Week 12 NFL Picks: Odds and Predictions For Every Game

The 2016 NFL season has been running wild for 11 weeks now, but in week 12 it feels like we’re finally truly getting started. The race for numerous division titles is officially on, and starting right away on Thanksgiving Day, we get two huge divisional showdowns and another game between two 5-5 teams that could be huge in division outcomes going forward. 카지노사이트

Needless to say, it’s shaping up to be a pretty intense week of pro football action, and with so much potentially on the line, this could be a rough week for NFL betting.

If you’re hoping to cap the holidays with some big winnings, first take a look at our Week 12 NFL picks as we breakdown and predict each matchup:

The Vikings and Lions get Week 12 started with a defensive showdown in Detroit. The Lions escaped in an earlier meeting this year with a 22-16 OT win and will aim for the sweep at home on Thanksgiving Day.

While the Lions may have the home field edge, Minnesota finally snapped a four-game losing skid last week and enters as the mild favorites. Minnesota’s offense leaves a lot to be desired, but they have the superior defense and could be gaining momentum at just the right time.

In another tight defensive battle, we’ll take the Vikes in a push.

Turkey Day gets another intense divisional clash, as Kirk Cousins leads the Redskins into Dallas for an intense NFC East battle. Dallas got the upper hand in this series back in week two, and they haven’t lost since.

It might be too much to ask for the Redskins to come in and win this one, but they have to be feeling good about themselves after smoking the Packers in week 11. Washington has been better than advertised, too, having gone an impressive 6-1-1 since an 0-2 start. They probably won’t win, but don’t be shocked if they beat the spread in what was certainly a competitive game the first time around this year.

The last game on Thanksgiving is the official Thursday Night Football game, but it won’t live up to the hype with Andrew Luck (concussion) already being ruled out:

That puts backup Scott Tolzien at the helm and immediately downgrades Indy’s offensive upside. That should put too much pressure on Frank Gore and the running game in an ultimately defeat.

That being said, the Colts are at home and Ben Roethlisberger is notoriously bad on the road. The Steelers should win, but a 9-point spread might be a tad ambitious. 바카라사이트

The Niners have been pretty competitive the past two weeks, pushing the Cardinals to the brink and even hanging with the Patriots for a while. Chip Kelly’s crew is going to really unravel eventually, however, and a road date with a hot Miami team looks like a good spot.

The Dolphins are red hot with five straight wins and they’ve also been fantastic (4-1) in South Beach. They could use an easy win as they ascend to 7-4 and state their claim to a wild card playoff spot. Look for Miami to win big and cover.

Josh McCown takes back over at quarterback for a winless Browns team that will try once again to escape an 0-16 season. It doesn’t figure to end with much success against a hot Giants team that enters with a five-game winning streak, however.

It would be so very Giants to bomb on the road against a winless Browns team, but Cleveland really could go the distance here. The bet lies with New York to cover.

Jared Goff couldn’t muster a win in his debut last week, despite the Rams defense playing excellent football while L.A. nursed a 10-point lead. Now the rook is supposed to go hang with Drew Brees on the road? Doubtful.

This could be a tricky game, as the Bengals appear to be on life support, but nothing can shift things faster than a big win in the wide open AFC North. This could oddly end up being the perfect week to bet on Andy Dalton and co., who could very well save their season with a huge road win over the Ravens this week.

Arizona is all but dead in the NFC, as they probably can’t make the playoffs as a wild card and would otherwise need to win out and supplant the Seahawks. With the harsh reality that won’t be happening, look for them to cave all the way in a bad road loss to a better Falcons squad.

Rex Ryan warned his team not to overlook the Jags, who he dubbed the “best 2-8 team” ever. Maybe that’s so, but we’re not overly worried about Jacksonville as long as Blake Bortles is running the show.

That being said, the Jags have an uncanny ability to come back late and make games interesting. The Bills will get their sixth win of the year, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Jags beat the spread.

Seattle is well on their way to a division title after ripping off three wins in a row, and they enter Tampa Bay this week the healthiest we’ve seen them all week. The Bucs have been pretty competitive and even upset the Chiefs in KC last week, but it’s arguable they blew their big upset win last week. Look for Russell Wilson and co. to make it win #4 in a row.

Cam Newton continues to lead the Panthers as they fight back against an awful 1-5 start. They’ve been doing well in their plight to turn their season around, too, having won three of the last four games.

Oakland poses quite a tough road challenge, however, as the Raiders have proven to be one of the toughest teams in the league and have won four straight. Oakland feels like the logical pick, but Carolina’s defense has really come around and Newton can still slay any defense.

The Raiders should win, but they’re likely riding high after two big wins over the Broncos and Texans. Against an underrated Panthers team, look for them to stumble.

The Titans had a hiccup last week on their path to an AFC South title, but Marcus Mariota and co. can get right back into the swing of things this week against a bad 2-8 Bears team.

Jay Cutler (shoulder) is extremely questionable to play, and some have speculated his season is even over. That should have Matt Barkley taking the field under center for Chicago, which is nothing but awesome news for the Titans.

Houston is still in a good spot this week, as they try to recover from a tough loss to the Raiders on MNF. They should be able to do that at home against the Chargers, but it might not be easy, considering a very competitive Bolts team has been in every single game this year.

Philip Rivers and co. aren’t in the playoff mix anymore, but it’s tough to see any quit in these Chargers. They’ll come hard at the Texans, but ultimately will fall short in a season that has been marred by injuries and an inability to close out games.

New England has largely been taking care of business in 2016, with just a close loss to the Seahawks standing as their lone blemish since Tom Brady returned from a four-game span.

The Pats are certainly banged up with Rob Gronkowski likely out this week and Tom Brady (knee) not even 100%, but little should prevent them from taking down a beaten up Jets team in week 12.

In what very well could be the biggest game of week 12, the Kansas City Chiefs travel to Mile High to battle the Broncos for positioning in the crowded AFC West. Should Oakland lose this week, the winner of this game could suddenly be thrust into first place in the division.

Normally we’d consider siding with the Chiefs as the narrow underdog, but two things are troubling: Kansas City blew a winnable game against the Bucs last week and Denver is 4-1 at home. The Broncos should look to continue their steady dominance over the Chiefs (winners of 7 of last 8).

The last game of week 12 normally would be a little more up in the air, but Green Bay can’t seem to do anything right lately. The Packers have dropped four in a row, quickly sending them from potential Super Bowl contenders to fringe playoff threats. 온라인카지노

A loss this week almost certainly ends Green Bay’s season, and their only hope is that Carson Wentz makes some big rookie mistakes. Considering the Eagles have the superior running game and defense and are at home, that’s unlikely.