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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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Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.
The Los Angeles Rams (3-7) will look to snap their 4-game losing streak against the surging Kansas City Chiefs (8-2), who have won 4 in a row. Sunday’s kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will be at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rams vs. Chiefs odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
Since their bye in Week 7, the Rams have dropped 4 straight games, losing to the San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints. The offense has really struggled, failing to top 360 yards in a single game and only gaining more than 260 yards once in their last 4 games. With QB Matthew Stafford and WR Cooper Kupp out, the Rams offense is in even worse shape than it has been all season.
The Chiefs are gaining some momentum, having won 4 straight since a Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with 2 of those wins coming by double digits against the 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Chiefs did not cover as 5.5-point favorites in Week 11 during a 30-27 victory at the Los Angeles Chargers but they did increase their AFC West lead to 3 games. Kansas City leads the league in points (30.0) and yards (429.3) per game.
Also see: Best 5 Chiefs player prop bets to make in Week 12
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Chiefs 30, Rams 13
The Rams are not going to win this game, and taking the Chiefs at -1400 is nowhere close to being worth the risk. So, unless you somehow feel confident in the Rams beating arguably the best team in the league with a backup quarterback and without their best offensive player, PASS on making a moneyline wager.
A Sean McVay-coached Rams team has never been as big an underdog as it is for this Sunday. The biggest underdogs the Rams have been under McVay was 7 points against the 49ers back in 2019 and L.A. covered in a 34-31 loss.
This is uncharted territory for McVay and I don’t think his team will keep it very close. The Rams struggled to even keep it competitive against the Saints last week, even though the 27-20 score says otherwise. They were even worse the week before without Stafford in a 27-17 home loss to the Cardinals.
It’s a lot of points, but BET KANSAS CITY -15.5 (-110).
PASS on this for a couple of reasons. With the Rams missing their 2 best offensive players in Stafford and Kupp, I don’t see them moving the ball very easily against the Chiefs. I also don’t think Kansas City will have much trouble scoring against a Rams defense that doesn’t create turnovers.
I would lean Over for that reason, but this game could also get so lopsided that the Chiefs begin to play it safe and keep things conservative if they get a big lead.
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Matthew Stafford won’t play against the Chiefs, but that only shifted the spread slightly
There was always a chance Matthew Stafford wouldn’t play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon after leaving the Los Angeles Rams’ loss to the New Orleans Saints, which caused oddsmakers to wait a little while before releasing betting lines for this weekend’s game.
Eventually, Tipico Sportsbook listed the Rams as 14.5-point underdogs to the Chiefs on Monday, but Stafford was officially ruled out by Sean McVay on Wednesday afternoon. Since then, the spread has shifted, but only slightly.
As of Friday morning, the Rams are 15-point underdogs to the Chiefs. The over/under moved more than the spread, dropping from 44 points to 42. Previously, the Rams had never been underdogs of more than seven points with McVay as their head coach, so this is uncharted territory for them.
It’s the biggest spread of the week, too, making it a game very few people expect the Rams to win.
It’s the first time this season that the Commanders have been favored in back-to-back games.
The Washington Commanders [6-5] host the Atlanta Falcons [5-6] Sunday in an NFC showdown. Each team enters Week 12 as playoff hopefuls, with the Commanders a half-game out of the NFC’s final playoff spot and the Falcons a half-game behind the Buccaneers in the NFC South.
Washington has won five of its last six games; four of those five wins came with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. Starting quarterback Carson Wentz was injured in a Week 6 win over the Chicago Bears, paving the way for Heinicke to start. Now, the Commanders are 4-1 with him as the starter, and head coach Ron Rivera announced he’d remain the starter moving forward, even with Wentz back.
A big reason for Washington’s success is the defense. Washington’s defense has dominated for weeks, particularly the defensive line, while several young players in the secondary are having breakout seasons.
That recent success has led the Commanders to head into Week 12 as the favorites. According to Tipico Sportsbook, Washington is a four-point favorite for Sunday’s game.
It’s the first time this season that the Commanders have been favored in back-to-back games.
Here’s a look at the opening lines for Sunday’s NFC showdown from FedEx Field:
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Over/Under: 40.5
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The Steelers were favorites earlier in the week.
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When the opening line came out for this week’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts, Tipico Sportsbook had the Steelers as three-point road favorites. It was the first time the Steelers had been favored in a game all season.
But as of Thursday, the line has shifted and now the Colts are 2.5-point favorites and the Steelers find themselves underdogs once again.
Neither of these teams are playing good football with the Steelers sitting at 3-7 and the Colts at 4-6-1. The Colts cleaned house among their coaching staff in the midst of all of this and many Steelers fans with the Pittsburgh front office would do the same.
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The top bets to make from around the NFL during Week 12.
It’s Thanksgiving weekend and the NFL has all hands on deck – pausing the bye weeks to have all 32 teams in action.
There are four games in which a team is favored by a touchdown or more, but it’s the underdogs that make this interesting. The 7-3 New York Giants are 9.5 underdogs at Dallas. The Green Bay Packers are 7-point underdogs at Philadelphia, and the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams are a whopping 14.5-point dog at Kansas City.
The Green Bay Packers and Rams were two of the favorites in the NFC to start the season, but both have the look of bottom feeders who will be virtually eliminated from playoff consideration in November. Strange days indeed.
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This will be the second straight game the Bills will have at Ford Field after relocating last week’s game due to five feet of snow. The Bills are the heavy favorite (9.5 points art -110 for both the Bills and Lions). That’s a lot of points for a short week, but the Over/Under is 54, giving the impression the Lions will try to get into a track meet. That rarely ends well when it comes to Buffalo. Take the Bills and lay 9.5 points (-110).
The Giants have been largely disrespected all season and this spread is no exception as they’re a huge underdog (9.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Cowboys defense is very good, but their one weakness is stopping the run, which is the Giants strength. It may take a late Giants score to cover, but this is too many points to give away. Take the Giants plus 9.5 points (-110).
The Vikings are coming are coming off a humbling loss and will be missing their left tackle, which explains why they’re such a small favorite (2.5 points at -105 Patriots, -115 Vikings). This should be another tight, one-score game that Minnesota thrives on. Take the Vikings and lay 2.5 points (-115).
The Dolphins have been one of the hottest offenses in the league and are coming off their bye week. The Texans are brutal and in line for the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft. The Over/Under is a little high (46 points at -111 Over, -109 Under). I just don’t believe the Texans can generate enough points to compete. Take the Under (-109).
I’m still not a believer in the Falcons, but they continue to keep games closer than they should. Washington is the favorite (4 points at -110 for both). While the Commanders are clearly capable of surpassing this number, I’m not convinced they’ll run away from Atlanta. The the Falcons plus 4 points (-110).
The Bucs and Browns both have too much talent to be as big of underachievers as they’ve been this season. The Buccaneers are solid road favorites (3.5 points at -105 Buccaneers, -115 Browns). I’m always partial to home dogs that can play defense and run the ball. Take the Browns plus 3.5 points (-115).
The Jets are coming off one of their most brutal game of the season. Yet, they’re solid home favorites (4.5 points at -113 Bears, -107 Jets). The Jets defense is good, but Justin Fields should be able to make enough plays to get the Bears in scoring position enough times to cover. Take the Bears plus 4.5 points.
The Titans were the No. 1 seed in the AFC last years but still don’t get the respect they deserve. The Bengals have been hit and miss and this is the type of opponent they struggle with – one that can string together long drives by running 30 times a game. Take the Titans on the moneyline (+110).
With an Over/Under of just 36 points, that bet is tempting. I could envision that game going under, which will take a lot. I prefer the betting line with Denver as a modest favorite (2 points at -112 Broncos, -108 Panthers). This should be a close game, but the Broncos have more talent on both sides of the ball. Take the Broncos and lay 2 points (-112).
The Ravens have shot themselves in the foot a couple times this season or they would have the best record in the AFC. They’re small road favorites (4 points at -109 Ravens, -111 Jaguars). Jacksonville is getting better, but they’re not in the Ravens’ class yet. Take the Ravens and lay 4 points (-109).
The Chargers are underachievers (again), but the Cardinals are a complete mess that seems to be imploding. The Chargers are solid road favorites (3.5 points at -107 Chargers, -113 Cardinals). This is the type of game the Chargers must win if they expect to make the playoffs and the Cardinals are already cooked. Take the Chargers and lay 3.5 points (-107).
I’ve struggled predicting the Seahawks, because they can look great and like a dumpster fire in the same game. The Raiders have struggled all season. That inconsistency makes the Over/Under (47.5 points at -114 Over, -106 Under) seem a little high. A lot of things have to happen for these two to combine for 48 points. Although the investment rate says otherwise, take the Under (-106).
The Rams are a mess and their offensive line is in shambles. The Chiefs are massive 14.5-point favorites, but I won’t touch that. I’m more interested in the Over/Under (44 points at -110 for both). I believe Kansas City is easily capable of scoring 31 points. That only leaves 14 for the Rams to score – even if one of the scores comes late against a prevent defense. Take the Over (-110).
I was on the San Fran bandwagon prior to the acquisition of Christian McCaffrey and that has only grown stronger, despite their mediocre record. The 49ers are heavy favorites (8 points at -112 Saints, -108 49ers). The Saints have the ability to keep it close, but the 49ers grinding style on both sides of the ball will wear them down in the second half. Take the 49ers and lay 8 points (-108).
The Packers are on life support, and heading into Philadelphia doesn’t seem like a miracle cure. The Eagles are strong favorites (7 points at -111 Packers, -109 Eagles). Philadelphia has had a pair of subpar games in a row, falling from the ranks of the unbeaten in Week 10. This will be a statement game that puts the Packers out of their misery. Take the Eagles and lay 7 points (-109).
Far too many prime time games this season have been low-scoring affairs. The Over/Under suggests another one (39 points at -110 Over, -110 Under). These franchises are going their own upheaval with underachievement, but their defenses are the strengths. This has the makings of a field position game, not a back-and-forth scoring matchup. Take the Under (-110).
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For the first time this season the Steelers are not underdogs.
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For the first time in the 2022 NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are betting favorites. Pittsburgh has been underdogs in each of their first 10 games and the team is 3-7 during that stretch.
But this week the Steelers are preparing to go on the road and take on the Indianapolis Colts who are 4-6-1 on the year. Tipico Sportsbook has Pittsburgh as a three-point road favorite.
Indianapolis has had a tumultuous season, to say the least with the front office gutting the coaching staff and opting for former player and NFL analyst Jeff Saturday to run the team. This is despite having no prior college or professional coaching experience.
The Steelers offense has been dreadful this season averaging only 17 points per game. They can however take comfort in knowing the Colts offense is one of only four teams worse, averaging only 15.7 points per game.
Defensively the Colts have been slightly better. The team is currently is allowing 20 points per game while the Steelers defense is allowing 24.4 points per game.
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Looking at Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs Week 12 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.
The Kansas City Chiefs (8-2) will host the Los Angeles Rams (3-7) on Sunday afternoon in a Week 12 matchup. Kickoff from Arrowhead Stadium will be at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Rams vs. Chiefs odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.
The Rams lost their 4th consecutive game on Sunday, falling 27-20 to the New Orleans Saints on the road as 2.5-point underdogs. They are last in the NFC West and have seen their playoff chances dwindle less than 10 months since winning Super Bowl LVI. QB Matthew Stafford was evaluated for a concussion during Sunday’s game against the Saints and his status is questionable moving forward.
The Chiefs won a tight game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, beating their division rivals 30-27 at SoFi Stadium, but failing to cover a 5-point favorites. The Chiefs now hold a 3-game lead on the rest of the AFC West. Kansas City leads the NFL in scoring at 30 points per game.
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This is the 1st game between the Rams and Chiefs since 2018. That went down as 1 of the best games in NFL history, with the Rams edging the Chiefs 54-51 in a wild shootout at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
In the last 4 meetings, which date back to 2006, the Chiefs are 3-0-1 ATS when facing the Rams. The Over is just 1-2-1 in that span, too.
The Chiefs lead the all-time series 7-5, winning 5 of the last 6 games. The only exception in that stretch was the 54-51 meeting 4 years ago.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 11 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 11.
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.
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook
OFF = No odds currently listed.
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