With six teams on bye in Week 14, the remaining games feature a mix of playoff hopefuls and contenders vying for top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Our top picks against the spread include Buffalo Bills (-4) at Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks (+2.5) at Arizona Cardinals.
The Buffalo Bills have dominated every phase of the game, scoring at least 30 points in six consecutive games. Their defense has also welcomed back linebacker Matt Milano, who recovered from injuries. The Rams, on the other hand, have struggled with run defense, ranking fifth-worst in the league. Given the Bills’ running prowess and Sean McDermott’s coaching track record against Sean McVay, this could be a double-digit win for Buffalo.
Another notable matchup is Seattle Seahawks (+2.5) at Arizona Cardinals. The Seahawks have won three straight, and their defense has improved greatly since their bye. They also hold a convincing 16-6 win over the Cardinals two weeks ago. With Arizona struggling to move the ball against Minnesota last week, it’s surprising that Seattle is nearly a field-goal underdog.
In Chicago Bears (+4) at San Francisco 49ers, the 49ers are facing a team on a six-game losing streak, with their worst two-game stretch since coach Kyle Shanahan’s first season. The Bears have forced turnovers at a high rate and could end their losing streak this week. With the 49ers potentially without stars Trent Williams and Nick Bosa, and struggling to score points in recent games, Chicago is a solid bet.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/12/06/nfl-underdog-bets-against-the-spread-week-14/76749941007