NFL underdogs in Week 15 most likely to win outright
Nearly each week in the NFL features an upset. As we enter the stretch run of the regular season, struggling teams begin to raise their game as the stakes keep getting higher, and top teams let their guard down. Here are our underdog picks that could win outright in Week 15. *Odds subject to change […]
Nearly each week in the NFL features an upset. As we enter the stretch run of the regular season, struggling teams begin to raise their game as the stakes keep getting higher, and top teams let their guard down.
Here are our underdog picks that could win outright in Week 15.
*Odds subject to change
Miami Dolphins OVER Houston Texans (+134 moneyline) – FanDuel
The Dolphins have played well over the past month, winning four of their last five games. They are playing with urgency as they are vying for a playoff spot, trailing the Denver Broncos by two games. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been great since returning from a concussion several weeks ago, and wide receiver Tyreek Hill has caught fire after an inconsistent season.
Miami's defense is an underrated unit, ranking in the top 10 against both the pass and the run. As for the Texans, they have lost to the lowly Tennessee Titans and New York Jets over their past five games, and barely survived their last matchup against the 2-10 Jacksonville Jaguars. The Dolphins can definitely pull the upset here.
Carolina Panthers OVER Dallas Cowboys (+126 moneyline) – Caesars Sportsbook
The Panthers may be riding a three-game losing streak, but those losses came to the 12-1 Kansas City Chiefs, 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles, and 7-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carolina was very competitive in all three games, losing to the Chiefs on a last-second field goal, the Buccaneers in overtime, and the Eagles by just six points.
Quarterback Bryce Young has played the best football of his career during that stretch, throwing for 752 yards and three touchdowns. The Cowboys are coming off a tough 27-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and are battling a ton of injuries. This could be the week the Panthers get over the hump.
Buffalo Bills OVER Detroit Lions (+124 moneyline) – DraftKings
This is the game of the week and a potential Super Bowl LIX preview. The Bills are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but still scored 42 points. The 44 points that they surrendered was very uncharacteristic and is by far the most points they've allowed this season.
Buffalo is hungry to win as it tries to stay within striking distance of the Chiefs for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Lions have won 11 games in a row, but have had some close calls as of late – winning three of their last five games by just three points. The Bills will be Detroit's biggest challenge to date, and the Lions could be due to slip up.