Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers
Week 15 of the NFL starts with the two best sides by record in the AFC. On Friday, the 11-2 Chiefs will face the 10-3 Chargers as they battle for the AFC West title. With injuries and the Kareem Hunt situation, the Chiefs have won their last 2 games but not convincingly. Up against the Ravens at home last week, they survived in Overtime by a field goal. Previously, they conceded 33 points against the Raiders on the road. The LA Chargers are coming to KC with a 3 game winning streak and they have won 5 of 6 on the road this season. Their last road game was a stunning 33-30 victory over the Steelers. In this matchup, the Chiefs have the wood over them with 4 of 5 wins at home against the Chargers. But the trend is leaning towards the unders and that seems the best bet here. Kansas City are struggling with a few injuries on offence and the same can be said for the Chargers. Chiefs RB Spencer Ware is probably out and the Chargers could be missing both of their top 2 backs. So each defence should be able to contain the pass without much threat on the ground. In the end, the Under is 6-3 when these two sides meet and the Chargers are 8-4 against the under when they hit the road.
Stadium Record
Kansas City is undefeated at home from 6 games. The Chargers are 1-4 at this venue but have covered the line in 4 of 5.
Head to Head Record
The Chiefs beat the Chargers in Week 1, 38-28. In the last 10 meetings, Kansas City holds an impressive 9-1 record.
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Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots
Another massive AFC matchup in Week 15 will be the Steelers hosting the Patriots. New England holds the advantage over the Steelers in recent times with 5 straight victories, which includes a controversial win in Week 15 last season. So Pittsburgh will be out for revenge. Coming into this season's matchup, both sides are not in the best of form. The Patriots were sloppy against the Dolphins last week and it hurt them on the scoreboard in a 34-33 defeat. They've been a poor road team all season with a 3-4 record as well. Meanwhile, the Steelers are ridding a 3 game losing streak and need to find form quickly or they could be playing for a wildcard spot soon. Last week, they went down to the Raiders in Oakland 24-21. Previously at home, they lost to the Chargers by a field goal as well. The betting odds are saying this will be another close affair between these two sides and it's hard to argue. So I like the chances of this game turning into a shootout between Brady and Big Ben. The last 4 games at Heinz Field have all gone over 50 total points. The last time the Steelers met a similar team to the Patriots, they put on 63 total points with the Chargers. Last week, the Patriots D gave up 34 points on the road and another road game should be a tough matchup. Especially defending the likes of Brown and Juju of the Steelers passing attack. Meanwhile, the Patriots offence has a few of their injured starters back and they've now scored 24 or more points in 3 straight games. Not to mention, their 5-0 record against the Steelers and 3-1 at this venue since 2010.
Stadium Record
At this venue, New England has won 2 straight games. This season, Pittsburgh is 3-3 in 6 home games.
Head to Head Record
The two sides also met in Week 15 last season and the Patriots won a tight affair, 27-24. Since 2010, the Patriots lead the head to head 6-1.
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Los Angeles Rams v Philadelphia Eagles
The feature game on the Monday schedule will see the 11-2 LA Rams take on the struggling 6-7 Eagles. This is a must win game for the Eagles if they're looking to make the playoffs in 2018. Last week, the Cowboys just beat them in Overtime which snapped a 2 game winning streak. In their favour this week is a good recent record against the Rams. Last season, they beat them at this venue 43-35, which was also the game where Carson Wentz injured his knee. As expected, the Rams struggled to get going against the Bears elite D last week in a 15-6 loss. Jared Goff isn't having a great time under centre at the moment as he tossed 4 interceptions last week. But Goff should return to form as he faces the Eagles pass defence. They allow the 3rd most passing yards per game this season and Dak Prescott threw for 400+ yards last week. Which should mean this game is going to be high scoring as the Eagles offence will need to pass often. At this venue in 2018, the Rams have won all 5 games and they're averaging 34.4 points per game. As a result, the Over has hit in 4 of 5. In road games, the Eagles are 7-2 against the Over and they have scored 34 or more points in the last 2 meetings against the Rams.
Stadium Record
Los Angeles have not lost at home this season in their 6 games. Philadelphia played here last season and won by 8 points.
Head to Head Record
The Rams and Eagles met last season with the Eagles winning 43-35 at this venue. Since 2011, the Eagles are 3-0 against the Rams.
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Carolina Panthers v New Orleans Saints
The week of NFL action concludes with a divisional rivalry matchup between the Saints and Panthers. New Orleans are back on track after a 13-10 loss against the Cowboys as they beat the Buccaneers on the road 28-14. This will be their 3rd straight road game and they should be confident because they hold a 6-1 record in their last 7 away from New Orleans. Carolina should be desperate for a win because their season is looking over at this point. They held a 6-2 record in Week 9 but have now lost 5 straight games and have a 6-7 record to show for it. Last week, they lost in Cleveland 26-20 and previously at home, the Seahawks beat them 30-27. This will be the first meeting of the season and since the two sides met in the playoffs last season. The Saints won a close affair 31-26, which made it 3 straight wins over the Panthers. So looking at the current form guide between the two teams, it's hard to see the Panthers getting within the line. As mentioned, they've lost 5 in a row and will be low on confidence. They've also covered the line in just 1 of the last 5 meetings against the Saints.
Stadium Record
New Orleans smashed the Panthers 34-13 in the last matchup at this venue.
Head to Head Record
Since late 2017, the Saints hold a 3-0 record against the Panthers.
Best Bet
Other NFL Week 15 Tips:
| Game | Venue | Best Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos | Denver | Browns +3.5 $1.76 |
| Houston Texans at New York Jets | East Rutherford | UNDER 42.5 points $1.85 |
| Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta | UNDER 44.5 points $1.82 |
| Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills | Buffalo | Bills WIN $1.71 |
| Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears | Chicago | OVER 44.5 points $1.89 |
| Oakland Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals | Cincinnati | Raiders +3.5 $1.74 |
| Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts | Indianapolis | OVER 46.5 points $1.85 |
| Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings | Minnesota | Dolphins +7.5 $1.82 |
| Tennessee Titans at New York Giants | East Rutherford | OVER 42.5 points $1.78 |
| Washington Redskins at Jacksonville Jaguars | Jacksonville | Jaguars HT/FT $1.60 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens | Baltimore | Ravens -7.5 $1.89 |
| Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers | Santa Clara | OVER 42.5 points $1.74 |
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