NFL - My Best 5 Bets for Week 13

Denver Broncos (3-7) @ Miami Dolphins (4-6) - New Miami Stadium
 
BET = Denver Broncos -1.5 ($1.90)
 
Two bad teams here with not much to play for, although they both get a chance to break long losing streaks. I just thought there were a few signs of life for the Broncos this week against the Raiders. Whilst Trevor Siemian isn't a great quarterback, I think he is easily the best on their roster, and the fact he is back in gives me more confidence Denver can get some offence going. The Dolphins have a better record, however, of the 4 wins they have had this year, 3 of them had been by 3 points or less. I just think the Broncos are due for a win after 7 losses in a row and can get one here. 
 
Carolina Panthers (8-3) @ New Orleans Saints (8-3) - SuperDome
 
BET = Carolina Panthers +4.5 ($1.90)
 
This is a really mouth-watering contest here with the Panthers and Saints both sitting at 8-3 and atop the NFC South. Whilst the Saints are a very hard side to beat at home, the Panthers also have a high-powered offense, and I think they can generate some points here and keep this game really close. Cam Newton looks to be getting back close to his all conquering form of 2015, and I think this will be a real shoot out with both sides moving the ball down the field early. I'm not convinced the Panthers can win, however always happy to back an 8-3 team with 4.5 point head start. 
 
New York Giants (2-10) @ Oakland Raiders (5-6) - Oakland Coliseum
 
BET = Over 42.5 Total Match Points ($1.90)
 
I know the Giants are totally dysfunctional right now, however the Raiders’ defence are always capable of giving up a couple of easy touchdowns. I’m not expecting much from Geno Smith, however if the Giants play with a nothing to lose mentality there are always a couple of big plays on offer from Oakland. The Raiders had the 6th best offence in the game in 2016, however that’s been far from the case this season. I’m just hoping Derek Carr can go back to throwing the ball down the field here and really wrecking a side with nothing to play for, and probably more intent on losing to get that 2nd overall pick in the draft. Expecting the Raiders to score 30 plus here and the Giants to get a couple of touchdowns to get us over the line. 
 
Houston Texans (4-7) @ Tennessee Titans (7-4) - Nissan Stadium
 
BET = Tennessee Titans -6.5 ($1.90)
 
Despite being 7-4, I don't think the Titans have been disappointing at times this season. They have taken advantage of a relatively soft schedule and got away with a few close victories. Having said that, I think they are due to come out and blow a side away, and a Texan side with nothing really to play for could be a good recipe for a big victory at home here for the Titans. On the flip side, the Titans have everything to play for being tied with the Jags at top of the AFC South. The Texans have really lost their offensive prowess without Deshaun Watson, and have struggled on the road, so I don’t see them scoring enough points to go with the Titans here. 
 
Los Angeles Rams (8-3) @ Arizona Cardinals (5-6) - University of Phoenix Stadium
 
BET = Arizona Cardinals +6.5 ($1.90)
 
I really rate the Rams as a side this year, however the Cardinals are always a tough and uncompromising side at home. They might not be the most talented side, the Cardinals, but they are full of veteran players that always play hard, so I expect them to be really fired up to try and knock over their Division rivals here at home. Last week the Cardinals managed to beat the Jaguars at home, and whilst I’m not convinced they can beat the Rams, 6.5 seems a big start for a side that rarely rolls over, and is down to their last chance in terms of staying in the playoff race.