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Coming off another loaded slate, this column went 6-3 with its moneyline, spread, and over/under picks in Week 12 but just 1-2 on player props (before MNF). Not our best showing overall, but still a winning week. We're now 74-58-1 on the season.
Let's get to the top moneyline, spread, over/under and player prop wagers on BetMGM and Caesars for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season. Good luck, have fun, and have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving with your loved ones!
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NFL Week 13 Best Bets: Against the spread (ATS)
All odds courtesy of BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook.
Packers -2.5 vs. Dolphins (-145 on BetMGM)
The Dolphins just smacked around the Patriots in South Beach, but they'll be coming back to Earth this week when they face Jordan Love and the Packers at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay just rolled the 49ers 38-10, with Josh Jacobs racking up 106 rushing yards and three scores. Matt LaFleur's squad has now quietly won six of its past seven games, and it's 3-1 as a home favorite this season.
Meanwhile, Miami doesn't love cold-weather stadiums, and the Dolphins are 1-3 as road underdogs this season. Buy a half-point to avoid a potential field-goal push, but fade the 'fins and ride with the Pack on Turkey Day!
SCORE PREDICTION: Packers 23, Dolphins 20
Other Week 13 spreads worth a look: Buccaneers -6 at Panthers (-110 at BetMGM); Bengals -2.5 vs. Steelers (-120 on BetMGM); 49ers +7.5 at Bills (shop around)
NFL Week 13 Best Bets: Moneyline
Chargers -120 at Falcons (Caesars)
Entering Monday Night Football in Week 12, Jim Harbaugh's Chargers had won four in a row and five of their past six games. Justin Herbert might be playing the best football of his career, and everyone is buying in from the defense to the running game.
The Falcons, meanwhile, have reached tailspin mode. They've dropped two games in a row, most recently a miserable 38-6 pounding by Bo Nix and the Broncos. Atlanta can't stop a nosebleed right now, and its offense can't score on an above-average D like Los Angeles. Back the Bolts to win straight up.
FINAL SCORE PREDICTION: Chargers 23, Falcons 20
Other Week 13 moneylines to consider: Rams -130 at Saints (BetMGM); Seahawks -125 at Jets (BetMGM)
NFL Week 13 Best Bets: Over/under totals
Rams at Saints: OVER 47.5 (-110)
This could be the barn-burner of the week, with both teams coming in hot on offense but cooling a bit defensively.
The Saints just put 35 points on the Browns in Week 11, then had last week off to prepare for this game. New Orleans games have hit the OVER seven of 11 times this season and in four of its past six games. Having Derek Carr back under center has been crucial.
The Rams have averaged 23.8 points per game over the past five weeks, and they've allowed 59 points over their past two games. LA got smoked like a turkey breast by Saquon Barkley and the Eagles, and now they must contend with Alvin Kamara and the Saints. Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp should be up to the challenge. Get ready for a scoring feast!
FINAL SCORE PREDICTION: Rams 31, Saints 28
Other strong Week 13 over/under bets: Titans at Commanders: UNDER 43.5 (-110 on Caesars); Seahawks at Jets: OVER 42 (-110 on Caesars)
NFL Week 13 Best Bets: Top player props & game props
Check back in on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning when we drop the best player props from BetMGM and Caesars for Thanksgiving week!
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