On The Line — Week 12

The Vegas line on each NFL game is looked at vigorously for those trying to make some extra money or those just looking for who is favored this weekend. Wagers are just another way to spice up the football season. Before my picks each week, I will list my current win/loss and push record from the previous weeks. So I am picking all of the NFL games based on set lines that could or could not win me money if I was a betting man.

Week 11: 8–6

Overall Record: 81–75–4 (50.6%)

Thanksgiving: Vikings at Lions (-2)

Lions (-2). The Lions are rolling and take the lead in the NFC North.

Thanksgiving: Redskins at Cowboys (-6)

Redskins (+6). The Cowboys streak is up. Kirk Cousins beats up the Dallas secondary and comes away with a win.

Thanksgiving: Steelers (-8) at Colts

Steelers (-8). No Andrew Luck for the Colts and it makes this game a landslide in Pittsburgh’s direction.

Titans (-5.5) at Bears

Titans (-5.5). Matt Barkley versus Marcus Mariota. Mariota leads the Titans to the win.

Jaguars at Bills (-7.5)

Bills (-7.5). McCoy has been on fire and he becomes the difference. I think a 10 or 14 point win is definitely in the realm of possibility.

Bengals at Ravens (-4)

Ravens (-4). After the Bengals last second loss last week, I believe more in the Ravens here in this division match up.

Cardinals at Falcons (-6)

Falcons (-6). The Cardinals are in a rut and they have to compete in an offensively driven match up. I’ll give the edge to the Falcons at home.

Giants (-7) at Browns

Giants (-7). I just can’t take the Browns.

Rams at Saints (-7)

Saints (-7). Goff gets his second career start but I don’t like him on the road. Brees will open it up and demolish the Rams.

49ers at Dolphins (-7.5)

Dolphins (-7.5). This is tough but I just like Ajayi way too much here. He is the major difference for Miami.

Chargers (-1.5) at Texans

Chargers (-1.5). Who do you trust more, Rivers or Osweiler? Rivers, without a doubt. The seat is getting very warm for Bill O’Brien.

Seahawks (-6) at Buccaneers

Seahawks (-6). Sorry Jameis, but even without Earl Thomas, the Seahawks blow you out at home.

Panthers at Raiders (-3.5)

Panthers (+3.5). Sorry Oakland. I love your team and I think you win but only by 1, 2 or 3 points. Close contest comes down to the wire. A Panthers pick seals it.

Patriots (-7.5) at Jets

Patriots (-7.5). All hail TB12. Fitzpatrick doesn’t have enough in him to win it. It should be Petty or Hackenberg in for the Jets.

SNF: Chiefs at Broncos (-3.5)

Chiefs (+3.5). Alex Smith will continue to not turn the ball over and they win in Denver with Siemian making mistakes.

MNF: Packers at Eagles (-4)

Packers (+4). Rodgers’ defense supports their quarterback this week after the blowout against Washington last week. Packers by at least 10.

***Lines are as of Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016 at 8:00 PM EST***