Eleven weeks of soccer are practically within the books and we have now reached the Thanksgiving mile marker on the schedule. We’ve got three video games on deck for the Thursday vacation and every matchup has some fascinating storylines. Buffalo seems to be to claw its method again atop the AFC playoff image as they go to a Lions group that’s recent off a win over the Giants. Then New York will get us rolling within the second contest of the day after they go to Dallas to face a surging Cowboys group. They’re coming off a dominating win over the Vikings, who’ll play host to the Patriots within the triple-header finale.
Not a nasty Thanksgiving lineup in case you ask us!
As we await Week 11 to formally come to a detailed with the Niners and Cardinals squaring off on Monday evening, let’s take our first glimpse of all these Week 12 matchups and get our impression of the opening strains for these video games to see if there’s something they will inform us about who the oddsmakers see popping out on prime.
Week 12 early odds
(All strains from Caesars Sportsbook, all video games on Sunday except famous)
Bills (7-3) at Lions (4-6), Thursday
Newest Odds:
Buffalo Payments
-9
Opening line: Payments -10
This quantity has since moved down a half-point, however Buffalo continues to be a lofty highway favourite. This can truly be the second consecutive week that the Payments have performed at Ford Subject as a blizzard compelled the NFL to relocate their Week 11 matchup towards Cleveland to Detroit. In that sport, the Payments had been in a position to cowl the 8-point unfold with a 31-23 victory. As for the Lions, they rushed for 4 touchdowns en path to an upset win over the Giants at MetLife. Coming into this week, Buffalo is 2-2-1 ATS on the highway, however has crushed up on dangerous groups. In opposition to golf equipment with a shedding report, the Payments are 6-1-1 ATS of their final eight video games. Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its final 9 residence video games.
Giants (7-3) at Cowboys (7-3), Thursday
Newest Odds:
Dallas Cowboys
-9
Opening line: Cowboys -7
This line has bumped up some extent and crossed the important thing landing threshold to Cowboys -8. Dallas had its most dominating win in fairly a while on Sunday as they shellacked the Vikings 40-3. The protection dominated the road of scrimmage and was in a position to report seven sacks and hit Kirk Cousins a complete of 13 occasions. Tony Pollard additionally put up 189 yards from scrimmage to associate with two touchdowns. As for the Giants, they had been unable to comprise Detroit’s operating sport as they allowed 160 yards and 4 touchdowns on the bottom in a 31-18 loss. After being sharp many of the season, Daniel Jones had two uncharacteristic interceptions within the loss. This would be the second time these groups have gone head-to-head this season with Dallas taking the primary sport again in Week 3 when Cooper Rush was filling in for the injured Dak Prescott. The Cowboys are 9-2 ATS of their final 11 conferences towards New York, which features a 5-1 ATS report in Dallas.
Patriots (6-4) at Vikings (8-2), Thursday
Newest Odds:
Minnesota Vikings
-3
Opening line: Vikings -3.5
Minnesota is now a 3-point favourite as they’re set to host New England within the Thanksgiving finale. Each of those offenses struggled in Week 11 and managed simply three factors apiece. Nonetheless, a late punt return for a landing did give the Patriots the 10-3 win over the Jets to maneuver them to 6-4 on the season. One of many huge points that each golf equipment will face on this matchup comes alongside the offensive line. The Patriots noticed beginning heart David Andrews and beginning sort out Isaiah Wynn each go away attributable to harm and so they may miss this sport. In the meantime, left sort out Christian Darrisaw has already been dominated out by the Vikings attributable to a concussion. New England is 3-1-1 ATS on the highway this season, whereas Minnesota is 2-3 ATS at residence.
Newest Odds:
Denver Broncos
-2.5
Opening line: Broncos -2.5
This line is unchanged as Denver holds as a 2.5-point highway favourite over Carolina. Each golf equipment had been on the shedding finish of issues in Week 11 because the Panthers mustered simply three factors in a loss to Baltimore, however they had been in a position to cowl the double-digit unfold. In the meantime, the Broncos allowed the Raiders to march 71 yards down the sphere to kick a game-tying discipline aim to pressure additional time. Within the additional interval, the Denver protection allowed the game-winning landing after simply three performs. The Broncos are 3-7 ATS this season, which is tied for the second-worst mark within the NFL. Carolina is 5-6 ATS, which features a 3-3 ATS report at residence. Denver is 2-6 ATS of their final eight highway video games.
Newest Odds:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-3
Opening line: Buccaneers -3
Tampa Bay comes out of the bye as a 3-point highway favourite over the Browns. The Bucs have seemed a bit of extra like themselves within the earlier two video games earlier than the break and edged out the Seahawks in a 21-16 win in Germany again in Week 10. As for the Browns, they got here out of the gate sturdy towards Buffalo and bought out to a 10-3 lead, however in the end could not hold Josh Allen and the Payments offense down for a complete 4 quarters as they gave up 31 factors on the afternoon and failed to remain contained in the quantity. Cleveland is 4-6 ATS on the season however has didn’t cowl in 5 of its final seven video games. They’re additionally 3-7 ATS of their final 10 residence video games. That mentioned, the Bucs have not been essentially the most worthwhile group to wager on this season and are 1-6-1 ATS of their final eight video games.
Newest Odds:
Baltimore Ravens
-4
Opening line: Ravens -4
Baltimore did not put collectively its most spectacular outing of the season however was nonetheless in a position to stroll away with a win over the Panthers on Sunday. After being knotted at 3 with Carolina for the majority of the sport, the Ravens wanted a 10-point fourth quarter to tug away. The lone landing of the afternoon — a rush by Lamar Jackson — was sparked by a fumble recovered by Baltimore’s protection. Regardless of the win, the Ravens had been unable to cowl and moved to 4-5-1 ATS on the yr. Nonetheless, all 4 of Baltimore’s ATS wins this season have come on the highway, which places them in a positive spot right here as they tackle a Jaguars group that was on the bye in Week 11. Jacksonville is 2-2 ATS at residence this season and is 1-5-1 ATS of their final seven video games general.
Newest Odds:
Miami Dolphins
-12
Opening line: Dolphins -9.5
This line has since moved to Dolphins -11.5 as Miami seems to be to proceed its playoff push out of the bye. They will achieve this towards a Texans group that was dealt with fairly decisively by the Commanders, who rushed for 153 yards and compelled two interceptions by Davis Mills. Probably the most jarring facet of this loss for Houston, nevertheless, was their incapacity to get something happening the bottom. As a group, they rushed for simply 21 yards within the loss. Rookie Dameon Pierce carried the ball 10 occasions for simply eight yards. They will want to repair that offense rapidly if they need any likelihood of maintaining with this high-powered Dolphins unit. Miami is 8-3 in its final 11 residence video games whereas Houston has didn’t cowl in 4 of its final 5 video games coming into Week 12.
Bears (3-8) at Jets (6-4)
Newest Odds:
New York Jets
-6
Opening line: Jets -3.5
New York is now a 4-point favourite over the Bears. A part of the explanation why this line could possibly be trending extra favorably to New York is the standing of Justin Fields. He suffered an obvious left shoulder harm that required X-rays after the sport. It is unclear if this can affect his standing for Week 12, nevertheless it’s no less than encouraging that it is his non-throwing shoulder. Exterior of that, New York hasn’t given bettors a lot confidence, significantly after the final second-loss to the Patriots the place the offense mustered simply three factors. Regardless of sitting with a 6-4 ATS report general this season, the Jets are underneath .500 ATS at residence. As for the Bears, they’re 2-4 ATS on the highway.
Newest Odds:
Cincinnati Bengals
-1.5
Opening line: Bengals -2
Cincinnati is now solely laying 1.5-points to the Titans, nevertheless it’s nonetheless stunning to see Tennessee as a house canine after what they’ve completed as of late. Mike Vrabel’s membership is at present on an 8-game cowl streak, which features a 10-point victory over the Packers final Thursday. That report provides them the very best ATS mark in your complete NFL this season, however it’s price mentioning that the Bengals are tied for the second-best ATS report at 7-3. Cincy can also be 9-2 in its final 11 highway video games, which features a cowl towards the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Falcons (5-6) at Commanders (6-5)
Newest Odds:
Washington Commanders
-3.5
Opening line: Commanders -3
Every of those NFC golf equipment walked out of Week 11 with a win because the Falcons had been in a position to fend off the Bears and the Commanders dealt with the Texans. Each offenses leaned on the run sport to make them victory and will observe an analogous strategy on this matchup. The massive storyline for this sport is whether or not or not the Commanders will activate Chase Young onto the 53-man roster this week to play towards Atlanta or if he’ll revert to season-ending IR. Even in his absence, Washington has been a strong wager as of late, happening a 5-0-1 ATS run in its final six video games. In the meantime, Atlanta might have the general higher ATS report for the season however is 1-4 ATS in its final 5 video games.
Chargers (5-5) at Cardinals (4-6)
Newest Odds:
Los Angeles Chargers
-3
Opening line: Chargers -2.5
This line has now crossed the important hurdle to Chargers -3, nevertheless it would not be stunning to see this transfer once more after Arizona’s matchup with the 49ers on Monday evening. L.A. practically pulled off the upset towards the Chiefs on Sunday, however merely gave Patrick Mahomes an excessive amount of time and the Chiefs quarterback marched down the sphere to attain the game-winning landing. The excellent news for the Chargers is that Kennan Allen did look strong in his first sport again from a hamstring harm. Nonetheless, fellow receiver Mike Williams, who was additionally making his return in Week 11, left after injuring his ankle once more. L.A. is 5-1 ATS in its final six video games following a straight-up loss and is a league-best 5-0 ATS on the highway this season.
Raiders (3-7) at Seahawks (6-4)
Newest Odds:
Seattle Seahawks
-4
Opening line: Seahawks -3
Seattle has since moved to a 4-point favourite over the Raiders, who pulled off an additional time win over the Broncos. That was simply Las Vegas’ second highway cowl of the season and it’ll now attempt to make it three when it heads to Seattle. The Seahawks had been on the bye in Week 11. Since Pete Carroll arrived in Seattle, the membership is 7-6-1 ATS off the bye. This season, they’re 6-4 ATS, which features a 3-1 ATS report at residence.
Rams (3-7) at Chiefs (8-2)
Newest Odds:
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
-14.5
Opening line: Chiefs -11
Kansas Metropolis is now a full two-touchdown favourite over the defending Super Bowl champs, laying 14 factors at Arrowhead subsequent Sunday. The Chiefs look each bit the a part of a Tremendous Bowl favourite and Patrick Mahomes seems to be each bit the a part of the MVP favourite, particularly after pulling out a last-second highway win over the Chargers on Sunday. In the meantime, the Rams are off to a 3-7 SU begin to the season and are a league-worst 2-7-1 ATS. Nonetheless, it’s price mentioning that the Chiefs are simply 1-4 ATS at Arrowhead this season.
Saints (4-7) at 49ers (5-4)
Newest Odds:
San Francisco 49ers
-8.5
Opening line: 49ers -8.5
There doubtless might be some motion with this line following San Francisco’s matchup with the Cardinals on Monday evening. After a house win over the Rams on Sunday, New Orleans will look to hold that momentum on the highway. Thus far this season, the Saints have been the one group within the NFL unable to cowl a sport on the highway, proudly owning an 0-4 ATS report. They will attempt to buck that pattern towards a Niners group that’s 6-2 ATS in its final eight residence video games.
Packers (4-7) at Eagles (9-1)
Newest Odds:
Philadelphia Eagles
-7
Opening line: Eagles -6.5
Philadelphia barely was in a position to beat the Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday and required a 14-point fourth quarter to get the win. Regardless of the victory, the Eagles had been unable to cowl, bringing them to 5-5 ATS on the yr. Nonetheless, they’ve been a significantly better wager at residence this season than on the highway as they’re 4-1 ATS at Lincoln Monetary Subject coming into Week 12. As for the Packers, they’ve began to search out some success on offense over the previous couple of weeks, however are nonetheless a dangerous wager, particularly with this line nonetheless sitting beneath the landing threshold. On the highway, Inexperienced Bay is 2-3 ATS this season.
Steelers (3-7) at Colts (4-6-1), Monday
Newest Odds:
Indianapolis Colts
-2.5
Opening line: Colts -3
Indy is now only a 2.5-point favourite over the Steelers. Jeff Saturday is 2-0 ATS to start his teaching tenure with the Colts and can now take that report into Monday Evening Soccer towards a Steelers group that’s 3-7 ATS of their final 10 highway video games. Pittsburgh was unable to cowl at residence towards the Bengals on Sunday, however the offense was in a position to see a resurgence from operating again Najee Harris, who scored two touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor has additionally come on for Indy, so this matchup could also be headlined by these two gifted backs.
