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Geoff Schwartz
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
Week 15 of the NFL season is upon us, with 30 of 32 teams still in the playoff hunt.
Thirteen teams are either 7-6 or 6-7, so the action in the final four weeks of the season will be interesting.
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Both conference races are shaping up to be a battle, with the Baltimore Ravens (10-3) atop the AFC, just ahead of the 9-4 Miami Dolphins, who lost to Tennessee at home on Monday night.
There’s a three-way tie atop the NFC between the 49ers, Cowboys and Eagles (all 10-3), with the Lions right behind at 9-4.
Here are my favorite early wagers for an important Week 15 in the NFL.
(All times ET)
Minnesota Vikings @ Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. Saturday, NFL Network)
The Vikings benched Josh Dobbs on Sunday against the Raiders, as the offense was stuck in the mud over the past month. Minnesota’s offense put up 20 points against the Broncos, followed by 10 against the Bears and just three points on Sunday against Las Vegas.
If the Vikings go back to Dobbs, I don’t expect much offensive improvement, and if they go with Nick Mullens, why would we expect more points?
Also, receiver Justin Jefferson, their best offensive player, returned from injury only to get hurt again and might miss this week.
The Under is a fade of Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning, who has played out of his mind in the past two weeks. Browning has thrown for nearly 600 yards, although Sunday saw a good chunk of yards via the screen pass.
Nonetheless, he’s playing well, but I don’t see it continuing against this Vikings defense, as backups tend to come back down to Earth just as quickly as they shoot up.
Also worth noting: Minnesota’s defense has been strong this season (fifth in DVOA). I see a lower scoring game in this one.
PICK: Under 39.5 points scored by both teams combined
Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers (1 p.m. Sunday, FOX and FOX Sports App)
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