Top 5 NFL Week 13 Sleepers Predictions<\/h2>\nGreen Bay Packers at\u00a0Detroit Lions (+3)<\/strong> (Thurs, Dec. 3, 8:30 PM ET)<\/h3>\n[sc:NFL240banner ]Why the Lions will win:<\/strong> The Lions have won three in a row and are playing their best ball of the season. Their offense is finally clicking under new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, and is coming off a 31-point thrashing of the Eagles on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\nMeanwhile the defense, which is giving up just 14.3 points per game in those three wins, will go up against a struggling Packers offense that it limited to just 16 points in their earlier meeting.<\/p>\n
Why the Lions will lose:<\/strong> Even with faltering receivers, Aaron Rodgers can pull off some incredible performances. Just ask the Vikings how that went for them. It\u2019s also a bit risky to have complete trust in the Lions offense, which has topped 20 points only three times in 11 games this season.<\/p>\nWriter\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Lions (+3<\/strong><\/a>) beat the Packers, 24-21, to sweep the season series.<\/p>\n![\"2015](\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Todd+Gurley+Rams+v+Ravens.jpg\" "\\"2015-NFL-Week-13-Sleepers-and-Sleeper-Picks\\"")
<\/a><\/p>\nArizona Cardinals at\u00a0St. Louis Rams (+6)<\/strong> (Sun, Dec. 6, 1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\nWhy the Rams will win:<\/strong> The Cards didn\u2019t look all too impressive in their last road game, as they labored to a close win over San Francisco. They are now banged up in the backfield, with Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington likely to miss the trip to St. Louis. Oh, and the Rams already dealt Arizona a defeat in their first meeting this season.<\/p>\nWhy the Rams will lose:<\/strong> The Rams offense has fallen off a cliff, particularly rookie Todd Gurley, who was instrumental in their win at Arizona. As good as the Rams D can be, the team might not be able to score enough against an equally imposing Cardinal defense.<\/p>\nWriter\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Cards win, but the Rams (+6<\/strong><\/a>) cover in a 21-17 loss.<\/p>\nSan Francisco 49ers (+7)<\/strong> at Chicago Bears\u00a0(Sun, Dec. 6, 1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\nWhy the 49ers will win:<\/strong> Despite their lowly record, the Niners are not laying down. They gave the Cardinals \u2013 one of the top teams in the league \u2013 a bit of scare last week. While their depleted offense has struggled mightily to put up points, the San Francisco defense can still play well enough to stay within a touchdown against the Bears, who have averaged just 16 points in their last two games.<\/p>\nWhy the 49ers will lose:<\/strong> The Niners are respectable at home (3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS), but are a trainwreck away from Santa Clara (0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS). The Bears have the better quarterback, and a pass defense that\u2019s giving up just 215 yards per game, second-fewest in the league.<\/p>\nWriter\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Niners (+7<\/strong><\/a>) keep it close and cover in a 17-14 loss.<\/p>\n![\"2015](\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Derek+Carr+Oakland+Raiders.jpg\" "\\"2015-NFL-Week-13-Sleepers-and-Sleeper-Picks\\"")
<\/a><\/p>\nKansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders (+3)<\/strong> (Sun, Dec. 6, 4:05 PM ET)<\/h3>\nWhy the Raiders will win:<\/strong>\u00a0After a couple of disappointing performances, the Oakland offense finally got back on track against the Titans. Derek Carr had his best game in three weeks with 330 passing yards and three touchdowns. Carr could be in for another big game against a Kansas City, especially since he won\u2019t have to deal with the devastating pass rushing ability of the Chiefs\u2019 Justin Houston, who’s out with a knee injury<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhy the Raiders will lose:<\/strong>\u00a0Oakland has been woeful against the run over the last couple of weeks, which isn\u2019t a good matchup against a Chiefs team that has won five-straight and has seemingly been able to move the ball on the ground regardless of who its running back has been.<\/p>\nWriter\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Raiders (+3<\/strong><\/a>) end the Chiefs’ win streak, 31-21.<\/p>\nDenver Broncos\u00a0at San Diego Chargers (+4)<\/strong> (Sun, Dec. 6, 4:05 PM ET)<\/h3>\nWhy the Chargers will win:<\/strong> Philip Rivers and the Chargers finally snapped a month-and-a-half-long funk as he threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns in a big win against the Jaguars. Despite his recent struggles, Rivers is still the better quarterback than the vastly inexperienced Brock Osweiler and has the ability to keep it close at home.<\/p>\nWhy the Chargers will lose:<\/strong> The Chargers have absolutely no homefield advantage, going just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 at home. The Broncos D is also pretty good, and can induce another subpar performance from Rivers and the Chargers offense.<\/p>\nWriter\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Chargers (-4<\/strong><\/a>) cover despite a 21-18 loss.<\/p>\n
[sc:NFL240banner ]Why the Lions will win:<\/strong> The Lions have won three in a row and are playing their best ball of the season. Their offense is finally clicking under new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, and is coming off a 31-point thrashing of the Eagles on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n Meanwhile the defense, which is giving up just 14.3 points per game in those three wins, will go up against a struggling Packers offense that it limited to just 16 points in their earlier meeting.<\/p>\n Why the Lions will lose:<\/strong> Even with faltering receivers, Aaron Rodgers can pull off some incredible performances. Just ask the Vikings how that went for them. It\u2019s also a bit risky to have complete trust in the Lions offense, which has topped 20 points only three times in 11 games this season.<\/p>\n Writer\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Lions (+3<\/strong><\/a>) beat the Packers, 24-21, to sweep the season series.<\/p>\n Why the Rams will win:<\/strong> The Cards didn\u2019t look all too impressive in their last road game, as they labored to a close win over San Francisco. They are now banged up in the backfield, with Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington likely to miss the trip to St. Louis. Oh, and the Rams already dealt Arizona a defeat in their first meeting this season.<\/p>\n Why the Rams will lose:<\/strong> The Rams offense has fallen off a cliff, particularly rookie Todd Gurley, who was instrumental in their win at Arizona. As good as the Rams D can be, the team might not be able to score enough against an equally imposing Cardinal defense.<\/p>\n Writer\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Cards win, but the Rams (+6<\/strong><\/a>) cover in a 21-17 loss.<\/p>\n Why the 49ers will win:<\/strong> Despite their lowly record, the Niners are not laying down. They gave the Cardinals \u2013 one of the top teams in the league \u2013 a bit of scare last week. While their depleted offense has struggled mightily to put up points, the San Francisco defense can still play well enough to stay within a touchdown against the Bears, who have averaged just 16 points in their last two games.<\/p>\n Why the 49ers will lose:<\/strong> The Niners are respectable at home (3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS), but are a trainwreck away from Santa Clara (0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS). The Bears have the better quarterback, and a pass defense that\u2019s giving up just 215 yards per game, second-fewest in the league.<\/p>\n Writer\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Niners (+7<\/strong><\/a>) keep it close and cover in a 17-14 loss.<\/p>\n Why the Raiders will win:<\/strong>\u00a0After a couple of disappointing performances, the Oakland offense finally got back on track against the Titans. Derek Carr had his best game in three weeks with 330 passing yards and three touchdowns. Carr could be in for another big game against a Kansas City, especially since he won\u2019t have to deal with the devastating pass rushing ability of the Chiefs\u2019 Justin Houston, who’s out with a knee injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why the Raiders will lose:<\/strong>\u00a0Oakland has been woeful against the run over the last couple of weeks, which isn\u2019t a good matchup against a Chiefs team that has won five-straight and has seemingly been able to move the ball on the ground regardless of who its running back has been.<\/p>\n Writer\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Raiders (+3<\/strong><\/a>) end the Chiefs’ win streak, 31-21.<\/p>\n Why the Chargers will win:<\/strong> Philip Rivers and the Chargers finally snapped a month-and-a-half-long funk as he threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns in a big win against the Jaguars. Despite his recent struggles, Rivers is still the better quarterback than the vastly inexperienced Brock Osweiler and has the ability to keep it close at home.<\/p>\n Why the Chargers will lose:<\/strong> The Chargers have absolutely no homefield advantage, going just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 at home. The Broncos D is also pretty good, and can induce another subpar performance from Rivers and the Chargers offense.<\/p>\n Writer\u2019s Prediction:<\/strong> The Chargers (-4<\/strong><\/a>) cover despite a 21-18 loss.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nArizona Cardinals at\u00a0St. Louis Rams (+6)<\/strong> (Sun, Dec. 6, 1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
San Francisco 49ers (+7)<\/strong> at Chicago Bears\u00a0(Sun, Dec. 6, 1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nKansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders (+3)<\/strong> (Sun, Dec. 6, 4:05 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Denver Broncos\u00a0at San Diego Chargers (+4)<\/strong> (Sun, Dec. 6, 4:05 PM ET)<\/h3>\n