NFL Parlay Picks: Week 14 (2019)
Bye weeks are in the rear view mirror, and Thanksgiving Week is in the books. That means the Sunday afternoon slate is pretty packed from here on out, including this week. Here’s a rundown of all 13 games on tap and a pick for each. All odds are current as of this writing and courtesy of PointsBet.
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Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons, 1 PM, FOX
The Panthers have parted ways with head coach Ron Rivera in advance of this tilt. These two NFC South clubs will both have questions to answer in the offseason. The matchup is close to a toss-up and comes down to how Carolina responds to the coaching change. Atlanta gets the win at home and covers.
The Pick: Atlanta Falcons -3 (-105)
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, 1 PM, CBS
The Ravens are scorching and look like Super Bowl contenders, while the Bills are coming in off of a big statement victory over the Cowboys. Numerous metrics favor Baltimore in this matchup, but Buffalo isn’t looking like a team that’s about to be rolled over on the home field. The Bills keep it close and interesting and have a shot at an upset.
The Pick: Buffalo Bills +6 (-105)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 PM, CBS
The Bengals finally got off the schneid last week with a win over the Jets, while the Browns fell by a touchdown to the Steelers. Cleveland could still be a factor in the AFC Wild Card chase, but another loss pretty much kills those dreams. They’ll get the win on the home field, but the Bengals will make them work for it.
The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals +8.5 (-105)
Washington at Green Bay Packers, 1 PM, FOX
A two-game winning streak has been a pleasant surprise in what has been a lost season for Washington. They’ll head to Green Bay for a date with a Packers team which simply can’t afford any more slip-ups in the tight race for the NFC North crown. Washington will come to play, but the Packers get it done and pull away in the end.
The Pick: Green Bay Packers -12.5 (-105)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, 1 PM, FOX
The season was already spiraling downhill for the Lions, and a flurry of injuries have only accelerated the fall. They were competitive in last week’s loss to the Bears, and we’ll expect them to put up a fight again. However, they just don’t have enough to keep up with a Vikings team on the hunt for a postseason berth. Minnesota wins and covers.
The Pick: Minnesota Vikings -12.5 (-105)
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints, 1 PM, FOX
One of the most anticipated matchups of the weekend takes place in New Orleans as two NFC powers square off. The 49ers have just two blemishes on the year, losing by a field goal to two of the league’s best. The Saints are in the mix for a first-round bye, and they have a golden opportunity to bolster their chances at home. New Orleans wins a close one and covers.
The Pick: New Orleans Saints -2.5 (-105)
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets, 1 PM, CBS
For a team that was expected to be 0-16, three wins is a giant accomplishment. One of the Dolphins’ wins came over the Jets, and they’ll look for the sweep at MetLife Stadium. The Jets showed some life during a three-game winning streak, but they came crashing back down with an embarrassing loss to the Bengals. This is more of a toss-up than the line suggests. Dolphins get the cover and could win outright.
The Pick: Miami Dolphins +5 (-105)
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 PM, CBS
If the Colts hope to remain in the playoff hunt, the club needs to turn things around pronto. Indianapolis has lost four of its last five as it heads to Tampa Bay to take on a Buccaneers team which is getting better as the season moves along. Desperation mode for the Colts leads to a close win, but it will be far from easy.
The Pick: Indianapolis Colts +3 (-105)
Denver Broncos at Houston Texans, 1 PM, CBS
Drew Lock was victorious in his first start for the Broncos, but the team now faces a big step up in competition with a trip to Houston. The Texans picked up a big home win over the Patriots last week, so there are natural fears of this being a letdown spot. However, a team that has gone all-in on 2019 will avoid the landmine at home and get the cover to boot.
The Pick: Houston Texans -9 (-105)
Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 4:05 PM, FOX
This is a meeting of two of the more disappointing NFL teams of 2019. The Chargers entered the year with their sights set on a return to the playoffs, but inconsistency and inefficiency have led them to a mark of 4-8. Meanwhile, the Jaguars have lost four in a row by double digits. Another poor performance could accelerate the offseason timeline, so we’ll look for Jacksonville to be inspired for this matchup.
The Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars +3 (-105)
Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders, 4:25 PM, CBS
The Titans are smoking, while the Raiders are looking to stop the bleeding. As such, Tennessee is rightfully favored for this late-afternoon tilt. Oakland has been pounded in its last two outings, so they need to get it together quickly if they have any hopes of a playoff berth. It’s not going to be easy versus a tough Tennessee team, but we’ll look for a more inspired effort on the home field.
The Pick: Oakland Raiders +2.5 (-105)
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots, 4:25 PM, CBS
The Chiefs are riding a two-game winning streak and look quite dangerous as they head to Foxborough this weekend. Unfortunately, they’ll be welcomed by a Patriots team which is coming off of a bad loss and has had to listen to tales of the sky falling as a result. New England will demonstrate once again that calls for their demise have been wildly overstated. Patriots win and cover.
The Pick: New England Patriots -3 (-105)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 PM, CBS
This has been the finest coaching job of Mike Tomlin’s career. The Steelers have been decimated by injuries this season, but here they are right in the thick of the AFC playoff chase. The Cardinals are struggling and riding a five-game losing streak. It’s really tough to see them breaking through versus a hungry and motivated Pittsburgh team.
The Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 (-105)
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