NFL Week 12 Best Picks: Early Betting Lines and Spreads to Target
NFL Week 12 presents critical matchups with playoff implications, particularly for teams on the playoff bubble. Here are three compelling picks against the spread (ATS) for early betting consideration.
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Bears +3.5 (-115) vs Vikings
- Bears show promise despite 4-6 record with +7 point differential
- Strong home performance (4-2)
- Outplayed Packers in recent loss (391-366 yards, 36:21 possession time)
- Vikings' recent wins came against struggling teams (combined 9-23 record)
Giants +5.5 (-115) vs Buccaneers
- Giants making QB change to Tommy DeVito
- Last three losses were one-score games
- Buccaneers struggling with four straight losses
- Tampa Bay's road record (2-2) suggests vulnerability
49ers -1.5 (+125) at Packers
- First time as underdogs since 2022
- Still rank 6th in DVOA (+21.1%)
- Championship-caliber team despite recent struggles
- Strong value play despite Purdy's questionable status
The 49ers pick offers particularly good value, as San Francisco remains one of the league's most complete teams despite their recent setbacks. Their metrics suggest they're significantly better than their 5-5 record indicates, making them an attractive play even as underdogs at Lambeau Field.
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