NFL Week 13 Picks Against The Spread 2017: Predictions ATS, Updated Odds

Some of the NFL’s best teams are road favorites on the upcoming schedule. The Week 13 betting odds favor the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, all of whom are in line for first-round playoff byes. Two other division leaders are favored on the road, as well.

Below are picks against the spread for every game in Week 13, as well as updated betting odds at Las Vegas and online sportsbooks. Betting lines and trends are courtesy of OddsShark.

Washington Redskins (-1) at Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys have looked nothing like a playoff team without Ezekiel Elliott, scoring fewer than 10 points in all three games of the running back’s suspension. Against a team that can put up points, Dallas is likely headed for a fourth straight loss that will knock them out of the playoff race.

Prediction ATS: Washington

Detroit Lions (+2.5) at Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore has slid into the second AFC wild-card spot by beating up on bad teams. All six of the Ravens’ wins have come against teams that are currently under .500. Detroit has one of the NFL’s most underrated secondaries, and Joe Flacco could be in for a long afternoon as he continues the worst season of his career.

Prediction ATS: Detroit

Houston Texans (+7) at Tennessee Titans

The Titans continue to squeak by bad teams after beating the Colts by just four points in Week 12. Tennessee’s last four victories have all come by four points or fewer against teams that have losing records. Don’t expect the Titans to win easily Sunday.

Prediction ATS: Houston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (PK) at Green Bay Packers

Betting on the Buccaneers away from home hasn’t worked out in 2017. As one of the league’s most disappointing teams this season, Tampa Bay is winless outside of Florida. Maybe Brett Hundley’s impressive performance against Pittsburgh last week is a sign that he can be a competent starting quarterback for the final few weeks of the year.

Prediction ATS: Green Bay

Denver Broncos (PK) at Miami Dolphins

This is the worst game of the Week 13 schedule. They are two of the league’s worst offensive teams in desperate need of starting quarterbacks. Going with the home team might be the safest bet, but there’s no reason to have any confidence in Denver or Miami.

Prediction ATS: Miami

New England Patriots (-8.5) at Buffalo Bills

As long as the betting line stays below double-digits, the Patriots are the right pick. New England is back to looking like the clear Super Bowl favorite in the AFC with a seven-game winning streak and three straight wins by at least 18 points. The Patriots are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight road games, and they’ve beaten the Bills in 22 of their last 25 meetings.

Prediction ATS: New England

Minnesota Vikings (+3) at Atlanta Falcons

The three-point spread indicates that Minnesota and Atlanta are even on a neutral field. As well as the Falcons have played of late, the Vikings seem to be a class above the defending NFC champs. With Case Keenum playing like a borderline top-10 quarterback, Minnesota has the offense and the defense to secure a top-two NFC seed.

Prediction ATS: Minnesota

San Francisco 49ers (+3) at Chicago Bears

Who knows what to expect from San Francisco when Jimmy Garoppolo makes his first start of the season? What we do know is that the team’s only victory came against the two-win Giants. Chicago hasn’t been terrible at home, and their talented running backs could come up big against the 49ers’ 30th ranked rush defense.

Prediction ATS: Chicago

Kansas City Chiefs (-3) at New York Jets

The Chiefs would be favored by nine points against the Jets in Kansas City. That doesn’t seem to make much sense, given that the Chiefs have lost five of their last six games, including four against teams with losing records. The secret seems to be out regarding how to top Kansas City’s offense, so don’t be surprised if they suffer yet another loss in Week 13.

Prediction ATS: New York

Indianapolis Colts (+9.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars have played well against the Colts in the last few years—even before they became a playoff contender in 2017—covering the spread in their last five meetings. Indianapolis was shut out by Jacksonville and their No.1 ranked defense earlier this season. In three other games against top-nine scoring defenses, the Colts have scored less than 15 points per contest.

Prediction ATS: Jacksonville

Cleveland Browns (+13.5) at Los Angeles Chargers

Keep betting against the Browns. It’s a strategy that’s worked in nine of Cleveland’s last 10 games. On Sunday, they’ll face a Chargers’ team that’s won five of seven games and could be headed toward an AFC West title.

Prediction ATS: Los Angeles

Carolina Panthers (+4) at New Orleans Saints

Even when the Saints have struggled in recent years, they’ve still managed to play well at home against the Panthers, covering the spread in four of their last six tries. New Orleans has their best team since 2011, and the Saints’ No.2 ranked offense could be too much for Carolina to handle. The Saints beat the Panthers by three touchdowns earlier this season.

Prediction ATS: New Orleans

Los Angeles Rams (-7) at Arizona Cardinals

Despite the Rams’ beatdown of the Cardinals earlier this season, it’s hard to lay that many points in their second meeting of the year. Arizona has played well at home, only losing close contests to the Cowboys and Seahawks.

Prediction ATS: Arizona

New York Giants (+7) at Oakland Raiders

Even with the debacle that was the Giants’ decision to replace Eli Manning with Geno Smith, New York has a good chance to cover the seven-point spread. Derek Carr will likely be without both the injured Amari Cooper and the suspended Michael Crabtree. Oakland’s running game has been nonexistent this season, and the Giants have a formidable defense with the likes of Damon Harrison, Landon Collins and Jason Pierre-Paul still playing.

Prediction ATS: New York

Philadelphia Eagles (-5.5) at Seattle Seahawks

Betting against Philadelphia has been a losing proposition for much of the season, but laying five points in Seattle seems like too much. The Seahawks are still a playoff contender and one of the NFL’s best home teams. Russell Wilson has been one of the league’s best quarterbacks in 2017. Giving Seattle anything more than a field goal at CenturyLink Field feels like a gift.

Prediction ATS: Seattle

Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5) at Cincinnati Bengals

Look for the Steelers to essentially wrap up the AFC North title while pushing the Bengals even further out of playoff contention. Pittsburgh’s offense is finally playing up to its potential with 71 points in the last two games. Cincinnati lost to Pittsburgh by 15 points in their first head-to-head meeting. The Steelers are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games against the Bengals.

Prediction ATS: Pittsburgh