NFL Week 13 Betting Preview: Expert Picks, Odds & Predictions

The NFL playoff hunt is heating up, and every new round is coming in hot with exciting matches. Some of the trending teams that have been making a splash continue to do so as the season goes on. Week 13 is on the schedule starting from tonight, with some key storylines presenting themselves in our NFL Week 13 betting guide.

The NFL Week 13 odds are already up and running at BetPlays. With just five rounds left to play, Week 13 has serious playoff implications. We’ll cover the best NFL Week 13 picks below, with a short, but sweet overview of the NFL Week 13 best bets for all the matches.

Key Betting Trends for Week 13

With Week 13 starting tonight, there are several notable NFL betting trends emerging. They shape the landscape for Canadian bettors, presenting them with numerous opportunities to bet on their favorites.

These trends can also shape the odds and help identify value. From against the spread performers to offensive surges and the impact of the weather, injuries, and more, here are a few betting trends that might shape the top NFL Week 13 predictions.

ATS Performers

Some teams continue to outperform expectations and weekly betting predictions. Bettors can take a look at how they fared in previous weeks to spot ATS streaks that may point to undervalued or overvalued Week 13 NFL lines.

Scoring Trends

Scoring trends can tell a lot when it comes to NFL Week 13 predictions. Teams that score more and more defensive sides can heavily influence overs and unders, showing you where to put your money.

Injuries and Team News

It goes without saying that finding the latest team news is crucial for your NFL Week 13 picks. There aren’t many stars missing right now, which is good, but just to be safe, keep an eye out on the latest news for NFL Thanksgiving day and the full Week 13 schedule.

Public Betting

Public betting percentages can tell bettors where most of the tickets are going. This can help identify fade and follow opportunities, with public betting heavily inflating lines.

Home and Road Performances

Another important sports betting trend to check before betting on American football is each team’s home and road performances. Teams that perform bad on the road or at home will have that reflected in the odds.

Game-by-Game NFL Week 13 Betting Previews

If you’re looking for the NFL Week 13 best bets, we have them below. Check out our thoughts on the upcoming matches, starting with the double-header on NFL Thanksgiving.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

It’s NFL Thanksgiving, and the league has set the perfect opener for Week 13 between the Packers and Lions. Green Bay visits Ford Field coming in hot off a win. The Lions have won their last match as well, and currently have one loss more than the Packers.

Both teams have performed similarly so far, but Detroit gets the nod in this one because of home advantage. Detroit is looking for explosive and fast plays from the back, but that won’t work well against the Packers. Taking the moneyline doesn’t provide a lot of value, at least on Detroit’s side. The Packers are a slightly better option, but players should look at ATS markets for this match as the NFL Week 13 best bets.

Source: BetPlays. Odds are subject to change.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys

The Chiefs and Cowboys have performed similarly this season. Kansas sits at 6-5 while Dallas is currently 5-5 to start the season. Kansas won against the Colts in Week 12 thanks to Mahomes entering superhuman mode. He still got it. That win came off after two consecutive losses including the brutal one against the Broncos in Week 11.

Despite the messy season so far, the Chiefs are still pretty solid. On the contrary, the Dallas Cowboys are hard to predict, and based on the Chiefs previous credit and Mahomes’ latest performances, they should have what it takes to win in Texas.

The totals market should be given a look, too, for this match – there might be some great NFL Week 13 picks there.

Source: BetPlays. Odds are subject to change.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Despite the Ravens’ offense not being very productive even with Lamar Jackson’s return, Baltimore has still won four in a row. They’ve mostly played bad opponents, and, sorry Bengals fans, another one comes their way. The Ravens will most likely make it five in a row at home against Cincinatti, so the moneyline doesn’t offer any value.

Canadian bettors should look at betting against the spread or totals to get some value off this match. Other than that, they can just wait for a better figure. As for the Bengals, their slide will most likely continue.

Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles

NFL’s Black Friday starts with one of the best NFL Week 13 picks – Bears vs Eagles. The current champions play at home in what might be a challenging clash.

Being one of the Superbowl favorites, the Eagles are heavily favored against the Bears. Many NFL betting experts believe that Chicago isn’t as good as the 8-3 record suggests, as the defense turns the ball over a lot.

The Eagles have won three straight against the Bears, and those were all low-scoring games. The smart bet here is to wager on Bears’ total unders around  the 18 or 18.5 mark or Philly’s team over 20.

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts

With the Texans winning three in a row after Week 12, the AFC South race to the top is wide open. The Colts are flying high, but have lost two out of their last three.

There’s massive difference in quality between these two teams as reflected in the moneyline NFL Week 13 odds. The Colts are expected to win, but better value lies in the totals market, where bettors should take a look at Colts’ unders.

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers

The Bills were among the top NFL Super Bowl betting favorites at the start of the season. Expectations have settled since then, with the Bills opening the season 7-4 so far. Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers are 6-5, so the teams are in similar territory.

Our NFL Week 13 predictions suggest a Bills win, but it’s best to explore totals and team props for this one as these markets offer better value. The jury’s still out on Rodgers’ participation. His offense matters a lot for this team, so until he participates, we suggest to wait and see the figures before betting the moneyline, totals, or anything else.

Final Thoughts

We’ve covered the most interesting matches for the upcoming round of the NFL, with the top NFL Week 13 picks for each. There’s more action on Sunday, but the NFL Week 13 odds and action may not be that strong to bet on, so we give them a pass.

Our NFL Week 13 betting previews are a good starting point for new and experienced bettors at BetPlays. We suggest going through our NFL betting summary and reading the predictions for an insight on the best matches this round that can decide a lot moving forward.

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