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November 20, 2015 Staff Writer

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NFL Online Betting – NFL Betting Picks Week 11

Unproven quarterbacks will be on display this weekend in at least five games, while no fewer than four teams will hit the gridiron as home underdogs. Here is a look at the best bets.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Game Line: Philadelphia -6 | OU 45

The Buccaneers have struggled to score points, 17 per game in their last three, but Jameis Winston continues to impress, scoring in the air or on the ground in each of his nine starts. Tampa’s defense has run hot and cold, but has held opposing rushers to just 72.4 yards per game in their last four.

The Eagles will hand the ball to Mark Sanchez, who has led them to just one win in his last five appearances, throwing as many picks as touchdowns. Philadelphia’s feeble performances against Miami and Carolina, and narrow win over Dallas, hardly justifies such a big point spread.

Free Pick: Take Tampa Bay and the points. Philadelphia 23-21

Oakland Raiders @ Detroit Lions
Game Line: Oakland -1 | OU 48.5

The Lions pulled off the shocking upset in Green Bay last weekend, over a Packers team that has inexplicably forgotten how to score, escaping with an 18-16 win despite another underwhelming performance in which they failed to reach 20 points for the seventh time in their last eight.

Oakland faces a test of character after two straight losses, but have a strong 3-1 ATS record on the road. Quarterback Derek Carr is in need of a tonic following a pair of mediocre outings. He should receive it in abundance at Ford Field this weekend.

Free Pick: Take Oakland and give the points. Oakland 27-17

Denver Broncos @ Chicago Bears
Game Line: Chicago -1.5 | OU 41

Could this be the start of the post-Peyton Manning era in Denver? Following two straight losses, Brock Osweiler gets the call in place of the injured Manning. The Broncos offense has struggled all season, with Manning posting career-low numbers and Denver’s ground game ranked 29th, while the defense has allowed 25 points per game in their last two on the road.

The Bears are 4-2 SU in their last six with a healthy Jay Cutler, including two straight home wins. Their defense has effectively shut down opposing passers in four of their last five, fueling their current 5-1 ATS run, and will likely be the difference on Sunday.

Free Pick: Take Chicago and give the points. Chicago 23-16

San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Game Line: Seattle -13 | OU 40

Seattle’s struggles against winning teams continued last week, losing their second straight at home, 39-32 to Arizona. However, the Seahawks have dominated league weaklings in four straight wins, allowing just 25 total points in those contests.

Prior to last week’s bye, the Niners stunned Atlanta with a 17-16 win. Led by pivot Blaine Gabbert, San Francisco recorded their highest point total in three weeks, while holding the Falcons to just 17 yards on the ground. While the switch to Gabbert under center has breathed new life into an otherwise lost season, the Niners will struggle offensively against Seattle

Free Pick: Take San Francisco and the points. Seattle 25-13