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Week 12 NFL Picks: Tips for Vegas Odds and Over/Under Score Predictions
- Updated: November 26, 2016
NFL bettors have to feel great right now.
No, this isn’t referring to the mountain of turkey and gravy in their guts. Thanksgiving was about as straightforward as it gets, with the three favorites emerging victorious.
There doesn’t seem to be a ton of wiggle room for upsets in Week 12, which isn’t such a bad thing. After all, bettors don’t exactly get a bye week like teams do.
As such, relax this week and play it safe before the homestretch—the schedule almost demands it. Here is a look at the updated odds and some risk-free picks.
NFL Week 12 Odds
Odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
Cincinnati at Baltimore (-4.5)
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The AFC North isn’t what it used to be, and that’s putting it lightly.
A borderline .500 record hardly gets it done in the division right now, with the Cincinnati Bengals—a mainstay in the playoffs for years—sitting at 3-6-1.
Cincinnati has tied and lost two in a row over its last three. Take out a win against the winless Cleveland Browns, and the Bengals haven’t won since Week 4. Not only does A.J. Green have a hamstring injury, but the once proud defense ranks 28th in the league, allowing an average of 123.4 rushing yards per game. Green won’t play Sunday, according to Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com.
Things aren’t nearly as dire for the 5-5 Baltimore Ravens. Their defense is ranked first against the run, allowing 76 yards per game. The unit also gives up just 18.7 points per game, compensating for the fact Joe Flacco has thrown 10 touchdowns to nine interceptions.
At home, Baltimore can ride the improving duo of Terrance West and Kenneth Dixon against a struggling defense while leaning on its own.
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