Unlike in the AFC where it seems as though every week there is a shuffling for the order of the top contenders in the conference, the NFC has been dominated by a select group of teams. At the top of the list is the defending Super Bowl champions Green Bay Packers, who along with the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants have established themselves as the sports betting teams to beat in the NFC.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers (-14)
Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
The Packers are at the top of the NFC pyramid, and actually appear to be distancing themselves more and more with every passing week. While the talk about a potential perfect season may be somewhat premature, there is no denying that the way in which Green Bay has dominated this season is something special. The Packers will look to continue their run at home this weekend against the slumping Buccaneers, which find themselves in a desperate situation after losing three straight. Tampa Bay will have a tough time ending their slide this week however, especially with injuries hurting their defensive line. The Buccaneers have allowed at least 24 points in each of their past three losses, and that pay head number could go way up this Sunday.
NFL Betting Pick: Green Bay Packers - 14
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers (-9.5)
Sunday 4:05 PM ET
While Green Bay remains undefeated, the 49ers’ only loss of the season has helped spawn their current seven-game winning streak, which has them second to only the Packers in the NFC standings. San Francisco has played every game like it is the Super Bowl, and if they continue to perform at this level they very well could have a chance. The 49ers’ defense ranks first in the NFL against the run, which means that the Cardinals will be in tough as quarterback John Skelton is forced to deal with the betonline bulk of the offensive responsibility.
NFL Betting Pick: San Francisco 49ers – 9.5
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants (-4.5)
Sunday, 8:30 PM ET
The Eagles had several chances to put the Cardinals away last weekend and couldn’t do it, even with both Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson unavailable for the second half. But Jackson is no longer suspended and Maclin should be available, which automatically makes Philadelphia’s offense a legitimate threat as long as Michael Vick can take a hit even with his broken ribs. If Vick cannot play and Vince Young is forced in to a starter role than the Eagles could be in trouble, but if he does play then Philadelphia will have a chance. The Giants had done a good job of not turning the ball over until Eli Manning made a couple of mistakes in last weekend’s NFL loss to the 49ers.
NFL Betting Picks : Philadelphia Eagles + 4.5
