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The Big Game
Is today’s Eagles-Ravens game a Super Bowl sneak peek?
The Ravens are favored by 2.5 points (DraftKings) or 3 (Circa) for the late afternoon affair (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS).
VSiN host Matt Youmans makes the case for the Ravens:
Saquon Barkley is running into the MVP debate by leading the league with 1,392 rushing yards, including 255 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ blowout victory over the Rams last week. Philadelphia (9-2) has displayed defensive improvement, too, winning seven straight to turn into the team I picked to win the NFC over the summer. This may mean something or it could be an odd trend that means nothing in this specific matchup, but Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson owns a 23-1 record against NFC opponents. I’ll roll with Jackson and the Ravens’ No. 2-ranked run defense (77.9 ypg) in a battle that will be won on the ground.
VSiN.com senior reporter Dave “Dog or Pass” Tuley unsurprisingly makes the case for the Eagles:
As great as the Ravens (8-4) look at times, the Eagles (9-2) are actually playing better overall right now (No. 3 in total offense behind the No. 1 Ravens, but Philly is No. 1 in total defense while Baltimore is No. 24 and carried by the offense). I’m including the Eagles +9 in my teasers, but I’ll also take them plus the field goal as I have them favored on a neutral field (and regular readers know I’m not putting much stock in home-field advantage these days).
>>Tuley Takes on all of today’s games.
In his Best Bets column, Wes Reynolds offers this wager: Eagles/Ravens UN 24.5 1st Half
Everything we do on Week 13 is posted here, including more Best Bets from Adam Burke, Steve Makinen, Will Hill, Zach Cohen and Tyler Shoemaker.
More Week 13 resources
>Look for Josh Appelbaum‘s Sharp Report later this morning.
>DraftKings/Circa Betting Splits: At the top of this email, the chart shows a comparison of the betting splits from DraftKings and Circa Sports. Keep an eye on them this morning for late action.
>Weather: Kevin Roth of Rotogrinders is keeping an eye on the 49ers-Bills game in Buffalo. The stadium is expected to receive 2 to 3 feet of snow by kickoff when light snow is forecast to be falling with a wind chill of about 17 degrees.
>Injury Report: Bills LB Matt Milano was activated off injured reserve and will play vs. the 49ers. . . . Chargers RB JK Dobbins (knee) and Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) were placed on IR.
For the latest weather, line moves and injury updates, tune into VSiN’s Pro Football Tailgate Show (10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET) with Tim Murray and Rich Gannon. Guests include Michael Lombardi, John Hansen and Brent Musburger.
Contest Corner
In Circa Survivor, there were still 54 live entries going into Week 13b (12 games today and Monday):
In Circa Survivor, there were still 54 live entries going into Week 13b (12 games today and Monday):
The picks:
Commanders 13
Bucs 11
Bills 11
Broncos 11
Vikings 2
Bengals 2
Colts 2
Rams 1
Texans 1
The top Circa Million picks for Week 13:
Bucs -5.5 (1,468)
Seahawks -1.5 (1,265)
Rams -2.5 (1,231)
Broncos -5.5 (1,226)
Cardinals +3.5 (1,199)
>Go to our Circa contest resources page for the full consensus lists and individual picks, plus the updated standings and picks for the Circa Friday Football Invitational and our Average Joe Contest.
Today in college basketball
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.
>Adam Burke‘s top plays will be up later today.
Quick Hits
NBA: Zach Cohen will post his Best Bets later today on our NBA page.
NHL: Look for Jonathan Davis‘ picks by mid-morning on our NHL page.
