Nfl Week 12 Against The Spread

Nfl Week 12 Against The Spread
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Week 12 of the NFL season has arrived and it may yet serve as a life raft amidst the turbulent waters that Week 11 shoved us all into. The Big Lead was unable to escape last week unscathed, going 6-9 as Liam and Kyle near the .500 line for the first time in a while, sitting at 70-69. But they're ready to bounce back.
Here are our Week 12 NFL picks and predictions against the spread ( all odds via WynnBet ).
Chicago is probably going to start Andy Dalton on a short week after Justin Fields hurt his ribs in the team's terrible loss against the Ravens. Matt Nagy knows his job is on the line here . If Chicago lets the Lions earn their first win of the year on Thanksgiving, he's done. Detroit's quarterback room is just too inept to safely bet on. Nagy staves off the noise for one more week as fans continue to call for his job. Bears 23, Lions 13
The last time the Cowboys lost in brutal fashion (Week 9, Broncos), they beat the tar out of their next opponent (Week 10, Falcons). That will not and cannot happen here as the short week means Dallas is not going to be any healthier against Las Vegas on Turkey Day than they were against KC last Sunday. Dak Prescott will do enough to win this game, but Derek Carr and Co. will keep it close. Cowboys 31, Raiders 28
Sean Payton surely smells blood in the water after watching Buffalo's defense get absolutely eviscerated by Jonathan Taylor. The Bills surely aren't as bad as they showed but they have enough bad losses now to question if they're as good as last year. Taking all that into consideration and adding the Saints' homefield advantage and this seems like one of the better bets of the week. Bills 28, Saints 27
It doesn't seem like the books know what to do with either of these teams, so they just threw the Bengals three and a half because the game is in Cincinnati. The Bengals haven't shown any proof they're as good as the team that beat Lamar Jackson's Ravens halfway through the year, and thus we bet on Pittsburgh to Big Brother the Bengals. Steelers 28, Bengals 24
The Colts are gaining steam and rounding into form as the season goes on, capped off by an extremely impressive beatdown of Buffalo last week. But the offense doesn't work if Jonathan Taylor can't get going, and for all of Tampa Bay's defensive woes this year, defending the run is an area of strength. On the other side of the ball, Tom Brady will do Tom Brady things and Indianapolis will come back to earth. Bucs 34, Colts 21
This one is pretty simple. We're willing to bet that Carolina's talent at the skill positions is so much better than Miami's that the Panthers handle this one with ease. Don't expect a ton from Cam Newton after Brian Flores saw him twice last season, but Christian McCaffrey will do his thing. Tua Tagovailoa has made strides but one good performance against the New York Jets doesn't move the needle here. Panthers 23, Dolphins 17
Tennessee had an "everything goes wrong" game and lost to the Texans last week. But the Patriots are not as good at home as the line would have you believe and Mike Vrabel always shows up extremely prepared to play his old boss. The Titans are still too banged up to come away with a win, but five and a half points is a little steep for our tastes. Patriots 20, Titans 17
It feels like it's time to start thinking of the Eagles as a good football team. Their rushing attack is absurdly dominant, a point hammered home after they put up 242 yards on the ground against the best run defense in the NFL last Sunday. The Giants showed some fight this year but their beatdown at the hands of the Buccaneers further exposed the deep-rooted flaws in Dave Gettleman's roster. Eagles 29, Giants 14
Oddsmakers studying this game and declining to pick a side is a move to earn our infinite respect. Not sure a game like these even deserves to have a favorite. When pressed, it seems as though the Falcons are a clearly superior football team and should win if interested and engaged. Which are not settled questions. Recent reporting suggests Jacksonville is happy with the Urban Meyer-Trevor Lawrence alliance and committed to seeing it through. There are certainly flashes there but it doesn't feel like there's much energy or urgency. Falcons 23, Jaguars 17
What is the deal with this week's games? Some absolute abominations. The Texans are riding high after pushing the Titans around in Nashville and evidently opening up a window into an alternate universe. As hard as it is to believe in another unicorn like that, crazier things have happened. At the end of the year we'll look back at the two-week stretch where Houston inexplicably went scorched Earth and laugh. Texans 40, Jets 9
Justin Herbert prevented a historic collapse from hurting the Chargers' playoff chances with a late game-strike against Pittsburgh. It will be incumbent on him to do it again, on the road, against a decently nasty defensive unit. These are the ones he needs to win to ascend to the top tier of the sport and we're wide-eyed enough to think he'll do it. Chargers 20, Broncos 16
This is a Put The Kids to Bed game. Matthew Stafford returns to Green Bay to lock horns with Aaron Rodgers and finally does it with a supporting cast capable of being superior. Backs are up against the wall for the only bye and all the makings are there for an instance classic. May we be so lucky, with Cooper Kupp snaking into the end zone in the final seconds. Rams 38, Packers 35
Don't look now but Kyle Shanahan has a team that can run the football, play defense, and trust Deebo Samuel to break free every now and again . All is not lost. The same is true for the Vikings, who are either going to the Super Bowl or finishing 6-11 despite leading every single game by a touchdown at one point. This is a Spider-Man meme of a matchup as both teams have a ton of potential but could veer off track at any time. Niners 28, Vikings 24
Baker Mayfield deserves a heaping helping of respect for going out there and gutting it out with a broken body . But damn, is it painful to watch. John Harbaugh is the best coach in football and will have his team ready to deliver a knockout blow to their rivals. Ravens 28, Browns 11
This line is the clearest indication yet that the Seahawks' run is over. Russell Wilson spent 19 hours per day rehabbing a finger and may be a medical miracle yet he's doing all this to see his team kick field goals and lose. Sad state of affairs. Football Team 20, Seahawks 12
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Detroit Lions* (+3) over Chicago Bears

Dallas Cowboys* (-7.5) over Las Vegas Raiders

Buffalo Bills (-6.5) over New Orleans Saints*

Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) over New York Giants*

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5) over Indianapolis Colts*

Pittsburgh Steelers (+4.5) over Cincinnati Bengals*

Tennessee Titans (+6.5) over New England Patriots*

Carolina Panthers (-2) over Miami Dolphins*

Atlanta Falcons (-1) over Jacksonville Jaguars*

Houston Texans* (-2.5) over New York Jets

Denver Broncos* (+2.5) over Los Angeles Chargers

Minnesota Vikings (+3.5) over San Francisco 49ers*

Los Angeles Rams (+1) over Green Bay Packers

Baltimore Ravens* (-3.5) over Cleveland Browns

Washington Football Team* (-1) over Seattle Seahawks

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Football is back for another week of action.
Last week , our picks against the spread went a tough 6-9, our worst week of the season so far. Let's see if we can bounce back with a strong weekend, starting with three games on Thanksgiving.
Take a look below at our best bets against the spread for Week 12 of the NFL season (* indicates home team).
It's a great year to eat Thanksgiving dinner early and save your football watching for later in the afternoon. But if you are tuning in to bet Bears-Lions, back Detroit.
The Bears are basically in open revolt against head coach Matt Nagy, who earlier this week had to deny reports that he's set to be fired after the holiday. As for the Lions, despite still being winless on the year, they've played with pride in spots. Taking the points, the money line, and the Lions to get their first win of the season.
Tread carefully with this game, as the Cowboys are pretty banged up offensively and could be missing their two top receivers. Still, Dallas should take care of business at home against a Raiders team in free fall. Just wait for the final injury report to come out before putting any money down.
The Bills are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Colts last week. It feels like the short week will help them get back to playing their game against a Saints team that hasn't looked great with Trevor Siemian at quarterback the past few weeks.
The Giants fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett this week as if he were the entirety of the problem in New York rather than a symptom of the broken franchise. Go birds.
Indianapolis is one of the hottest teams in football right now, winners of three straight and five of their last six games. Hot streaks even out over time, and it feels like the Buccaneers a hit their stride just as the Colts are set to stumble a bit. Indy should still be a contender come playoff time, but their postseason status is going to come down to the final weeks.
AFC North divisional games feel like they tend to be tightly contested. The Steelers' defense is still dealing with a slew of injuries, but there's enough depth there to slow down the Bengals a bit. This feels like a relatively low-scoring affair, so take the points.
Last week the football world woke up to an all too familiar troubling realization: the Patriots were at it again. Bill Belichick has now won five straight games and is suddenly a game out of first place in the AFC and could take control of the conference with a win over the Titans on Sunday. They might very well win this game, but this is too many points to give to a Tennessee team eager to re-assert themselves after a disappointing showing against the Colts.
Cam Newton's return to Carolina didn't go as planned, with the Panthers losing to Washington. Still, Newton looked solid, and Carolina still has the potential to make noise in the NFC. The Dolphins feel a bit overrated after rattling off three straight wins, but two of those were against the Texans and Jets. While they all count the same in the standings, when gambling, not all wins are created equal.
Even at 4-6, the Falcons are hilariously in contention for the final playoff spot in the NFC. The Jaguars are already dead and looking at games against the Rams and Titans next on the schedule. Falcons should cruise.
Zach Wilson should be back in action for the Jets, but it doesn't matter. The Texans have been playing tough the past couple of weeks, despite their horrid record.
The Broncos are home underdogs at high altitude after everyone spent the weekend eating too much turkey. I can't imagine a worse spot for a road team than being bloated on stuffing and gravy at Mile High Stadium.
This feels like a coin flip. Either take the half-point hook or leave it alone.
Aaron Rodgers is apparently battling a case of COVID Toe (do not google image search!) and has not looked 100% since his return to the field. Until we see the reigning MVP looking like his old self again, the Packers are difficult to trust, especially against a team with as much firepower as the Rams.
Lamar Jackson should be back under center for the Ravens in this one after missing last week's game due to illness, but keep an eye on the injury report before betting this game.
The Seahawks look utterly lost right now, and the potential of a Russell Wilson departure this offseason feels more and more likely. For Washington, Terry McLaurin is now one of the top 10 receivers in football, and Taylor Heinicke is doing enough to keep the offense moving.

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Fifteen games are on the NFL Week 12 schedule, but only one contest features a betting line of seven points or more. In the 10 Sunday afternoon matchups, half of the road teams are favored by fewer than four points.
Here are picks against the spread for every game in Week 12, as well as updated betting odds. Betting lines come from FanDuel Sportsbook .
Chicago Bears (-3.5) at Detroit Lions
Look for Chicago to win a close, low-scoring game. The Bears are averaging 15.7 points in games during which Andy Dalton started or received significant playing time. Jared Goff seems likely to return from injury and start at quarterback for Detroit.
Las Vegas Raiders (+7.5) at Dallas Cowboys
Dallas’ top-ranked offense won’t be the same if both Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb are out. A 7.5-point spread is probably too big because of the Cowboys’ injuries. Las Vegas’ offense has fallen apart without Henry Ruggs, and Las Vegas will have a tough time winning outright.
Buffalo Bills (-4) at New Orleans Saints
There’s a good chance Alvin Kamara will miss a third straight game with a knee injury. Buffalo’s top-ranked defense should excel against Trevor Siemian and a New Orleans offense that is lacking in weapons. The Saints are 0-3 since Jameis Winston was lost for the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3) at Indianapolis Colts
The Bucs are getting healthy, and that’s a problem for the rest of the league. Tom Brady is still playing as well as any quarterback. Carson Wentz hasn’t had to be more than a game manager because of Jonathan Taylor’s incredible season. That could change against a very good Tampa Bay run defense.
New York Jets (+3) at Houston Texans
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