NFL Computer Picks Week 15: Model With 62% Accuracy Backs Texans

Dec 11, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Amari Rodgers (19) celebrates with Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
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These NFL computer picks were compiled by the BetPrep.com database, focusing on line value when looking at historically similar matchups. For more details on the pick selection, scroll down to the reference section below.

We will track this model throughout the season, gleaning insights along the way.

The model went 1-2 last week, putting the season record at 83-49-1 overall. That’s a solid 62% hit rate across the first 14 weeks of this 2022-23 campaign.

NFL Computer Picks: Week 15

We are only tracking picks with 65% or greater in the similar matchups column. There are 13 picks this week, including notable spreads and totals worth paying attention to, including two picks from the Seahawks-49ers games on Thursday Night Football:

Pick OpponentSimilar Matchup
Seahawks +3.5vs. 49ers82%
Seahawks-49ersUnder 43.568%
Ravens +2.5 at Browns97%
Ravens-BrownsOver 3785%
Dolphins +7.5 at Bills
94%
Texans +14 vs. Chiefs100%
Chiefs-TexansUnder 49.570%
Bears +9 vs. Eagles90%
Bears-EaglesUnder 48.590%
Falcons-Saints Over 4391%
Titans-ChargersUnder 47.580%
Giants +4.5 at Commanders88%
Giants-CommandersOver 40.591

Insights For Week 15

You can view last week’s results by visiting the NFL Computer Picks article for Week 14. There is one pick with 100% in the similar matchup column for Week 15:

  • Texans +14 vs. Chiefs

On top of that, picks with 80% or higher line value went 6-2 in Week 14. That threshold is now 44-32-1 (57%) on the season. On top of the aforementioned 100% pick, these bets made the cut for Week 15:

  • Seahawks +3.5 vs. 49ers
  • Ravens +2.5 at Browns
  • Ravens-Browns Over 37
  • Dolphins +7.5 at Bills
  • Bears +9 vs. Eagles
  • Eagles-Bears Under 48.5
  • Falcons-Saints Over 43
  • Titans-Chargers Under 47.5
  • Giants +4.5 at Commanders
  • Giants-Commanders Over 40.5

NFL Computer Picks Reference

BetPrep’s NFL computer picks look through historical data to find line value on the spread or total. Essentially, it compares the spread/total with similar matchups over the years and lets you know if the number is higher or lower than a large percentage of those games. This is what the “Similar Matchup” column means in the aforementioned table.

For example, the Chargers are +4 at the Chiefs. BetPrep indicates that teams like the Chargers have a lower spread in 78% of similar matchups based on historical data. Thus, indicating line value for this pick.

You can view the model and poke around in the BetPrep database here.

NFL Computer Picks Results

Season Overall: 83-49-1
Spread: 48-23-1
Totals: 35-26

NFL Computer Picks: Previous Articles

You can browse previous editions of this article below: