After a crazy Thanksgiving weekend that almost seen some big favourites lose outright we’re looking for week 13 to be a little simpler to predict. There are going to be some big match-ups this coming week in the NFL and with many teams still fighting for a playoff position we’re expecting some close match-ups. Some sportsbooks have the lines to some games already posted and we’re going to take a look at some of those games right now.
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
* This isn’t going to be a game that has a lot of action on it this week. One thing that will help is that this game is the only game on Thursday this week so I’m sure many people will be doing some online football betting on the game just to have some early action in the week. The game is going to be played at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario and I’m going to be attending this game. The current line for the game is Jets -1.5 and for some reason I think that they’ll be able to cover this number easily. The Jets played well against the Panthers this past week and although the Bills are playing well the Jets are going to be looking for some revenge against the Bills.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
* After watching the Colts make an incredible comeback against the Texans this past week I expect them to be able to beat the Titans. The spread for the game however has opened up at -7.5 for the Colts and I for one don’t think that the Colts will cover the spread. The Colts will be playing at home which makes me worry a bit, but I just don’t see the Titans losing by more then a TD. They have been playing some good football as of late and I think they’ll be in the game until the very end.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
* The spread I’m seeing for this game right now is a pick which I think is being a bit generous. I think the spread will move to about -3 before kick-off this week for the Cowboys. I will be jumping on the Cowboys this week at a pick even though they are on the road. Both teams will be rested since they both played on Thanksgiving this past week and I feel that the Cowboys have a stronger team right now. Eli has been nothing short of a disappointment this year in my mind and although he doesn’t have much to work with right now some of the blame needs to fall on him.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
* The Panthers open up as a -7 favourite and I think if you wait a bit this line should jump. The Panthers are at home and although the Panthers don’t get much public love, neither do the Bucs. Tampa played well against the Falcons this past week while the Panthers looked pretty bad against the Jets. Delhomme was back to himself this past week and I expect him to throw a couple more INT’s against the Bucs. A safer bet in this game might be to take the under 42 as I don’t see these teams scoring very many points on Sunday.