Paul Lebowitz

Paul Lebowitz is the author of the novel Breaking Balls and his annual baseball guide published from 2007-2013.
He has been a sports columnist and analyst for more than two decades. He lives in New York City.

Author Archives for Paul Lebowitz

Dolphins vs Texans Prediction: First-Place Houston Hosts Playoff Hopeful Miami (Dec 15)

The Miami Dolphins (6-7) have won four of five to crawl back into playoff contention. They travel to Houston to take on the Texans (8-5). Our Dolphins vs Texans prediction is for underdog Miami to cover the 2.5-point spread. Head-to-head, Houston leads with a record of 8-3. Offshore Odds: Houston Favored by 2.5 Points Team […]

Cowboys vs Panthers Prediction: Carolina Favored for the First Time Since 2022 (Dec 15)

The Carolina Panthers (3-10) host the Dallas Cowboys (5-8). Normally, this would be a mundane tilt between two also-ran teams looking toward the 2025 NFL Draft and other offseason pursuits. But it is notable because this is the first game in which Carolina is favored since Week 15 of the 2022 season against Pittsburgh. (They […]

Commanders vs Saints Prediction: Washington Closing in on Playoff Spot (Dec 15)

The Washington Commanders (8-5) are chasing a playoff spot as they travel to New Orleans to play the Saints (5-8). Our Commanders vs Saints prediction is for underdog New Orleans to keep the game closer than the 8-point spread. Washington is in a good position to reach the postseason, but it is not assured. They […]

Jets vs Jaguars Prediction: Two 3-10 Teams Meet in Jacksonville (Dec 15)

The New York Jets meet the Jacksonville Jaguars in a battle between two disappointing 3-10 teams. Our Jets vs Jaguars prediction is for the favored Jets to break their four-game skid and cover the 3.5-point spread. Head-to-head, Jacksonville leads with a 9-8 record. Offshore Odds: New York is Favored on the Road Team Spread Money […]

Bengals vs Titans Prediction: Cincinnati Tries to Build on Its Win in Dallas (Dec 15)

The Tennessee Titans (3-10) host the Cincinnati Bengals (5-8) in this Week 15 matchup. Cincinnati is coming off its best win of the season in Dallas and still has a faint hope of making the playoffs. Tennessee will have myriad questions to answer after the season, particularly with their quarterback. Our Bengals vs Titans prediction […]

Ravens vs Giants Prediction: Baltimore Tries to Get Back on Track (Dec 15)

The Baltimore Ravens (8-5), losers of two of its last three, travel to the New York Metro area to play the Giants (2-11). Our Ravens vs Giants prediction is for the teams to score more than 42.5 points. Despite having one of the NFL‘s most talented rosters, Baltimore has fallen two games behind Pittsburgh in […]

NFL News: Bill Belichick to Coach North Carolina

In stunning NFL News, Bill Belichick has agreed to become the head football coach at the University of North Carolina. This will impact the NFL. It might be more cataclysmic for the NCAAF world as it grows accustomed to the new normal associated with players being paid on the table instead of under it. Belichick […]

Rams vs 49ers Prediction: Bitter Rivals Fight for Playoff Position (Dec 12)

The Los Angeles Rams (7-6) visit their longtime California rivals the San Francisco 49ers (6-7). Both teams are still alive in the NFC West playoff race. Our Rams vs 49ers prediction is for underdog Los Angeles to win the game. Both teams are coming off huge wins to keep pace with first-place Seattle. Los Angeles […]