Sports Betting Roundup: NFL Favorites Deliver For Bettors In Week 15

Army-Navy was the only matchup for college football over the weekend, but the NFL had a lot of enjoyment in Week 15, with the playoff image coming into clearer focus.


NFL favorites went 9-5 Sunday at the BetMGM online sportsbook, consisting of 4 of 5 double-digit favorites covering the spread. Three of the five most-bet sides in regards to tickets covered, consisting of Bills -1.5 vs. Patriots, Chargers +6 at Chiefs and Broncos +1 vs. Packers. When it came to money, the three most-bet sides covered, including Texans -10 vs. Cardinals, Bills -1.5 vs. Patriots and Eagles -12.5 vs. Raiders.


Denver won its 11th successive game, defeating the Packers 34-26 at home. The Broncos (+100) were the most-bet underdog to win on Sunday.


Navy beat Army 17-16 on Saturday. The over/under was set at 38.5, implying Unders are now 48-13-2 in games since 2005.


The greatest upset in the NFL on Sunday was the Chargers beating the Chiefs as six-point underdogs, 16-13. The loss gotten rid of Kansas City from playoff contention. The Chargers took in 62% of the bets and 43% of the cash.


Denver Broncos' Bo Nix celebrates after an NFL football video game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)


Another upset came on Sunday Night Football, with the Vikings beating the Cowboys 34-26 on the road as five-point underdogs. Dallas took in 75% of the bets and 80% of the cash.


In the NBA Cup semifinals, the Spurs upset the Thunder 111-109 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. San Antonio closed as 11.5-point underdogs and were +400 on the moneyline. In against-the-spread wagering, the Thunder took in 72% of the bets and 67% of the money.


Here ´ s a look at the Super Bowl chances since Dec. 15:


Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) responds after an NFL football video game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) is dealt with by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) and linebacker Drue Tranquill during the very first half of an NFL football video game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)


San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball near Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) in the 2nd half of an NBA Cup semifinals basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)