2024 NFL Week 15 Betting Predictions
Week 15 kicks off with a crucial NFC West battle in the Bay Area between the 49ers and Rams. Here is a preview of the primetime games in the NFL this week.
Los Angeles Rams (7-6) at San Francisco 49ers (6-7)
The Rams head into their matchup against the 49ers riding a two-game win streak and sitting at 7-6 on the season, good for second in the NFC West behind Seattle (8-5). Their last outing was a thrilling 44-42 win, where they led 38-21 after three quarters but had to hang on after giving up three touchdowns in the fourth. Matthew Stafford was sharp, throwing for 320 yards and two touchdowns, while Kyren Williams contributed two scores and 87 rushing yards. Puka Nacua shined with 12 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown, and Cooper Kupp added another 92 yards and a score.
The Rams are putting up 22.9 points per game (16th in the league) with a strong passing attack, averaging 237 yards per game (9th). However, their ground game ranks just 25th, managing 103 yards per contest, mainly because of the injury to their star running back. Defensively, the team has struggled, giving up 25.5 points per game (24th), including 141 rushing yards (28th) and 225 passing yards (24th). They’re 3-3 on the road and have covered the spread in six of their 13 games.
Matthew Stafford is the centrepiece of the Rams offence, boasting 3,303 passing yards and 19 touchdowns this season. Puka Nacua leads the receivers with 708 yards and three touchdowns, while Kyren Williams has been a force on the ground with 1,013 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. The Rams will need a complete effort to keep their win streak alive against the 49ers.
The 49ers are coming off a dominant 38-13 win over the Bears, keeping their playoff hopes alive and improving to 6-7 on the season. Brock Purdy had a stellar performance with 325 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Isaac Guerendo added 78 rushing yards and two scores. George Kittle was unstoppable with 151 receiving yards, and Jauan Jennings chipped in 90 yards and two touchdowns.
Despite sitting at the bottom of the NFC West, the 49ers have been competitive, especially at home, where they’re 4-3. Their offence is averaging 23.7 points per game (11th in the league), with a balanced attack featuring the 7th-ranked passing (239 yards per game) and rushing games (138 yards per game). Defensively, they’ve been solid against the pass, allowing just 182 yards per game (3rd), but their run defence is middle of the pack, giving up 115 yards (12th).
Purdy leads the team with 3,032 passing yards and 15 touchdowns on the year, while George Kittle has been a top target, racking up 800 yards and eight scores. On the ground, Jordan Mason has contributed 789 rushing yards and three touchdowns. With key players like Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey on IR, the 49ers will need everyone to step up to take down the Rams and stay in the playoff mix.
Stadium Record
San Francisco are 4-3 at home this season. Los Angeles are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Head to Head Record
In the last 10 meetings, the 49ers are 7-3.
Best Bet
I like the Rams as road underdogs. The 49ers have a lot of injuries and the Rams are coming off a huge win over the Bills where they scored 44 pts. They're also 5-2 ATS in their last 7.
Same Game Multi
Along with the Rams to win, I think this should be high-scoring. Both teams scored 38+ pts last week and the Over is 4-1 in this matchup. Cooper Kupp has recorded 79+ receiving yards in each of his last five games against the 49ers.
Rams Win / Over 45.5 pts / Kupp 60+ Receiving Yards = $5.60
Green Bay Packers (9-4) at Seattle Seahawks (8-5)
The Packers are coming off a tough 34-31 loss to the Lions, where Jordan Love threw for 206 yards and a touchdown, but the defence struggled, giving up three touchdown passes and managing only one sack. Josh Jacobs was a bright spot, racking up three rushing touchdowns.
Now sitting at 9-4 and third in the NFC North, the Packers have a solid season going but are looking to bounce back from this one-game skid. Their offence is putting up 26.8 points per game (7th in the league), with Love leading the way with 21 touchdown passes and Jayden Reed emerging as a top target with 693 receiving yards and six scores. Jacobs has also been a workhorse, piling up over 1,000 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.
On defence, they’ve been good against the run (9th) but struggle against the pass (21st). With a 4-2 record on the road and a 7-6 mark against the spread, the Packers will look to tighten things up when they face the Seahawks next.
The Seahawks are riding a hot streak with four straight wins, sitting at 8-5 and leading the NFC West. Geno Smith has been solid, throwing for 3,474 yards and 14 touchdowns, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerging as his go-to receiver with 911 yards and five scores.
Kenneth Walker III has added seven rushing touchdowns, but the ground game overall has been underwhelming, ranking 27th in the league. They’re averaging 23.2 points per game (15th), while the defence has been decent, giving up 21.8 points per game and ranking 10th against the pass. However, their run defence has been a weak spot, sitting at 21st.
With a 3-4 home record and a 6-5-2 record against the spread, the Seahawks will look to keep their momentum going as they host the Packers.
Stadium Record
Seattle are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home. Green Bay are 1-5 in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
Head to Head Record
The Packers have won 6 of the last 10. They last met in 2021 and the Packers shut them out 17-0.
Best Bet
A tough one to pick in the head to head, so I like the Over. The Packers are 10-3 against the Over on the road and the Over is 5-0 when the Seahawks play the NFC North division.
Same Game Multi
Josh Jacobs comes off 3 touchdowns and Charbonnet has scored 3 touchdowns in his last 2 games.
Team points - Each team Over 17.5 /J. Jacobs Score anytime TD / Zach Charbonnet anytime TD = $3.80
Chicago Bears (4-9) at Minnesota Vikings (11-2)
The Bears are in a rough spot, coming off a 38-13 blowout loss where they trailed 24-0 at halftime. Caleb Williams managed 134 yards and two touchdown passes, both to Rome Odunze, but it wasn’t nearly enough.
Sitting at 4-9 and on a seven-game losing streak, they’re dead last in the NFC North. The offence has struggled, putting up just 19.5 points per game (24th), with D.J. Moore leading the way through the air and D’Andre Swift contributing on the ground. The defence has been middle-of-the-pack against the pass (16th) but weak against the run (26th).
With an 0-6 record on the road and a tough matchup against the Vikings, the Bears will need a lot to go right to snap this skid.
The Vikings are rolling right now, coming off a dominant 42-21 win over the Falcons. Sam Darnold lit it up with 347 yards and five touchdown passes, with Jordan Addison catching three of those and Justin Jefferson hauling in two—both went over 100 yards.
At 11-2 and riding a six-game winning streak, they’re second in the NFC North but very much in the playoff hunt. Darnold is having a monster season with 28 TDs, and Jefferson continues to shine with over 1,100 receiving yards. The defence has been elite against the run (2nd) but struggles in pass coverage (29th).
With a strong 6-1 record at home and scoring 26.1 points per game (9th), the Vikings look ready to keep their streak alive against the struggling Bears.
Stadium Record
Minnesota are 6-1 in their last 7 games at home. Chicago are 2-2 in their last 4.
Head to Head Record
Chicago has lost 6 of the last 7 meetings.
Best Bet
Darnold tore apart the Falcons last week with 5 TDs and 347 yards. He's passed for 300+ in 2 of his last 3 games. His last game against the Bears saw him pass 330 yards and 2 TDs.
Sam Darnold 250+ Passing Yards = $1.91
Same Game Multi
The Bears don't have much to play for so the Vikes should get the win. Darnold will likely play well if that happens.
Vikings Win / Darnold 250+ passing yards / Darnold 2+ passing TDs = $3.10
