Quick Picks with Coach Rick Bowe, NFL Picks, NFL Free Picks, NFL Predictions 12/15/24

Quick Picks with Coach Rick Bowe, NFL Picks, NFL Free Picks, NFL Predictions 12/15/24

DALLAS @ CAROLINA (CAR -3, 42.5)

COWBOYS +3

Carolina was an underdog in 33 straight games before today. The last nine times that the Panthers have been favored to win, they lost each time. Carolina has covered in five straight games, though they have just two wins in their last nine.

Dallas won two straight before losing a tough one to Cincinnati (27-20) last week. The Cowboys have been running the ball well over the last two weeks. Carolina has given up over 200 yards rushing in each of their last two games. Dallas is 4-2 SU in road games this season and I just can't see how Carolina wins this one by four or more.

PITTSBURGH @ PHILADELPHIA (PHI -5.5, 42.5)

STEELERS +5.5

The Steelers haven't won a game in Philadelphia since 1965. Pittsburgh has lost 10 straight in Philly and you can bet Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin let his team know about it. Tomlin is the king of underdogs. In his career, Tomlin and the Steelers are 64-35-4 ATS (65%). This season, Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU and ATS as an underdog.

Today's low total suggests a tight game which favors Pittsburgh. The Steelers are 6-3 SU and ATS in one-score games this season. Pittsburgh is 10-3 SU and ATS while Philadelphia is 11-2 SU and 8-5 ATS. The Eagles are just 2-4 ATS when playing at home this year.

INDIANAPOLIS @ DENVER (DEN -4, 44)

UNDER 44

Denver has won three straight and 8 of their last 11 games. They are No. 7 in the AFC playoff race right now, holding onto the final wild card spot. Indianapolis has won 2 of its last 3 games with both wins coming by a single point.

What's interesting is that both teams are coming off a bye. Over the last decade, when two teams play after both having a bye the week prior, the Under is 22-10-1. Both of these offenses rank in the bottom half of the league in scoring. Denver's defense is tied for second in points allowed per game at 18.9.

The Colts play very slowly. They rank 31st in the NFL in plays per game. Today, the Colts will be without OL Braden Smith. That is going to affect Indy's offense. The combination of mediocre offense and pretty stout defenses on both sides is going to keep this total Under 44.

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