With only six weeks left on the schedule, the countdown is on as teams fight for playoff positions. The good news for sports betting fans is that we now have a pretty good idea of what to expect from both the contenders and the pretenders the rest of the way, which presents an excellent opportunity to make some serious money. Here are the top 5 betting trends for NFL Week 13.
New Orleans has covered in nine straight games. They have covered 15 of their last 20 road games and nine of 12 in this series.
The Saints have been the best team in the NFL since Week 2, winning 10 straight contests and covering the spread in nine straight games. Perhaps just as impressive is the fact that New Orleans is undefeated on the road (5-0) and has covered in each of those matchups. The Saints are listed as seven-point favorites against a Cowboys side that has played some good football of late but has been inconsistent this season. With the focus on securing the top seed in the NFC, New Orleans should continue to roll and cover as seven-point favorites on the road.
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Falcons are 0-9 against the spread in their last nine games versus AFC opponents. They are also 1-5 ATS in their last six after two or more consecutive losses.
Atlanta has been one of the worst teams in the NFL to bet on this season with a 3-8 mark against the spread. The Falcons have failed to cover in three straight. Atlanta has also failed to cover in any one of their last nine games against AFC opponents. Now they have to face a Ravens side that is fighting for a playoff spot in the AFC. The Falcons have struggled both at home and on the road this season so they will likely be in tough spot to cover as three-point home underdogs this week.
Cleveland is 2-28 straight up in its last 30 road games. They are 6-3 ATS in their last nine as an underdog.
The Browns are coming off their first road win in 26 contests after finding a way to beat the Bengals 35-20. Cleveland has now won two in a row and is 4-6-1 on the season. However, while the Browns have played well of late, they will be in a tough spot this Sunday when they visit Houston for their second road game in a row. Cleveland could be due for a letdown and it won’t be a surprise if it happens against one of the better teams in the AFC. The Browns are just 2-28 straight up in their last 30 road games. Don’t bet on Cleveland to win this weekend.
Rams have covered the spread just once in their last eight games. Detroit is 1-4 ATS and SU in their last five.
Los Angeles has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season but that hasn’t been true from a sports betting perspective. The Rams have covered the point spread just once in their last eight games. LA is 1-6-1 ATS over that span. The Rams have won each of their 10 games under Sean McVay when they’ve been favored by at least seven points, so there is a good chance they beat Detroit on Sunday. However, LA could have a tough time covering the eight-point spread as road favorites. That is especially true if that line climbs any more in the days leading up to Sunday’s contest.
Kansas City has covered or pushed in all six of its road games this season. Oakland is 2-13 ATS in their last 15 home games where the total is 49.5 or higher.
The Chiefs are one of just two teams that have covered or pushed in each of their six road games this season. Kansas City is 19-1 straight up in its past 20 games against AFC West opponents and 15-5 against the spread over that span. There is a very good chance those trends continue when the Chiefs visit Oakland this Sunday. The Raiders are 2-6 in their last eight games as a 14-point underdog or worse. That said, Oakland has lost by 14 points or more seven times this season. Even if they don’t play their absolute best this week, Kansas City should be able to win and cover as substantial favorites on the road this Sunday.
