WEEK 14 NFL PICKS FOR BET REGAL
Tampa Bay at San Francisco (-3.5)
Tom Brady saved the Buccaneers (6-6) again on Monday night. He grew up in the Bay area, going to Candlestick Park, rooting for Joe Montana and the 49ers. Brock Purdy filled in nicely for Jimmy Garoppolo last week and San Francisco (8-4) can win with its strong defense and run game. But this one means a lot for Brady, who won his only game in San Francisco in 2016.
UPSET SPECIAL: BUCCANEERS, 19-16
Carolina at Seattle (-4)
Geno Smith is an MVP candidate and the Seahawks (7-5) are legitimate playoff contenders while the Panthers (4-8) are playing for draft positioning.
BEST BET: SEAHAWKS, 24-16
Houston at Dallas (-17)
The Cowboys put up 54 points against the Colts. They won’t need that many to cover this one.
COWBOYS, 34-10
Minnesota at Detroit (-2.5)
The level of disrespect the Vikings (10-2) receive from oddsmakers is astonishing. Minnesota is clearly a far better team than the Lions (5-7), but this line sways the pick.
LIONS, 27-23
New York Jets at Buffalo (-10)
The Jets (7-5) beat the Bills (9-3) with Zach Wilson. They’ll keep it close with Mike White.
BILLS, 26-20
Baltimore at Pittsburgh (-1.5)
With Lamar Jackson, the Ravens (8-4) are an easy pick. With Tyler Huntley, the Steelers (5-7) have a better chance to get closer to avoiding Mike Tomlin’s first losing season.
STEELERS, 21-20
Philadelphia (-7) at New York Giants
Jalen Hurts has done it all for the Eagles (11-1) and should be the MVP front-runner going into this week. The Giants (7-4-1) just don’t have enough firepower on offense.
EAGLES, 27-17
Cleveland at Cincinnati (-5.5)
Deshaun Watson had a sloppy debut, but the Browns (5-7) would’ve defeated the lowly Texans without any quarterback. Joe Burrow and the Bengals (8-4) are rolling with a chance at first place in the AFC North.
BENGALS, 30-16
Jacksonville at Tennessee (-3)
The Titans (7-5) need to stop a two-game losing streak. Expect the Jaguars (4-8) team that beat the Raiders and Ravens to show up instead of the one that got demolished by the Lions.
TITANS, 23-22
Kansas City (-8.5) at Denver
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs (9-3) aren’t happy after losing to the Bengals. That’s bad news for the dreadful Broncos (3-9).
CHIEFS, 27-13
Miami (-3.5) at Los Angeles Chargers
Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins (8-4) aim for a better result in California after losing to the Niners. The inconsistent Chargers (6-6) are desperate for a win to improve their playoff hopes.
CHARGERS, 24-23
New England (-1.5) at Arizona
The Patriots (6-6) are fading after losing two in a row. The Cardinals (4-8) already are cooked.
PATRIOTS, 24-20
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 11-3. Against spread: 8-6.
Season: Straight up: 117-77. Against spread: 98-92-4.
Thursday: Straight up: 10-5. Against spread: 6-9.
Monday: Straight up: 7-7. Against spread: 6-8.
Best Bet: Straight up: 7-6. Against spread: 7-6.
Upset Special: Straight up: 4-9. Against spread: 6-6-1.
(Associated Press)
