Patrick Everson
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
The Philadelphia Eagles are a strong 9-2 (SU) and worthwhile 7-4 in opposition to the unfold (ATS). But over the course of this season, the betting public has been extra enthusiastic in regards to the Baltimore Ravens.
This is regardless of the Ravens being a mediocre 6-5 ATS, to associate with a extra strong 8-4 SU document. The Ravens host the Eagles on Sunday and bettors are leaning in the direction of Baltimore for NFL Week 13 odds.
“The motion arising is what bettors have been providing all 12 months, and that is the Ravens and the Overs,” stated Joey Feazel, head of soccer buying and selling at Caesars Sports.
Oddsmakers and knowledgeable bettors give us their insights on Eagles vs. Ravens and a handful of different video games as we dive into NFL Week 13 betting nuggets.
Big high assembly
Eagles-Ravens is undoubtedly the marquee matchup this week. Baltimore opened as a 3-point favourite at Caesars and fell to -2.5 Monday morning following Philadelphia’s spectacular 37-20 highway win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Then Baltimore was equally spectacular Monday evening in the identical stadium, beating the LA Chargers 30-23. So Caesars went again to the Ravens -3 on Tuesday.
“This may very well be a Super Bowl preview,” Feazel stated. “Week to week, we see more cash for the Ravens. I believe that is what we’ll proceed to see proper now. I do not suppose it may be actually lopsided, however there might be more cash for the Ravens.”
Feazel additionally famous one other seemingly in style prospect for this Sunday kickoff at 4:25 PM ET: Ravens bettors will probably wager the 3-pointer, whereas Eagles bettors will play Philly moneyline +140, banking on a win Eagles general.
As for the full, the Over is an excellent 10-2 for Baltimore this 12 months, together with 7-1 of their final eight video games. So it is no shock to see the gang hammering the Over for this contest, with two sturdy assaults and big-name gamers like Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Jalen Hurts and the spectacular Saquon Barkley.
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FOX has some noteworthy Sunday matchups. From a betting perspective, Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings stands out probably the most in NFL Week 13 odds.
The Vikes are a shocking 9-2 SU/7-4-1 ATS, attempting to maintain tempo with their NFC North rival Detroit Lions. The Cardinals (6-5 SU/7-4 ATS) are literally within the midst of a mediocre NFC West race, and had been 4-0 SU and ATS earlier than shedding at Seattle in Week 12.
Minnesota additionally made slightly information midweek.
“The Vikings simply signed Daniel Jones. This makes no distinction. This is Sam Darnold’s crew,” Feazel stated, earlier than noting the motion on Cards-Vikes. “This is usually Vikings cash, and that is partly a response to the Cardinals shedding to the Seahawks final week.”
Sharp aspect of the NFL
Professional bettor Randy McKay went 3-0 for the second time in three weeks together with his play in Week 12. McKay had Carolina +11 in opposition to Kansas City, and the Panthers pushed the Chiefs to the top in a 30-27 loss. He additionally had Seattle within the choose ’em in opposition to Arizona, with the Seahawks successful 16-6, and Philadelphia -2.5 on the LA Rams, with the Eagles successful 37-20.
McKay will miss the Thanksgiving nightcap, dealing with the Green Bay Packers as 3-point residence favorites in opposition to the Miami Dolphins.
“Green Bay will management the ball with Josh Jacobs operating in opposition to a weak Miami protection, which is able to tire within the chilly,” McKay stated. “Tua Tagovailoa & Co. will not be a crew constructed for late-season outside soccer. Plus, it is a unhealthy spot for Miami, between two division opponents.”
The Dolphins are coming off a 34-15 residence win over New England and host the New York Jets in Week 14.
McKay additionally likes the Bengals -2.5 in opposition to the visiting Steelers.
“Cincy is coming off a much-needed goodbye, whereas Pittsburgh is coming off a tricky loss Thursday to the Browns,” McKay stated. “Joe Burrow & Co. can have some success in opposition to the Pittsburgh protection.”
Finally, McKay is among the many Falcons as a 2-point underdog at residence in opposition to the Chargers.
“Atlanta is coming off a bye, in opposition to a Chargers crew that performed a bodily sport in opposition to Baltimore on Monday evening,” McKay stated. “Atlanta’s protection brings more healthy gamers off the injured record, which is able to make a distinction for the Dirty Birds.”
Additionally, Los Angeles is with out operating again JK Dobbins, who suffered a sprained knee in Monday’s loss to Baltimore.
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Sunday evening showdown
Before the season started, San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills actually appeared like a particular sport within the NFL Week 13 odds. It nonetheless is perhaps, however the reigning NFC champion Niners are available with a 5-6 SU/4-7 ATS document in an injury-ravaged season.
Quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) missed final week’s 38-10 loss to Green Bay, as did defensive finish Nick Bosa (hip). On Wednesday evening, each had been questionable to play in Buffalo, for Sunday’s sport at 8:20 PM ET.
On the opposite hand, Buffalo is 9-2 SU/7-4 ATS and has a six-game successful streak (5-1 ATS). And the payments are due in per week.
“We noticed what the 49ers had been like with out Bosa and Purdy,” Feazel stated, noting that early bettors pay extra consideration to the full than the purpose unfold. “There is usually cash coming from the Under.”
The complete opened with 46 and stood at 44.5 Wednesday evening. Buffalo opened as a 3-point residence favourite, dropped to -2.5 on Monday and was again to -3 on Tuesday.
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I like large bets and I can not lie
There aren’t many large bets but, however the largest play reported up to now is on the primary sport of the NFL Week 13 odds: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions.
The sport will start at 12:30 pm ET on Thanksgiving Day. At Caesars Sports, a Nevada buyer invested $200,000 on the Lions -600 cash line. That’s rather a lot to threat for a comparatively modest return – and to be sincere, it is rather a lot to threat, interval!
But so long as the Lions win the sport – they do not should cowl the 9.5-point unfold – the bettor will earn $33,333.33 (complete winnings $233,333.33).
Caesars additionally made a notable wager on Super Bowl futures. One buyer wager $5,000 on the Houston Texans +2500 to win the championship.
The Texans should make a greater impression in comparison with current instances, shedding three of their final 4 video games. But if Houston finally ends up hoisting the Lombardi Trophy within the Superdome, the bettor would earn a whopping $125,000.
Patrick Everson is a sports activities betting analyst for FOX Sports and senior reporter for VegasInsider.com. He is a distinguished journalist within the nationwide sports activities betting trade. He lives in Las Vegas, the place he enjoys taking part in golf in 110-degree warmth. Follow him on Twitter: @PatrickE_Vegas.
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