Week 13 in the NFL offers a slightly trimmed schedule but retains its share of exciting matchups.
The week begins with a pivotal Thursday night game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks, both in playoff contention.
Meanwhile, the weekend’s marquee game features the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, a rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship Game, with both teams vying for a potential homefield advantage in the playoffs.
So let’s take a look at our preview, predictions, picks and NFL best bets based on the latest NFL odds for Week 13.
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NFL Week 13 Schedule
Thursday
Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys
Sunday
LA Chargers vs New England Patriots
Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints
Atlanta Falcons vs New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans
Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders
Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cleveland Browns vs LA Rams
San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Monday
Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders
Washington was on the receiving end of a heavy defeat against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
And even with a 10-day break before their next home game, the odds seem stacked against the Commanders.
Contrastingly, the Dolphins are coming off an impressive 34-13 victory against the Jets in the NFL’s first-ever Black Friday game and have a commendable 3-2 record against the spread on the road.
The matchup favours Miami, particularly with their potent offence, which averages 30.8 points per game, ranking second in the NFL.
They’re up against Washington’s defence, which has been struggling and allows an average of 29.2 points per game, the highest in the league.
Backing Miami, despite the significant spread for a December away game, seems like a prudent bet.
The Dolphins are up against a Commanders’ defence that has conceded 29 or more points in four of their last five games, suggesting a high probability for Miami to cover the spread.
Pick: Dolphins -9.5 @ 1.84
San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Over the past three weeks, the Eagles have showcased their remarkable ability to stage comebacks, overcoming challenges from the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Bills in critical games.
They now have a chance to replicate their success at home in a much-anticipated NFC Championship rematch against the 49ers, who are again their closest competitors in the conference.
The 49ers, coming off a mini bye, hold an advantage in terms of rest, particularly against the Eagles who might be feeling the strain of their recent overtime game.
Philadelphia faces a significant challenge in defending against the 49ers’ dynamic receiving corps, including Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle. Additionally, Christian McCaffrey’s speed and versatility as a receiver add another layer of complexity for the Eagles’ defence.
San Francisco’s defence is expected to effectively stifle the Eagles’ running game and limit Jalen Hurts’ ability to create big plays.
That said, Brock Purdy is well-positioned to exploit the vulnerabilities in Philadelphia’s pass defence and this combination makes the upcoming game a formidable challenge for the Eagles, with the 49ers poised to exert their dominance.
Pick: 49ers -2.5 @ 1.85
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This season, the Carolina Panthers have had a challenging time with their performance against the spread, recording a lacklustre 1-8-2.
Notably, their struggles extend to road games where they’ve consistently failed to cover the spread, with a 0-5-1 record in such scenarios.
As for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite not covering the spread in their 27-20 loss to the Colts in Week 12, have fared better overall in 2023.
They hold a solid 7-4 record against the spread, showing particular strength in recent games by covering in four of their last five outings.
Their dominance is especially pronounced in divisional matchups against Carolina, where they’ve won seven of the last ten games, including three straight victories at Raymond James Stadium.
While the Panthers might be somewhat revitalised after parting ways with head coach Frank Reich following their 17-10 loss in Week 12, their prospects against Tampa Bay appear bleak.
This outlook remains despite Tampa Bay’s own challenges, having lost six out of their last seven games since their Week 5 bye.
The Buccaneers’ relative strength in covering spreads and their historical success against the Panthers suggest that they are likely to have the upper hand.
Pick: Buccaneers -5.5 @ 1.86
NFL Week 13 Picks & NFL Best Bets
Miami Dolphins -9.5 @ 1.84 vs Washington Commanders
San Francisco 49ers -2.5 @ 1.85 vs Philadelphia Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -5.5 @ 1.86 vs Carolina Panthers
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