NFL Week 12 Betting Trends You Need To Know Before Sunday's Action
After 11 weeks of action, the NFL play-off picture is starting to take shape.
Entering Week 12, two teams that were tipped to make the play-offs are in danger of having their season ended at the end of the regular season.
The Kansas City Chiefs (5-5), who have won the AFC West in each of the last nine seasons, take on the Indianapolis Colts (8-2) at Arrowhead, knowing they cannot afford another loss.
The Detroit Lions (6-4) host the struggling New York Giants (2-8) confident of improving their hopes of winning a very competitive NFC North, which is currently led by the Chicago Bears (7-3).
Check out the latest trends, which might just give you a winning acca with one of the best betting sites like BetMGM.
Patriots @ Bengals: New England To Dominate
There is a possibility that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will return to face the New England Patriots in what is a must-win game for the home side.
The Patriots are top of the AFC East, with Drake Maye leading their offense, and they are favourites on betting apps to improve their record to 9-2.
GAME NOTES:
The Patriots have lost the 2nd quarter just twice this season
The Bengals have won the 2nd quarter just twice this season
New England have won both halves in four of their last five games, including the last two, while the Bengals lost both halves in their 34-12 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh last week.
The Panel's Selection 1: Patriots To Win Both Halves - 37/20 With BetMGM
Colts @ Chiefs: Indy To Strike First
The Chiefs are in danger of missing out on the play-offs for the first time since 2014.
They trail the Denver Broncos (9-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) so Sunday's clash with the high-flying Indianapolis Colts (8-2) has a must-win feel to it.
Colts Record Of Scoring 1st TD:
Week | Opponent | 1st TD |
3 | Titans | ✅ |
4 | Rams | ✅ |
5 | Raiders | ✅ |
6 | Cardinals | ✅ |
7 | Chargers | ✅ |
8 | Titans | ✅ |
9 | Steelers | ✅ |
10 | Falcons | ✅ |
The Colts have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight games, which has resulted in six wins.
The Panel's Selection 2: Colts To Score First Touchdown - 19/20 With BetMGM
Seahawks @ Titans: Walker To Add To Tennessee's Troubles
The Tennessee Titans are already planning for 2026, when they might have the overall number one draft pick for the second successive year.
The Titans have given up a rushing touchdown in all but one game this season, and the Seattle Seahawks have weapons to extend that unwanted streak.
GAME NOTES:
Seahawks not allowed opponent to score in all 4 quarters in 9 of 10 games
Titans have not scored in all 4 quarters in 9 of 10 games
Kenneth Walker III has struggled for touchdowns this season, with just one in his last seven, but Sunday is a great opportunity for the running back to make it back-to-back games with a score.
The Panel's Selection 3: Kenneth Walker III Anytime TD Scorer - Evens With BetMGM
Eagles @ Cowboys: Scoreless Quarter A Possibility
The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) are on course to become the first team to win successive NFC East titles since they won four in a row from 2001 to 2004.
They have a comfortable advantage over the second-placed Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1), who need to win this contest to keep their play-off hopes alive.
GAME NOTES:
Eagles offense leads the NFL with just 1 interception thrown
Cowboys defense ranked joint 26 with just 5 picks
There have been four scoreless quarters in Philadelphia's last three games, so don't be surprised if there's another at the AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
The Panel's Selection 4: Eagles @ Cowboys: At Least One Scoreless Quarter - 7/2 With BetMGM
The above four selections works out to be a 50/1 acca with BetMGM, which includes a 5% bonus.
