These picks are not intended to be for professional gambling purposes or anything to that effect, they are merely predictions for the week against the spread.
Week 13 NFL Spread Picks
Buffalo -6.5 vs. San Francisco-
The Bills have historically been a great home team and San Francisco isn't showing any noteworthy signs of life as of late.
Buffalo is still in the playoff chase and they have faced tougher competition all year than San Francisco.
Last week was a breakout offensive game for the Bills against Kansas City as they scored a whopping 55 points and their offense should be in rhythm heading into this game.
Lee Evans should be able to have a strong game if the Bills pick up some of the 49ers' blitz packages and they are most likely to do that on Sunday. Trent Edwards is gaining experience and confidence with the Bills.
Tampa Bay -4 vs. New Orleans-
The Saints are also coming off of a huge offensive game, this time against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night, and they also will most likely have Reggie Bush back and ready to go against the Buccaneers.
The Bucs have been a quality team all year and New Orleans has underachieved a bit but Tampa Bay's running back situation is unsettled and they won't be able to keep pace with the Saints by throwing the ball all day.
If Drew Brees can continue his hot streak, there's no way the Saints won't cover this spread if not win the game outright against the Buccaneers in week 13.
Green Bay -3 vs. Carolina-
The Panthers are peaking heading down the stretch and the Packers don't look like the same team they've been in the past few years. The NFC North is very weak and the Packers are lucky to be in the playoff race with the way they've played lately. The Saints ran circles around them last Monday night.
Carolina has the running game going behind the speed and explosiveness of DeAngelo Williams and the power of Jonathan Stewart along with a good passing game and that versatility will lead them to a win in this week 13 contest.
Oakland -3 vs. Kansas City-
The experience of KC's coaching staff vs. Oakland's and the Chiefs' nothing-to-lose mentality on the road will lead them to a win here in hostile territory at the Black Hole in Oakland.
Kansas City seems to be playing more relaxed and aggressive and that will be the difference in this game.
