NFL Week 12 Odds: Best Picks to Bet on Sunday's Schedule
Thanksgiving day football has come and gone, and now it's time for bettors to shift their focus to Sunday's slate, which features 11 matchups.
Week 11 featured multiple matchups where teams were favored by 10-plus points, but that's not the case this weekend as the largest margin of victory between the teams in action is just nine points.
While some matchups could be intriguing to bettors, one matchup football fans may want to stay away from is the New England Patriots versus New York Giants as both teams have been abysmal this year—and we don't even know who will start at quarterback for Bill Belichick's squad.
That said, here's a look at some of the best bets for Week 12. (All odds/lines via DraftKings Sportsbook).
Houston Texans (+1.5) Over Jacksonville Jaguars (-110)
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The Houston Texans are coming off four straight wins and there's no reason to believe they can't rattle off a fourth on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Houston defeated Jacksonville 37-17 on the road earlier this season, and now the Texans will face the Jaguars on their home turf at NRG Stadium, where they are 4-1.
In that Week 3 matchup, the Texans limited Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence to 27 of 40 passing for 279 yards and one touchdown against one interception.
Additionally, it's important to note the Jacksonville defense hasn't gotten much better since then. The Jags are allowing the fourth-most passing yards per game in the NFL at 254.4 YPG and are also allowing 20.4 points per game.
The Texans' current hot streak is in large part thanks to rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has completed 67.8 percent of his passes for 1,162 yards and eight touchdowns against four interceptions over the last three games, in addition to rushing for 17 yards and one score.
And while Stroud tossed three interceptions in a Week 11 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the team around him picked him up to lead Houston to victory, proving that the Texans can win games even when the rookie isn't at his best.
Jacksonville, meanwhile, has been on a hot streak since defeating the Buffalo Bills in London on Oct. 8, winning four of their last five games
The Jaguars currently sit atop the AFC South with a 7-3 record, with the Texans right behind at 6-4, and this matchup could go a long way in determining who will claim the division crown this year.
Philadelphia Eagles (-3) over Buffalo Bills (-110)
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The Philadelphia Eagles may be on a short week following a 21-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, but there's plenty of reasons to like the Birds on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
Philadelphia has won its last four games and is 9-1 on the season. The team's win over the Chiefs was impressive, and the Bills are nowhere close to where Kansas City is in terms of performance.
After entering the year with high expectations, the Bills have been mediocre and sit second in the AFC East with a 6-5 record with losses coming to the likes of the 2-8 New England Patriots and the 4-6 New York Jets.
Additionally, star quarterback Josh Allen has been anything but a star. The 27-year-old has completed 69.6 percent of his passes for 2,875 yards and 22 touchdowns, but he is also tied with Washington Commanders signal-caller Sam Howell for the league lead in interceptions with 12 picks.
Allen has tossed at least one interception in each of his last seven games and has thrown at least one pick in nine of 11 games this year. He can't afford to turn the ball over this weekend with Jalen Hurts leading the offense on the other side.
Hurts could end up having a field day on a banged up Buffalo defense that will be without Tre'Davious White and Taylor Rapp due to injuries.
Hurts also has no shortage of options on offense with reliable pass-catchers in A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith to go along with a backfield that includes D'Andre Swift and Kennth Gainwell.
With the Bills allowing 204.2 passing yards and 110.5 rushing yards per game, the Eagles should do some damage.
Baltimore Ravens (-3) Over Los Angeles Chargers (-112)
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It's hard to bet against the Baltimore Ravens, especially when they're going up against a Los Angeles Chargers team that is a mess.
The Chargers have lost each of their last two games and continue to have one of the worst defenses in the NFL. L.A. is allowing the most passing yards per game in the league (291.6 YPG) and is also allowing 102 rushing yards and 23.8 points per game.
Things should only get worse for the Bolts on defense with the news that star linebacker Joey Bosa is going on injured reserve with a foot ailment.
The Ravens, meanwhile, enter Sunday's matchup having won four of their last five games and are looking like a real threat in the AFC despite the loss of tight end Mark Andrews to an ankle injury.
Baltimore continues to find ways to win games, which has become all too common with Lamar Jackson under center.
The Ravens are 4-1 on the road and figure to continue playing well on Sunday against the Chargers.
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