2024 NFL Week 13 Best Bets: Favorites to Win Return, Coverage

There is not sufficient Thanksgiving turkey on the planet that may tear me away from this weekend’s slate of NFL video games.

In different phrases, we now have some good ones on deck. So in case you’re betting on NFL Week 13 motion like me, I’ve acquired you coated.

Let’s dive into my finest bets.

(All occasions ET)

SUNDAY DEC. 1

Steelers @ Bengal (1 p.m., CBS)

If you need the microwave handicap: The Bengals’ season comes all the way down to this sport, as a result of dropping to 4-8 would imply they haven’t any likelihood on the playoffs.

So Cincinnati wins, proper?

Oddly, the Bengals haven’t been good at residence this season, going 1-4, together with losses to the Patriots and Commanders. But not all video games are the identical. And the Bengals really appeared way more competent in opposition to division rivals at residence, beating the Browns and main the Ravens for your complete second half earlier than a late collapse.

Oddly sufficient, Joe Burrow didn’t beat the Steelers at residence, going 0-2. It’s 3-0 Pittsburgh, no matter that is value.

If you want Cincinnati, take into account betting on Cincy for the playoffs, as a result of the Bengals’ subsequent two video games are in opposition to Dallas and Tennessee. They might be favorites in these matches. Then they will play Cleveland, Denver and Pittsburgh, they usually’ll have the perfect quarterback in all these video games.

If you wish to get actually unique, take into account betting on the Steelers to overlook the playoffs as a result of their schedule is the hardest within the NFL in December and January.

PICK: Bengals (-3) win by 3+ factors

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Rams @ Saints (4:05 p.m., FOX and FOX Sports app)

This line appears slight as a result of simply two weeks in the past the Browns have been -1.5 in opposition to the Saints.

The Rams are clearly a greater crew than the Browns and have a better energy ranking. Ah, however the Rams are coming off a troublesome loss Sunday night time, and the Saints have comfortably received two in a row after a seven-game shedding streak.

Yet right here I’m with the Rams and their 5-6 document is exaggerated.

They misplaced to the Lions (the perfect crew in soccer), the Cardinals (tied for first place), the Bears (in hassle after the 49ers received), the Packers (8-3), the Dolphins (who’re returned wholesome on the proper time) and Eagles (9-2). Sure, the loss to the Bears was unhealthy and the loss to Miami was a little bit disconcerting, however the remainder of these groups are division leaders or Super Bowl contenders.

The Rams ought to deal with a horrible Saints secondary, and Matt Stafford will not be below as a lot strain as he was in opposition to the Eagles and Dolphins (sacked a complete of 9 occasions).

PICK: Rams (-2.5) win by greater than 2.5 factors

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Buccaneers @ Panthers (4:05 p.m., FOX and FOX Sports app)

This line looks as if an overreaction to the Panthers pushing the Chiefs to the ultimate gun final week.

But did they actually push KC?

It was 20-9 at halftime, then 27-16 within the third quarter and the Chiefs had scored on their first 5 possessions. They have stuttered within the crimson zone and at present fall to the center of the pack, rating sixteenth in crimson zone landing share.

Tampa Bay ranks second within the crimson zone, behind solely Baltimore. The Bucs carried out effectively on the street, successful at Detroit, forcing additional time in opposition to the Chiefs and conceding 51 targets to the Saints.

Tampa acquired Mike Evans again. And the Bucs use the three-headed monster to get again to perfection. As they attempt to get a lead move, they’ll merely pressure you into submission with Irving, White, and Tucker. They’re a troublesome crew to defend once you throw in rising TE Cade Otton.

Through totally different coaches and QBs on each side, Tampa has received seven of eight from Carolina. In 5 of these victories, the Bucs have exceeded 30 factors.

PICK: Tampa (-5.5) wins by greater than 5.5 factors

Jason McIntyre is a FOX Sports betting analyst who additionally writes in regards to the NFL and NBA Draft. Before arriving at FOX, he created the web site The Big Lead. Follow him on Twitter @JasonRMcIntyre.

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