Week 13 NFL Betting: Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings Odds, Prediction, and Pick
The Tim Tebow show rolls on this weekend, as the Denver Broncos head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. The Broncos are riding an incredible win streak thanks in part to quarterback Tim Tebow. The offense has made some serious changes to play towards Tebow’s strengths, and no player in the NFL has the will to win like Tebow does. Their four game win streak will be on the line against a Vikings team who is on a three game winning streak, and has only posted two wins this entire season. The team is in a bit of a rebuilding phase right now, and rookie quarterback Christian Ponder is definitely going through a learning curve. The Panthers have also been playing without star running back Adrian Peterson thanks to an injury.
While the Broncos have won four games in a row, it hasn’t always been pretty. Their last two wins have come by a combined four points, BUT those were against the Jets and Chargers, both teams who had high hopes when the season began. The Vikings are going to need some help this week at home, but they do come into the game favored. This game will be played in Minnesota, so the Vikings do have the home field advantage, and it will kick off at 1:00pm EST. Can Tim Tebow work his magic once again and keep his 6-5 Broncos in the Playoff hunt? The way that the first place Oakland Raiders have been playing lately, they will definitely need to keep on the winning track for the remainder of the season to catch up.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
Denver Broncos: +1
Minnesota Vikings: -1
Free Prediction
I’d love to put out some crazy stats which would help me put up an argument for the Minnesota Vikings here, but to put it simply, I just can’t bet against Tim Tebow here. The guy just knows how to win, and he does it when it counts. Betting against him in a situation is basically asking for trouble. Of course, it makes life a bit easier when the Vikings are 2-9, and are in contention for a top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. I think that the Broncos get the job done here thanks to another strong fourth quarter.
Prediction: Denver Broncos- 27 Minnesota Vikings- 21
Free Pick
I really am not sure as to why the Vikings are favored here, but I’d assume that it has something to do with the fact that they are at home, and that the Broncos seem to consistently be playing close games week in and week out. John Fox has a good game plan for this Broncos team though, and I think this will be a pick before game time, and it could potentially even have the Broncos favored in the end. Get on this one early, and I’ll be picking the Denver Broncos to get the win and the cover here on the road. We can thank Tim Tebow once again it seems!
Pick: Denver Broncos +1
NFL Week 13 Betting: Oakland Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins Odds, Prediction, and Pick
This match-up that we have here is a pretty interesting one. While the Miami Dolphins are only 3-8 overall, they had won three games in a row before losing by one on the road against a strong Dallas Cowboys team on Thanksgiving. The Dolphins have shown that they have no interest in throwing in the towel on the season, and this week they’ll be at home against the division-leading Oakland Raiders, who are 7-4 overall. Many people doubted the Raiders decision to trade for disgruntled quarterback Carson Palmer from the Cincinnati Bengals, but the numbers don’t lie, and he has led this team to three wins straight right now. The Raiders are 7-4 overall, but the 6-5 Denver Broncos aren’t letting them run away with this division, so every game is crucial right now.
The Raiders are going to need to rely heavily on that run game that has worked so well for them. Regardless of which one is in there, their combination of Darren McFadden and Michael Bush is a scary tandem, and with the solid play of Carson Palmer as of late, the team looks poised to hold on to that lead in the AFC West. As far as the Dolphins go, they need to keep doing what they are doing. Matt Moore is playing very well, and the addition of Reggie Bush with the role that he’s in now with this offense is working very well. Bush is running with a meaning, and he’ll definitely be a factor in this game.
This game kicks off at 1:00pm EST and will be played in Miami.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
Oakland Raiders: +3
Miami Dolphins: -3
Free Prediction
It’s REALLY tough to bet against a team who is leading their division and needs to keep on winning in order to hold on that divisional lead. You can bet that this Raiders team is well aware of the Broncos right behind them, and that they are also aware of how well the Broncos are playing right now. The Raiders are going to need to pull out this win, and they definitely have both the offensive and defensive firepower to do so. As well as the Dolphins have been playing right now, they’re going to need to be on top of their game, and while I do think it’ll be a close one; I think that the Raiders will be too much in the end. I’m taking the Raiders to win it by a few points when all is said and done.
Prediction: Oakland Raiders- 21 Miami Dolphins- 17
Free Pick
It’s interesting that the Dolphins are actually favored by a full field goal. While they have been playing well lately, the Raiders have been playing very, very well themselves also. In my opinion, the Raiders are simply a better team overall, and I think that this will show on Sunday. I like Bush to run wild this weekend, and in the end it won’t make much of a difference if McFadden plays or not. I’m picking the Oakland Raiders +3, but I’ll also be putting a small bet on the Raiders straight up with the odds too.
Pick: Oakland Raiders +3
Bonus Pick: Oakland Raiders STRAIGHT +140
NFL Week 13 Betting: Atlanta Falcons vs. Houston Texans Odds, Prediction, and Pick
You HAVE to feel for this Houston Texans team. Regardless of who your NFL team is out there, this Texans team simply cannot catch a single break. First it was the injury to star wide out Andre Johnson, which they were able to overcome and stay atop the AFC South even with him out. Then, came the injury to star defensive end Mario Williams, which will keep him out for the year. As if this wasn’t tough enough, the Texans then lost starting quarterback Matt Schaub for the year, and THEN back-up quarterback Matt Leinart. The Texans are down to their third string quarterback, but are still holding on to the divisional lead, and getting this huge home win against a strong opponent like the Falcons would go a long way.
The Atlanta Falcons on the other hand are flying pretty high right now, as they’ve won five of their last six games. This team is 7-4 overall and has one of the most all around talented offenses in the NFL. They are led by a young quarterback in Matt Ryan, and two strong wide outs in Roddy White and Julio Jones. The Falcons are currently sitting one game behind New Orleans in the NFC South, and are definitely in a spot where they need to win these games not only for the division, but also for the NFC Wild Card if they are unable to catch the Saints.
This game is an interesting match-up here, and personally, I think it will be one of the best betting options of the weekend in the NFL. We’ll watch this one kick off at 1:00pm EST and will be played in Houston.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
Atlanta Falcons: -3
Houston Texans: +3
Free Prediction
What an interesting game this one is going to be. If the Texans were at full strength, I think they’d be able to pull this one out at home, but they’ll struggle with their depleted roster right now. Even the two headed monster that they have in Arian Foster and Ben Tate at running back won’t be enough in my opinion, as the Falcons offense has just been hitting on all points right now. The Matt Ryan to Roddy White combination lacked early in the season, but it’s finally back at full strength once again. When that happens, it spells trouble for the rest of the league, and that means more than just the Texans. I have to stick with the Falcons to pull out the win here on the road, and I think they’ll get it done by a touchdown.
Prediction: Atlanta Falcons- 24 Houston Texans- 17
Free Pick
I can’t believe the Texans are only +3 here! This team has shown quite a bit of resiliency in playing through all these injuries, but against a team like the Falcons? I just can’t see them keeping it within a field goal here, regardless of if they are on the road or at home. The Falcons are a well-coached, and well-rounded team overall; and I think that they’ll cause problems for the Texans this weekend. I’m picking the Atlanta Falcons to cover the -3.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons -3
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