Week 13 Betting Preview: Predictions for every matchup

Each week during the NFL season, theScore's Dane Belbeck will handicap every matchup and offer up a three-pack of picks.

Week 12 record (includes Thanksgiving picks): 9-6-1
Overall: 93-79-4

Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (+6)

The Eagles may be the talk of the league, but a six-point road favorite in Seattle seems like a huge number to cover. While the Seahawks have alternated wins and losses the past four weeks, Russell Wilson remains as brilliant as any quarterback in the league currently. The last time the Eagles faced a quarterback in strong form, it was Kirk Cousins, and they allowed 303 yards passing and three touchdowns. Look for Wilson to have a big day as Seattle gets a huge win. Seahawks 28, Eagles 27

Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons (-3)

The Falcons appear to have finally hit their stride under new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, and Julio Jones is reminding everyone that he's virtually unguardable. The star wideout is coming off an absurd 253-yard, two-touchdown performance against Tampa Bay. The Vikings are among the league's hottest teams, but with Devonta Freeman returning to action, Atlanta has too many weapons on the field. Falcons 27, Vikings 21

Carolina Panthers (+4.5) at New Orleans Saints

Saints star rookie Marshon Lattimore looks set to miss his third straight game, and the results in his absence have not been great for New Orleans. While the club won against Washington two weeks ago, Cousins torched the secondary for 322 yards and three touchdowns. The Saints' rushing attack has been beastly this season, ranking fourth in the league, but the Panthers boast the league's third-best rush defense. This type of divisional game usually leads to a tight finish, and that's what we'll get here. Saints 28, Panthers 27

Remaining matchups

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (+8.5)

Outside of the utter debacle against the Saints, the Bills have been a very solid home team this year. With Tyrod Taylor firmly back in the starting role, look for a surprisingly close one this weekend. Patriots 28, Bills 23

San Francisco 49ers (+3) at Chicago Bears

The Jimmy Garoppolo era officially begins this weekend for the San Francisco 49ers, and while both teams have been bad, he's the best quarterback in the contest. 49ers 23, Bears 20

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2) at Green Bay Packers

Brett Hundley looked great against the Steelers last week, but in his brief run as a starter this year, he hasn't put together two solid games in a row. Jameis Winston returns and helps the Bucs get the road win. Buccaneers 28, Packers 23

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (-6.5)

Tom Savage can't be trusted on the road against anybody right now, and that includes Tennessee. Look for Marcus Mariota to get back on track for the home team in a comfortable win. Titans 27, Texans 14

Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins (+1)

This will be the ugliest game of the week and should be avoided at all costs. Since a pick must be made, though, let's take the home team. Dolphins 17, Broncos 13

Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) at New York Jets

While very little about the Chiefs' recent play warrants a pick, the Jets own one of the league's worst rushing defenses, which should get Kareem Hunt back on track. Chiefs 27, Jets 20

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5)

While nobody will like laying a number this big on a Blake Bortles-quarterbacked team, the Jaguars' defense should ensure a double-digit win this week. The Colts have allowed a league-high 47 sacks this season while Jacksonville has registered a league-best 41. This could get ugly for Jacoby Brissett on Sunday. Jaguars 27, Colts 10

Detroit Lions (+2.5) at Baltimore Ravens

Don't love this game either way, but the Lions will have had four extra days off due to their Thanksgiving contest last week. That rest will be the difference in Baltimore. Lions 24, Ravens 21

Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers (-14)

We've adopted the strategy of betting against the Browns until they show that we shouldn't, and thus far it's been very lucrative. It's a big number this week, but there's no reason to go against that idea. Chargers 30, Browns 13

New York Giants (+7.5) at Oakland Raiders

Though betting on Geno Smith in a road game seems dangerous, the Raiders will be without Michael Crabtree and possibly Amari Cooper as well. This one has the look of a low-scoring affair. Raiders 17, Giants 10

Los Angeles Rams (-7) at Arizona Cardinals

The Rams absolutely wrecked the Cardinals earlier this season, and while Arizona gets to host this contest, it's tough to see the home team scoring enough points to keep up. Rams 27, Cardinals 17

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (+5)

Since Week 2, the Bengals have won every home game and lost every road game except their visit to Cleveland. The Steelers shelled Cincinnati earlier this year, but the return affair will be close. Steelers 24, Bengals 21

Picks summary
Seahawks +6 (Gold)
Falcons -3 (Silver)
Panthers +4.5 (Bronze)
Bills +8.5
49ers +3
Buccaneers +2
Titans -6.5
Dolphins +1
Chiefs -3.5
Jaguars -9.5
Lions +2.5
Chargers -14
Giants +7.5
Rams -7
Bengals +5

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