The NFL season has been topsy-turvy. There have been plenty of upsets and the only thing certain is kickers will connect from 50 yards or longer on field-goal attempts more often than in any other season.
Week 11 brings some intriguing – fascinating matchups – and it is time to look at the plays with the NFL betting lines out for another 14-game slate.
Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles Betting Analysis
The week opens with a key NFC East clash as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders. To give you an idea of how improved Washington is, it comes into the game at the Linc as a 3½-point underdog on NFL odds.
A year ago this game saw Philly as a seven-point home favorite on betting lines. Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn have improved Washington significantly.
The total is 48½ and that is where our play will be. Powerful offenses run up the score.
- Pick: Over 48½ points (-110).
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Analysis
The lead in the AFC North is up for grabs as the Baltimore Ravens visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Ravens are 3½-point dogs with the total sitting at 48½ points.
Recency bias could help in deciding on this game. The Steelers come off a game at Washington that saw 55 points scored. This one has the feel of a hard-hitting game but there will be plenty of scoring. The Week 11 NFL betting odds have set the total at a number that can be surpassed via passing and running scores.
- Pick: Over 48½ points (-115).
Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets Betting Analysis
This is a game bettors should beware. However, the New York Jets giving 3½ points to the Indianapolis Colts feels like a strong play. If Aaron Rodgers is going to do anything right, this is it. And remember, the Jets beat the AFC South-leading Texans in their last home game. The Colts aren’t the Texans.
- Pick: Jets -3½ points (-110).
Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers Betting Analysis
The game was flexed into SNF because the Colts-Jets contest was so lame.
Under Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers are quietly having a wonderful season. The Bengals are creating nothing but misery for their fandom.
The number sits at Chargers -1 and the total is 46½ points.
Harbaugh will outcoach Zak Taylor, whose Bengals are playing the way the Chargers used to finding ways to lose.
- Pick: Chargers -1 (-125), Under 46 1 /2 points (-115).
Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys Betting Analysis
The week concludes with a Texas showdown. However, only one team is carrying its weight. Imagine the Dallas Cowboys being eight-point underdogs at home.
That is exactly where they are in Week 11.
The total is 42½. This is a tough game to figure out because Dallas is so hurting and Cooper Rush is at QB.
Nothing is going right for Dallas. Will it get clobbered in back-to-back weeks at home? Sure feels like it.