Best Bet

1. San Diego Chargers (+2.5) vs. Det – See money line bet.

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2.  Carolina Panthers (-7.5) vs. TB – The Bucs have regressed horribly in 2011.

They’re in the midst of an eight-game losing streak and the heat is on their head coach, Raheem Morris. The Panthers on the other hand are on the upswing and Cam Newton will lead them to an easy victory here.

3.  Seattle Seahawks (+2) vs. SF – The point spread is less than a FG because the Niners are on the road and on a short week. But the Seahawks are also much better now than they were earlier in the year, especially on defense.

Expect a close, low scoring game, which Seattle may very well pull out in the end.

4. Miami Dolphins (+10) vs. NE – There’s always the possibility of the Patriots suffering a minor letdown after last week’s big win over Tim Tebow and Co. The Fins have also been competitive in nearly every game since the midpoint of the season.

The Rest

Denver Broncos (-3) vs. Buf – The Broncos will move one step closer to wrapping up the AFC West after Sunday’s win.

Arizona Cardinals (+4) vs. Cin – The game has plenty of importance to the Bengals playoff hopes, but the Cards are streaking at the right time. Expect them to keep the final score to within three points.

Kansas City Chiefs (-2) vs. Oak – The Raiders looked poised for an AFC West crown just a few weeks ago but those dreams have disappeared after three straight losses. It’ll be four after Saturday.

Money Line Bet

San Diego Chargers (+120) vs. Det – The Chargers are on fire since the Jacksonville game. The resurgence of Philip Rivers can primarily be attributed to the raised level of play from the offensive line, and San Diego has moved to 7-7 on the season.

The Lions on the other hand still feature an explosive offense but their defense has become ordinary.

Look for the Bolts to win their 4th in a row in a high scoring game on Saturday.

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Top Pick

1. Carolina Panthers vs. TB – The Bucs are in a tailspin having lost eight in a row. It becomes nine this week and moves Raheem Morris one step closer to being shown the door.

Expect Cam Newton and Co. to easily cover the point spread (-7.5) and they’re the top suicide pool pick on the board in Week 16.

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2. New Orleans Saints vs. Atl – The Saints are 11-3 and tied with the 49ers as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. They desperately want a bye in the Playoffs and will knock off their division rivals in order to get it.

3. Denver Broncos vs. Buf – Denver received a pretty good licking at the hands of the Patriots, but luckily for them, these are the Bills. And the Bills over the 2nd half of the season have been turnover prone and accustomed to losing.

It’ll happen again this week as Tim Tebow and the Broncos move that much closer to wrapping up the AFC West.

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1. Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5) vs. Stl. – The season can’t end for the Rams soon enough. Look for the Bengals to cover the point spread and dominate as they keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

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2. Tennessee Titans (-6.5) vs. Ind – The road to imperfection will continue with another lopsided loss by the Colts.

3. Dallas Cowboys (-7) vs. TB – The Bucs are in turmoil and Raheem Morris is likely on his way out. Dallas is still very much alive in the NFC East race and will roll in Tampa on Saturday Night.

4. Seattle Seahawks (+3.5) vs. Chi – See Money Line Bet.

The Rest

Baltimore Ravens (-2) vs. SD – The Chargers will find out the Ravens are a different beast than the Jags and Bills.

Green Bay Packers (-14) vs. KC – The betting line is large but the Chiefs are bad and in disarray after the Todd Haley firing.

Arizona Cardinals (-6.5) vs. Cle – The Cardinals have won five of their past six games and play much better at home than on the road. This is at home. It’s also against the Browns who will be starting Seneca Wallace at QB.

Money Line Bet

Seattle Seahawks (+170) vs. Chi – The Bears lack of offense has really pushed the D to its limits. They’re on the field longer and eventually crack, as they did in the final minutes vs. Tim Tebow last week.

This will be another close game throughout, but look for the Seahawks to continue the Bears late season misery with a last minute victory on Sunday.

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Top Pick

1. Dallas Cowboys vs. TB – The Cowboys may be reeling after losing two heartbreaking games, but the Bucs are a mess. They’re 4-9 and HC Raheem Morris is likely on his way out. The team is dysfunctional and has regressed tremendously on both offense and defense.

Look for Dallas to head into Tampa and roll the Bucs thoroughly to keep their Playoff hopes alive.

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2. Arizona Cardinals vs. Cle – The Browns have been especially bad on the road and head into the desert uncertain whether QB Colt McCoy will play (concussion). Even if he does, the Cardinals are tough in their home park and playing to keep their slim Playoff hopes alive.

They’ll rout the Browns and easily cover the point spread (-6.5).

3. New Orleans Saints vs. Min – The Saints have added incentive to keep winning now that they’ve tied the 49ers at 10-3 for the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Niners have a tough Monday Night match-up vs. the Steelers while the Saints have three winnable games.

However, there’s no question on this one; Drew Brees will help avoid the trap game and come up huge in Minnesota on Sunday.