 14 8:30 pm – Arizona Cardinals (8-4) @ San Francisco 49ers (5-7)
Line: Arizona –3 ½ (Total 44 ½)

The Cardinals will be looking to clinch their second straight division title with a win against the struggling San Fransisco 49ers in a Monday Night Football match up. Cardinals QB Kurt Warner has a 120 passer rating or better in each of his last four starts, and Arizona is playing with the same intensity that took them to the Super Bowl in 2008 as of late. The Niners are losing serious ground and a loss here will most likely bump them out of the playoffs after a promising season start. I like the Cardinals in this one behind a steller performance from Warner.

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Matt Martz is a sports writer for the Bakersfield Californian located in Central California. Blessed is the gambler who expects nothing, for ye shall not be disappointed.