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The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.
Maybe it’s the tryptophan still talking, but the numbers this weekend look leaning to take the Over on four of them for good reason. And, in the other bet, we have a dynamic player who needs signature moments looking to make one with a touchdown.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 13.
For this week’s tryptophan-recovery picks after the turkey hangover wears off, we’re offering some tasty leftovers. We have a home underdog with an unusual advantage winning on the moneyline, a low Over/Under going Under, the highest O/U going Over, a road favorite taking care of business, and a frosty, primetime home favorite doing the same.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 13 action.
The NFL continues its plan to co-opt all major holidays – official and made up – including three games on Thanksgiving Day, a Black Friday matchup, a full state of games on Sunday, and a primetime Cyber Monday game.
If you eat during NFL games, Thanksgiving leftovers will be exhausted quicker than usual. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you.
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The Lions are big favorites (9.5 points at -110 for both teams). It doesn’t matter who the Lions have played recently, they win big. Six of their last eight wins have been by 10 or more points, and the Bears should change that. Take the Lions and lay 9.5 points (-110).
The Cowboys are solid home favorites (3.5 points at -115 Giants, -105 Cowboys). The Giants are showing indications of going into tank mode, while the Cowboys still have a pulse as the last NFC Wild Card contender. Take the Cowboys and lay 3.5 points (-105).
The Packers are modest home favorites (3.5 points at -115 Dolphins, -105 Packers). Miami has a history of playing poorly in cold weather (25°F at kickoff), and the Packers have covered this number in three of their four home wins. The trend continues. Take the Packers and lay 3.5 points (-105).
The Over/Under is low (42.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The Chiefs are 13-point favorites – a number you don’t like betting on. The Raiders have struggled to score points, and the Chiefs struggle to cover big spreads, because they don’t blow teams out. Take Under 42.5 points (-110).
The Falcons are 2-point home underdogs, but they’re coming off their bye week as the Chargers are coming off a short week of practice after playing Monday night. In a competitive league, that additional healing time is critical. Take the Falcons on the moneyline (-110).
The Bengals are standard home favorites (3 points at -115 Steelers, -105 Bengals). Pittsburgh plays tight, low-scoring games. Despite the Bengals coming off their bye week, this should be a one-score game, so getting three points is a lot. Take the Steelers plus three points (-115).
The Over/Under is middle of the road (45 points at -110 for both). The Vikings have scored 20 or more points in all but one game, and the Cardinals have scored 28 or more points in three of their last four games. Both teams have the aerial firepower to top this number. Take Over 45 points (-110).
The Colts are small road favorites (2.5 points at -120 Colts, +100 Patriots). The Colts have underachieved, but their losses have come against teams better them. New England doesn’t qualify by that standard. Take the Colts and lay 2.5 points (-120).
The Seahawks are road favorites (2 points at -110 for both). The Jets have been a dumpster fire but have the personnel to be good, especially at home with a team traveling across the country to play them. Take the Jets plus 2 points (-110).
The Commanders are big favorites (6 points at -110 for both teams). Seven of the Titans eight losses have been by seven points or more and look to be the perfect recipe for Washington to end its three-game losing streak. Take the Commanders and lay 6 points (-110).
The Texans are road favorites (4.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Jaguars are coming off their bye and getting players healed up. The Texans won by four points when they met in Houston. The Texans should win, but don’t deserve to be laying that many points on the road. Take the Jaguars plus 4.5 points (-110).
The Rams are small road favorites (2.5 points at -115 Rams, -105 Saints). The Saints have won two straight and are at home, but the Rams are known to make a push late in the season. This a game they need to control and have the ability to do so. Take the Rams and lay 2.5 points (-115).
The Buccaneers are strong road favorites (6 points at -110 for both teams). Seven of Carolina’s eight losses have been by 10 or more points. The Panthers have shown improvement, but the Buccaneers have won the last three meetings and stymied the Panthers offense. Take the Buccaneers and lay 6 points (-110).
This is the highest O/U of the week (51.5 points at -110 for both). These are two legitimate Super Bowl contenders because of their prolific offensive capabilities. Both teams are capable of putting up 30 points. Take Over 51.5 points (-110).
The Bills are huge favorites (7 points at -115 49ers, -105 Bills). This line is based on uncertainty as to whether Brock Purdy, Trent Williams or Nick Bosa will play. If they do, this line will revert downward. Get in now. Take the 49ers plus 7 points (-115).
The Broncos are strong favorites (5.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Browns just don’t score points – hoisting 18 or fewer points in nine of 11 games. Denver has one of the best defenses in the league, so it won’t take a lot for Bo Nix and the offense to do enough to beat this number. Take the Broncos and lay 5.5 points (-110).
Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
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DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 13 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 13.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 12 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 12.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
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OFF = No odds currently listed.
The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.
This week we’re cheering for big days across the board. We have two of the most aggressive running backs getting high-volume carries, a pair of grizzled veterans surpassing their numbers, and a No. 2 receiver abusing single coverage for a touchdown.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 12.
We have a buffet to choose from on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. There’s the biggest Over/Under hitting Over, the lowest O/U going Under, two big road favorites making a statement, and talented underdog planting their flag demanding the league taking notice.
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Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 12 action.
The NFL does most things right, but managing bye weeks isn’t one of them.
It would be easy enough to have one division have a bye week at the same time for eight weeks and have those teams play each other the week out of byes. Apparently, that makes too much sense.
Instead, the NFL has six teams from four divisions on bye this week and all of them play teams the following week that didn’t have a bye – the definition of a competitive advantage.
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The Steelers are road favorites (3.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Steelers have won their last five games and are 4-1 on the road. The Browns have lost seven of their last eight games, and all the losses have been by more than 3.5 points. Take the Steelers and lay 3.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is low (39.5 points at -110 for both). Minnesota has hit Under this number in each of its last three games and has allowed 17 or fewer points in seven of its eight wins, allowing just 33 points in the last three games. Chicago hasn’t scored 20 points in any of its last four games. Take Under 39.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is very high (50.5 points -110 for both). The Lions have hit Over this number in five of their last seven games, and the Colts have scored 20 or more points in seven of their last nine games. If Indy hits 20 points, this will cruise past this number. Anthony Richardson is at a crossroads. Points are coming. Take Over 50.5 points (-110).
The Dolphins are big favorites (7.5 points at -115 Patriots, -105 Dolphins). The Patriots have lost four of their last five road games, and Miami has scored 27 or more points in three of the four games since Tua Tagovailoa‘s return from injury. Take the Dolphins and lay 7.5 points (-105).
The Buccaneers are big road favorites (6 points at -105 Buccaneers, -115 Giants). The Giants have begun to go into tank mode and the veteran Buccaneers defense will feast on No. 3 QB Tommy DeVito. Take the Buccaneers and lay 6 points (-105).
The Over/Under is middle of the road this week (45 points at -110 for both). The Cowboys have scored just 16 points in their last two games, and the Commanders haven’t scored more than 27 points in the last four games. This divisional game could be defense-dominated. Take Under 45 points (-110).
The Chiefs are huge favorites (11 points at -110 for both teams). The Chiefs are coming off their first loss and each of Carolina’s seven losses this season have been by double digits. There is a beating coming for the Panthers. Take the Chiefs and lay 11 points (-110).
Houston are big favorites (8.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Titans last four losses have been by 24, 38, 10, and 10 points. Houston stands on business when facing inferior teams, and the 2-8 Titans are clearly inferior. Take the Texans and lay 8.5 points (-110).
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The Over/Under is low (41 points at -110 for both teams). The Broncos won 34-18 in their first meeting. Denver has hit Over this number four of their last five games, and the Raiders have gone Over in five of their last six, including allowing 75 points in the last two games. Take Over 41 points (-110).
The Packers have played four games against playoff-caliber teams and lost of them (Eagles, Vikings and Lions) and squeaked out a two-point win over the Texans. The 49ers have been erratic, but have their injured players back and are capable of going on a significant run. Take the 49ers on the moneyline (+115).
The Over/Under is high (47 points at -110 for both teams). When the Cardinals and Seahawks are at their best, they’re running 25-30 times. Seattle has gone Under this number in each of their last four games and Arizona has topped this number just once in the last six games. Take Under 47 points (-110).
The Eagles are road favorites (3 points at -105 Eagles, -115 Rams). The Eagles have won six straight games, and all of them have been by more than three points. All five of the Rams losses have been by five points or less – even when at full strength. Take the Eagles and lay 3 points (-105).
The Over/Under is high (50.5 points at -105 Over, -115 Under). The Chargers have played just two playoff-caliber teams (Pittsburgh and Kansas City). Not only did they lose both games, they managed just 10 points in both of them. Ravens game have hit Over, but against playoff teams the games are lower scoring. Take Under 50.5 points (-115).
