Betting picks for every team total in Week 12
Here's a look at the team totals for all 30 teams playing in Week 12, along with our picks and confidence level:
Chicago Bears at Detroit LionsBears' team total: 22.5 points
Even with Chase Daniel taking snaps, the Bears' offense should have its way against a Lions defense that can't stop the run.
Pick: Over (-125)
Confidence Level: a a a
Lions' team total: 20.5 points
A mediocre Lions offense will be without running back Kerryon Johnson and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. How do the Lions move the ball consistently to score?
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Redskins' team total: 16.5 points
Colt McCoy might not be as big a downgrade from Alex Smith as most think. Washington's offense isn't a vaunted unit and Dallas' defense is playing at a high level, but we'll take a shot at this number.
Pick: Over (-110)
Confidence Level: a a a
Cowboys' team total: 24.5 points
The Cowboys are starting to find some life offensively with the addition of Amari Cooper on the outside. Still, it's tough to ignore they have only scored more than 24 points in three of their 10 games so far.
Pick: Under (-125)
Confidence Level: a a a
Falcons' team total: 23.5 points
A Saints defense that has allowed 21 total points in the previous two games is still giving up more than 6.0 yards per play when factoring in strength of schedule. We swung and missed on the Philadelphia Eagles' team total in New Orleans last weekend but will go right back to the well with Matt Ryan and the Falcons' offense.
Pick: Over (-110)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Saints' team total: 36.5 points
How much is too much for the top scoring offense in the NFL? The Saints are making it look easy and even a gaudy number such as the one for Thursday might not be enough to recommend a play on the under.
Pick: Over (-125)
Confidence Level: a
Seahawks' team total: 21.5 points
The Panthers' defense has been markedly better at home and will welcome a Seahawks team traveling from the West Coast for a 1 p.m. ET start.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a
Panthers' team total: 26.5 points
On the flip side, the Panthers finally return home after a three-week stretch, and they have put up points in bunches at Bank of America Stadium.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Raiders' team total: 15.5 points
Baltimore boasts an elite defensive unit, but Oakland could be down a lot early and pick up some garbage time scores in the second half.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a
Ravens' team total: 27.5 points
Whether it's Lamar Jackson or Joe Flacco, Baltimore's quarterback should have a clean pocket all afternoon against a Raiders defense that is last in the NFL with nine sacks.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Browns' team total: 21.5 points
Will there be an advantage for the Bengals' defense now that former Browns head coach Hue Jackson is on the opposing sideline? Let Baker Mayfield give you that answer.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Bengals' team total: 25.5 points
The Bengals are expected to get wide receiver A.J. Green back and this one could very well be an atypical divisional shootout.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a
Giants' team total: 19.5 points
The Giants' offense has put together back-to-back thumbs-up performances. We think it ends on the road against a division rival who was just trounced by the Saints.
Pick: Under (+100)
Confidence Level: a a
Eagles' team total: 26.5 points
Until the Eagles can show they have a rhythm with Golden Tate in the fold, we'll back the Giants' defense to rise to the challenge.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a
49ers' team total: 24.5 points
The Buccaneers' defense has been handing out points all season long, but we'll trust them at home - where they've been significantly better - as Nick Mullens makes his first road start.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a
Buccaneers' team total: 29.5 points
Who would've thought Ryan Fitzpatrick would produce 0.6 adjusted yards per play more than Jameis Winston? The Buccaneers have scored a bulk of their points this season when trailing. Seeing as this game doesn't have the makings of a blowout, we'll take the cushion on the under.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Patriots' team total: 28.5 points
Road teams coming off a bye week are still running hot, as are the Patriots after a straight-up loss - 15-4 against the spread the previous 19.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Jets' team total: 17.5 points
Josh McCown instead of rookie Sam Darnold under center doesn't drastically affect our perception of the Jets' offense. The Patriots' defense is still suspect and we'll back the home team to score some points.
Pick: Over (+100)
Confidence Level: a a
Jaguars' team total: 20.5 points
Jacksonville has come completely undone and the Buffalo defense returns to play off a bye week.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Bills' team total: 16.5 points
Finally, a sigh of relief for the Jaguars' defense. It'd take a massive hangover for them not to hold a Josh Allen-led offense to fewer than 17 points.
Pick: Under (-125)
Confidence Level: a a
Cardinals' team total: 15.5 points
Going from the Oakland defense at home to the Chargers' unit on the road in a one-week span doesn't seem ideal for a rookie quarterback and an offense averaging 4.3 adjusted yards per play.
Pick: Under (-110)
Confidence Level: a a a a
Chargers' team total: 29.5 points
Arizona's defense has been no slouch this season, but we don't want to bet against a talented Chargers offense fresh off a divisional home loss.
Pick: Over (-125)
Confidence Level: a
Steelers' team total: 24.5 points
The Steelers tried to have their midseason stinker last weekend and still came away with a 20-16 comeback victory over the Jaguars. Give us the momentum.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a
Broncos' team total: 21.5 points
The Broncos' offense has been tough to figure out this season, so we'll ride a hot Steelers defense that has allowed 21 points or fewer in seven straight.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a
Dolphins' team total: 20.5 points
Ryan Tannehill returning to lead the Dolphins' offense leaves some question marks for Sunday's game plan against the Colts. Conservative or not, we anticipate another shootout at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Pick: Over (-120)
Confidence Level: a a aa a
Colts' team total: 30.5 points
Getting to 31 points might be asking a lot, but the Colts have done more against better defenses this season. Miami's unit is allowing 30 points on the road and gets a red-hot offense led by a surging Andrew Luck.
Pick: Over (-125)
Confidence Level: a a
Packers' team total: 22.5 points
Give us a Vikings defense at home against a Packers squad on its fourth road game in five weeks.
Pick: Under (-120)
Confidence Level: a a a
Vikings' team total: 25.5 points
Kirk Cousins is now 4-12 as a starter when playing in prime-time games following last weekend's 25-20 loss to the Bears. But we expect the Vikings to rally back at home in a crucial divisional game.
Pick: Over (-125)
Confidence Level: a a a a a
Titans' team total: OFF
Oddsmakers have yet to release totals for the Tennessee-Houston game, as Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota's status is uncertain. We don't recommend taking a side with the pricing unavailable.
Pick: None
Confidence Level: None
Texans' team total: OFF
Pick: None
Confidence Level: None
Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.
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