If historical past is any indication, then the Pittsburgh Steelers are a lock to beat the Miami Dolphins within the Monday Evening Soccer sport at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have received 22 straight residence video games on Monday night time, the longest such streak in NFL historical past. They haven’t misplaced a Monday night time residence sport since 1991.
As well as, the Dolphins have misplaced 13 straight video games with game-time temperatures beneath 40 levels. And, barring an sudden warmth wave out of the blue descending upon Pittsburgh (the forecasted game-time temperature is 20 levels), then Miami must overcome the chilly in addition to the Steelers.
In opposition to that backdrop, Monday’s matchup serves as a key sport within the AFC playoff race. Pittsburgh (7-6) is again atop the AFC North after knocking off the Ravens final week in Baltimore. In the meantime, after beginning the season 2-7, the Dolphins (6-7) have received 4 in a row to present their followers a glimmer of postseason hope, however Miami wants a win on Monday night time to maintain its playoff desires alive.
The Steelers are 3-point favorites over the Dolphins on Monday night time.
Whereas Miami vs. Pittsburgh is the marquee attraction on Monday, there are different choices on a sporting panorama that additionally features a five-game NBA slate and a five-game NHL schedule. Beneath is a snapshot of what to look at and wager for Monday, Dec. 15. All instances Jap.
NFL greatest bets, the place to look at
Dolphins at Steelers
Time: 8:15 p.m. | Location: Pittsburgh | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo (Strive free of charge)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Dolphins +146 | Professional: Dolphins +3.5 (Daniel Vithlani)
What have the Dolphins finished effectively over their four-game profitable streak? The staff has allowed 17 factors or fewer in every of these video games. As well as, Miami has discovered a operating sport. The Dolphins have rushed for 164 yards or extra in every of the final 4 video games, even with operating again De’Von Achane leaving early final week. He’s anticipated to play on Monday. The Dolphins have a plus matchup towards a Pittsburgh protection that has surrendered 466 speeding yards mixed over the past two weeks. “Pittsburgh will in all probability be a well-liked decide coming off their upset win over the Ravens, however this seems like a letdown spot,” Vithlani says. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin, which simulates each NFL sport 10,000 instances, says Miami has a 42% probability to win and assigns a “C” grade to Dolphins cash line (+146).
Extra NFL greatest bets
NBA greatest bets, the place to look at
Pistons at Celtics
Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Boston | TV: Peacock | Stream: Fubo (Strive free of charge)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Celtics -130
Two of the highest three groups within the Jap Convention standings collide when the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics sq. off at TD Backyard. The Pistons (20-5) personal the perfect file within the East and have received three in a row and 5 of their final six and are coming off a 142-115 victory over the Hawks by which 12 Pistons scored at the very least seven factors. In the meantime, the Celtics (15-10) sit in third place within the East, 5 video games behind Detroit. Boston enters off a 116-101 loss to the Bucks, which ended a five-game profitable streak. Over their final 9 video games, the Celtics are scoring 128.5 factors per 100 possessions, which ranks second within the league over that point, behind solely the Nuggets. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin says Boston has a 70% probability to win and offers a robust “A” grade to Celtics cash line (-130).
Rockets at Nuggets
Time: 9:30 p.m. | Location: Denver | TV: Peacock | Stream: Fubo (Strive free of charge)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Rockets -104
Two challengers to the Thunder’s reign atop the league will battle when the Denver Nuggets host the Houston Rockets in a scintillating matchup at Ball Enviornment. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (18-6) are in second place within the Western Convention, one sport forward of Kevin Durant and the Rockets (16-6). Denver has the No. 1 offense within the NBA (124.4 factors per 100 possessions), whereas Houston has the No. 2 protection (111.0). Within the groups’ solely earlier matchup this season, the Nuggets beat the Rockets 112-109 in Houston. However surprisingly, Denver has misplaced 4 straight video games at residence. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin says the Rockets have a 62% probability to win and assigns a robust “A” grade to Houston cash line (-104).
NHL greatest bets, the place to look at
Panthers at Lightning
Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Tampa Bay, Fla. | TV: NHL Internet | Stream: Fubo (Strive free of charge)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Panthers +105
The Tampa Bay Lighting and Florida Panthers renew among the finest rivalries within the NHL when the groups face off within the newest Battle of Florida at Benchmark Worldwide Enviornment. Both the Panthers or Lightning has represented the Jap Convention within the Stanley Cup Last in every of the previous six seasons. This 12 months, Tampa Bay ranks fourth within the East with 39 factors whereas Florida is twelfth with 34. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who has missed the final six video games due to harm, participated in Monday’s game-day skate however nonetheless is not able to play. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin says Florida has a 53% probability to win and offers a “B” grade to Panthers cash line (+105).
Trying forward
NBA: Spurs vs. Knicks
Time: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday | Location: Las Vegas | TV: Prime Video | Stream: Fubo (Strive free of charge)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Over 227.5
One staff shall be topped 2025 NBA Cup champions when the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meet up within the ultimate on Tuesday at T-Cellular Enviornment. The Spurs (18-7) are coming off a 111-109 semifinal victory over the Thunder, ending the reigning NBA champions’ 16-game profitable streak. Victor Wembanyama returned from a monthlong absence within the win over Oklahoma Metropolis, scoring 22 factors and grabbing 9 rebounds in 21 minutes. In the meantime, the Knicks superior to the ultimate with a 132-120 semifinal victory over the Magic. New York owns the No. 2 offense within the league (122.0 factors per 100 possessions). The SportsLine Projection Mannequin says there is a 63.8% probability the groups mix for 228 factors or extra and assigns a “B” grade to Over 227.5.
