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NFL Week 13 lines that make you go hmmm...
The Miami Dolphins are getting 3.5 points from books in Baltimore for Week 13, despite winning six straight games.
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings (-3.5, 44)
The Thursday night game is a clash in styles. Dallas has been playing at an unbelievable level on offense but their defense has been the difference when talking bottom line in respect to their Over/Under results.
The Cowboys have now gone Under in five of their past eight games despite their offensive prowess and now they’re battling the Vikings, who have gone Under in seven of their last 10 games. Minnesota’s strength has been its defense as the offense has sputtered throughout the season.
This was a tough total to make but the signs for this one point to a slower paced game (set by Minnesota). The strategy here may be to hold off until game day to pounce on this one. As a standalone, marquee matchup, the masses always like to bet these favorite and Over. The current total of 44 represents the highest total set to a Viking game to date.
Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (-5, 53.5)
Five points is kind of a dead number in this business but takes on even less significance the higher the game total. We like the home favorite here as the Saints seemed to have recuperated after their season-opening three game losing streak.
A closer look at New Orleans’ losses show it has taken on a tough schedule so far. Oakland, the Giants, Atlanta, Kansas City, Denver and Carolina are nothing to sneeze at.
Detroit has been nothing less than terrific in recent games but where its weakness lies is on the road. Losers of three of their past four away from their friendly confines, the Lions may be stepping into someone else’s den this week.
I really thought the opening number put out by the offshores was way low and that’s been backed up by the early money so far. The line has nestled in at -5 and I think with the high-scoring nature of this game, that difference has less effect on the bottom line of the final score.
Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens (-3.5, 41)
Because there are -3’s around, Fins fans may want to take Miami and the hook as quickly as they can.
Though we had confidence in Baltimore this past week, we definitely did not like what we saw. The Ravens sputtered throughout the game offensively and were consistently jeered by the home crowd due to their ineptness against an injury-riddled Cincinnati team. A broad look at Baltimore’s season reflects an on-going issue with its offensive scheme which has translated into six of its games totaling less than 20 points.
Conversely, Miami is red-hot, winners of six in a row as its offense has clicked at a rate of 27 or more points in five of the past six games. I had this game around 1.5 to 2.5, so the addition of the hook, on top of the three, makes this even more inviting. What’s not to like with a team that could easily win this straight up?
Buffalo Bills at Oakland Raiders (-3, 50)
This is one of the late games which looks like a must-win for the Bills. After getting back a healthy RB LeSean McCoy, the Bills added WR Sammy Watkins to the mix and their offense seemed energized.
Oakland has been earning every victory this year and look like solid contenders heading to the home stretch.
What first hit me was the total. I pinned this at 54 for numerous reasons. First, the Bills’ secondary has been very suspect and can be exploited easily, particularly from the high-scoring offense of the Raiders.
Second, the Bills are always in jeopardy of the yellow flags being thrown their way. Oakland’s receiving corps should easily exploit the Bills secondary. Whether they get the big plays via completions, which will be many, or the penalties being racked up in the secondary, the Raiders will be moving the ball with relative ease.
When it comes to the Bills, having their star players back on the field should provide for a consistent serving of up-tempo offensive sets and plenty of possessions from both sides. Considering this game is being played on the West Coast and the forecast for Sunday looks like perfect football weather, this has all the ingredients for a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
The Miami Dolphins are getting 3.5 points from books in Baltimore for Week 13, despite winning six straight games.
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings (-3.5, 44)
The Thursday night game is a clash in styles. Dallas has been playing at an unbelievable level on offense but their defense has been the difference when talking bottom line in respect to their Over/Under results.
The Cowboys have now gone Under in five of their past eight games despite their offensive prowess and now they’re battling the Vikings, who have gone Under in seven of their last 10 games. Minnesota’s strength has been its defense as the offense has sputtered throughout the season.
This was a tough total to make but the signs for this one point to a slower paced game (set by Minnesota). The strategy here may be to hold off until game day to pounce on this one. As a standalone, marquee matchup, the masses always like to bet these favorite and Over. The current total of 44 represents the highest total set to a Viking game to date.
Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (-5, 53.5)
Five points is kind of a dead number in this business but takes on even less significance the higher the game total. We like the home favorite here as the Saints seemed to have recuperated after their season-opening three game losing streak.
A closer look at New Orleans’ losses show it has taken on a tough schedule so far. Oakland, the Giants, Atlanta, Kansas City, Denver and Carolina are nothing to sneeze at.
Detroit has been nothing less than terrific in recent games but where its weakness lies is on the road. Losers of three of their past four away from their friendly confines, the Lions may be stepping into someone else’s den this week.
I really thought the opening number put out by the offshores was way low and that’s been backed up by the early money so far. The line has nestled in at -5 and I think with the high-scoring nature of this game, that difference has less effect on the bottom line of the final score.
Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens (-3.5, 41)
Because there are -3’s around, Fins fans may want to take Miami and the hook as quickly as they can.
Though we had confidence in Baltimore this past week, we definitely did not like what we saw. The Ravens sputtered throughout the game offensively and were consistently jeered by the home crowd due to their ineptness against an injury-riddled Cincinnati team. A broad look at Baltimore’s season reflects an on-going issue with its offensive scheme which has translated into six of its games totaling less than 20 points.
Conversely, Miami is red-hot, winners of six in a row as its offense has clicked at a rate of 27 or more points in five of the past six games. I had this game around 1.5 to 2.5, so the addition of the hook, on top of the three, makes this even more inviting. What’s not to like with a team that could easily win this straight up?
Buffalo Bills at Oakland Raiders (-3, 50)
This is one of the late games which looks like a must-win for the Bills. After getting back a healthy RB LeSean McCoy, the Bills added WR Sammy Watkins to the mix and their offense seemed energized.
Oakland has been earning every victory this year and look like solid contenders heading to the home stretch.
What first hit me was the total. I pinned this at 54 for numerous reasons. First, the Bills’ secondary has been very suspect and can be exploited easily, particularly from the high-scoring offense of the Raiders.
Second, the Bills are always in jeopardy of the yellow flags being thrown their way. Oakland’s receiving corps should easily exploit the Bills secondary. Whether they get the big plays via completions, which will be many, or the penalties being racked up in the secondary, the Raiders will be moving the ball with relative ease.
When it comes to the Bills, having their star players back on the field should provide for a consistent serving of up-tempo offensive sets and plenty of possessions from both sides. Considering this game is being played on the West Coast and the forecast for Sunday looks like perfect football weather, this has all the ingredients for a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
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