NFL Online Betting – NFL Betting Picks Week 12

As the calendar passes Thanksgiving playoff races begin in earnest, making this a potential make-or-break weekend for 15 teams currently sitting with 4-6 or 5-5 records. Here is a sneak peek at the best bets for Week 12 of the NFL season.

St. Louis Rams @ Cincinnati Bengals
Game Line: Cincinnati -9 | OU 42

The Rams have hit a wall since opening 4-3, losing three straight, averaging just 14.7 points in those games. Quarterback concerns persist, with Case Keenum’s status for Sunday up in the air, putting added pressure on a ground game that has tailed off in the last two weeks.

Cincinnati has lost two straight, a pair of heartbreakers that could have gone either way. But aside from their recent 10-6 loss to Houston, Cincy has looked strong at home, scoring almost 27 points per game during their current 5-1 SU run.

Free Pick: Take Cincinnati and give the points. Cincinnati 28-15

Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans
Game Line: Oakland -2 | OU 44

Following a fast 4-3 start, the Raiders have lost three straight SU, averaging just 13.5 points in two road losses. The combination of pivot Derek Carr and rookie receiver Amari Cooper connected for just four yards in last week’s 18-13 defeat in Detroit, dropping them to 1-3 SU in their last four road contests.

Tennessee has averaged just 14 points per game during their current 1-8 SU run. But rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota has shown flashes of brilliance, and a capability to light up the scoreboard, while the Titans defense ranks sixth overall and third against the pass.

Free Pick: Take Tennessee and the points. Tennessee 22-18

New Orleans Saints @ Houston Texans
Game Line: Houston -3 | OU 47.5

The Texans have held passers to under 200 yards, and a total of just one touchdown pass in their last three, and have stumbled offensively, averaging just 18 points per game, but will have Brian Hoyer under center on Sunday, after he was cleared to play this week.

The Saints has surrendered 130 total points over their last three, including 14 total touchdowns and 475 yards per game. Pivot Drew Brees can be equally prolific offensively, but is coming off a season-low 209-yard performance, and has led the Saints to a meagre 1-4 SU road record this season.

Free Pick: Take Houston and give the points. Houston 27-17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Indianapolis Colts
Game Line: Indianapolis -3 | OU 46.5

With three wins in their last four, the 5-5 Buccaneers have suddenly emerged as a Wild Card threat. Tampa is coming off their biggest win in three years, a 45-17 victory over Philadelphia, and has held opponents to 20 or fewer points in three of their last four.

Despite the loss of Andrew Luck, the Colts have won two straight to maintain a hold on first place in the AFC South. Indy’s defense has bottled up opposing passers, allowing an average of under 264 yards per game in their last four, but the team has been shaky at home, losing two of their last three, allowing over 28 points per game.

Free Pick: Take Tampa Bay and the points. Tampa Bay 24-20