There are six different games in the NFL this week featuring clashes between teams with records at .500 or higher. Three of these come in the 1:00 pm ET window, as three different divisional clashes unfold (Dallas vs Washington, Baltimore vs Cleveland and Kansas City vs Las Vegas). The late afternoon window features Cincinnati vs San Francisco, and then the prime time game Sunday has Buffalo visiting Tampa Bay. On Monday night, Arizona will host the Los Angeles Rams.
We have sports betting picks for each game on this week’s slate.
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Bye: Indianapolis, Miami, New England, Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings (-3)
Thursday, December 9 | 8:20 pm ET | FOX / NFL Network
Did you know that the Steelers and Vikings are first and second in the NFL in sacks, respectively? I don’t expect Dalvin Cook to be close to 100% (shoulder) if he does play, and Adam Thielen (ankle) is listed as questionable. However, Pittsburgh has an aging quarterback traveling on a short week.
Vikings to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
Baltimore Ravens (+2) at Cleveland Browns
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | CBS
The Browns do come in off the bye week, but can Baker Mayfield be close to healthy? Can anyone on the Browns’ defense keep up with Lamar Jackson? On the other hand, the Ravens have played some ugly ball as of late. However, I don’t see Cleveland getting past a Ravens team that is slightly healthier.
Ravens to cover: Bet the Game Today
Jacksonville Jaguars (+10) at Tennessee Titans
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | CBS
Tennessee is 3-0 coming off a bye with Mike Vrabel as the head coach, but they desperately need Derrick Henry back to key their offense. The Jaguars have lost four straight and have only scored 48 points combined in those games.
Titans to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
Las Vegas Raiders (+8.5) at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | CBS
The Raiders responded to that big win in Dallas by folding at home against Washington, and now they visit a Chiefs team that has allowed 56 points combined over their last five games. Kansas City won in Las Vegas in Week 9 behind five touchdowns from Patrick Mahomes.
Chiefs to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
New Orleans Saints (-6) at N.Y. Jets
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | CBS
Taysom Hill threw four picks in his season debut against Dallas, and he has a finger injury that might cause the team to start Trevor Siemian at quarterback again. They face a Jets team that is 30th in the league in run defense…but has knocked off Tennessee and Cincinnati this year.
Jets to cover: Bet the Game Today
Dallas Cowboys (-4.5) at Washington Football Team
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | FOX
The Cowboys have not looked good since the bye. They barely escaped New Orleans last week despite snagging four interceptions. Washington looks confident on both sides of the ball and beat Dallas twice in 2020.
Washington to cover: Bet the Game Today
Atlanta Falcons (+3) at Carolina Panthers
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | FOX
Carolina gets Atlanta out of the bye – and they fired OC Joe Brady during the break. This could be a run-heavy day for the Panthers, which will mean a lower score and a tougher time for Atlanta.
Panthers to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
Seattle Seahawks (-7.5) at Houston Texans
Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 pm ET Games | FOX
This is a dangerous, dangerous trap game for Seattle after their big win over San Francisco last week. Houston cannot stop the run, and Russell Wilson finally looked healthy last week against the 49ers.
Seahawks to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
San Francisco 49ers (-1) at Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, December 12 4:05 / 4:25 pm ET Games | CBS
Jimmy G vs Joe Burrow. The Bengals have to be frustrated after their turnover parade last week against the Chargers, while the 49ers are shaking off that loss to Seattle. I like Burrow and the Cincinnati offense to prevail late.
Bengals to cover: Bet the Game Today
Buffalo Bills (+3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, December 12 4:05 / 4:25 pm ET Games | CBS
Tampa Bay has not lost at home this season. Buffalo is second in the league in scoring defense. However, the Bills simply could not stop the run against New England last week, so I see Leonard Fournette putting up huge numbers for the Bucs, and I see the Bills once again struggling to run the ball.
Bucs to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
Detroit Lions (+8.5) at Denver Broncos
Sunday, December 12 (4:05 / 4:25 pm ET Games)
Yes, Jared Goff finally led the Lions to a win last week after keeping the team close all season. The Broncos have a stout defense and get to play at home; they also have their eyes on a wild card.
Broncos to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
N.Y. Giants (+10.5) at L.A. Chargers
Sunday, December 12 | 4:05 / 4:25 pm ET Games | FOX
The Chargers have gone 3-3 in their last six games, alternating victories and setbacks. The Giants have covered just once in six road games this season; even so, this is a fairly large spread. I see the Chargers pulling away late, but I like the Giants to cover.
Giants to cover: Bet the Game Today
Chicago Bears (+12.5) at Green Bay Packers
Sunday, December 12 | 8:20 pm ET, | NBC
The Pack could clinch the division if the Vikings lose. Green Bay comes out of the bye to play Chicago; over the last two seasons, the Packers have an 8-4 record when they come in with more rest than their opponents. But is this spread too big?
Bears to cover: Bet the Game Today
L.A. Rams (+2.5) at Arizona Cardinals
Monday, December 13 | 8:15 pm ET | ESPN
The Cardinals take a stranglehold in the NFC West race here with a win. The Rams bounced back big-time last week against Jacksonville, but that was Jacksonville. I’m not sure Matthew Stafford can outduel a rested Kyler Murray on the road.
Cardinals to win and cover: Bet the Game Today
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