The results in Week 14 have really shaken up the playoff races, making the upcoming weeks especially exciting to watch.

It started Thursday with the Lions getting a much-needed win against the Cowboys, which helped Detroit in the tightly contested NFC North.

It continued throughout Sunday, starting with the Bills defeating the Bengals 39-34 in a back-and-forth battle. The Colts keep sinking, losing four of their last five games, and with the loss to the Jaguars, they are no longer in first place. With the win over the Ravens, the Steelers moved back into first place in the AFC North. The Chiefs could miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after losing to the Texans.

Week 14 concluded on Monday night with the Eagles unable to pull away from the Cowboys in the NFC East, as the Chargers defeated them in overtime.

Recent results have shifted the NFL MVP race, and the top two candidates switched places again in the rankings this week. After the Rams' loss in Week 13, Matthew Stafford dropped to second place, but after an impressive Week 14 with 281 passing yards and 3 TDs, he’s back in the top spot over Drake Maye, who was on a bye.

Week 15 Preview

This week features several games that could significantly impact the playoff landscape, and several interesting matchups for various players and their respective prop lines and odds.

It starts on Thursday with an NFC South matchup, as the Buccaneers host the Falcons. Tampa Bay and Carolina have identical records, so every week becomes pivotal for these teams.

Sunday features several key matchups in the AFC East, with the Patriots bringing their 10-game winning streak into a contest against the Bills, who could get back into the division race with a win. The Chiefs are in a must-win scenario every week, and now have to take on their division rival, the Chargers. Two division leaders headline the biggest inter-conference game of the week, as the Packers travel to Denver to take on the Broncos. The Lions are currently out of the playoffs in the eighth seed, and this week they get a brutal matchup against the top-seeded Rams.

The week ends Monday night, with the Steelers attempting to maintain their narrow AFC North lead as they host the Dolphins.

BetSmart Player Prop Finder

The BetSmart package has been helping cappers throughout the NFL season. With trackers for Arbitrage Bets, Positive EV, and Middle Bets, you have a ton of high-percentage wagers to choose from.

It also features the popular Prop Finder, which provides detailed information on all of the best available props. Each prop has data, including its positive EV percentage, the sportsbook with the best odds, and the frequency with which the player has hit the number in the last 5, 10, and 15 games.

The BetSmart Prop Finder currently has valuable data for hundreds of player props in Week 15 of the NFL.

Here are 5 to consider:

1. Bucky Irving

Game: Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Date: Thursday, December 11 @ 8:15 p.m. ET
Prop: Rushing Yards Over 60.5
Odds: -105
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 80% in Last 10

2. Lamar Jackson

Game: Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Date: Sunday, December 14 @ 1 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Pass Completions Under 19.5
Odds: -120
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings
Trends: 100% in Last 5, 90% in Last 10

3. Kyren Williams

Game: Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams
Date: Sunday, December 14 @ 4:25 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Rushing Yards Over 58.5
Odds: -111
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

4. Jordan Addison

Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys
Date: Sunday, December 14 @ 8:20 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Receiving yards Under 45.5
Odds: -120
Sportsbook(s): Fanatics
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 60% in Last 10

5. Tua Tagovailoa

Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Monday, December 15 @ 8:15 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Passing Attempts Under 29.5
Odds: -118
Sportsbook(s): FanDuel
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

Props & Middle Betting Opportunities

If you want to profit from player props, keep up with the latest trends. This will help you identify middle bets that can double your winnings.

Props, such as Total Receptions, offer an incredible opportunity to profit from Middle Bets. For example, if one sportsbook has a player’s Total Receptions set at 6.5 and another at 7.5, you would bet the Over 6.5 and Under 7.5. If the final number is 7, you win both. If it's higher or lower, you take a minimal loss.

With our Most Profitable Markets tool, you can see that the Total Receptions prop market has consistently created excellent betting opportunities, as it offers a positive ROI. Here is some data provided by the tool:

Last 7 Days: 84% ROI
Last 14 Days: 98% ROI
Last 30 Days: 134% ROI

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