There will be a number of key games in week 11. Some teams are trying to salvage their seasons, while others are seeking a way to turn things around. As the season marches on, there are fewer opportunities for teams and players to leave a stamp on the 2022 season.
Here’s a look at the top five point spread picks for NFL week 11.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
Bengals vs. Steelers Picks
Best Bet: Bengals -5
Cincinnati opened the season by losing a game in overtime because its long-snapper got injured and the Bengals hooked two field goals that would have put them ahead. In that game, the Bengals also committed five soul-crushing turnovers to keep the Steelers in the game.
Pittsburgh’s offense is still struggling to find its way under Kenny Pickett. The Steelers, who are 4-4-1 against the spread, have the second-worst scoring offense in the league, putting up 15.6 points per game.
Cincinnati will ride its strong passing game against a Pittsburgh team that still hasn’t applied the same type of pressure on the quarterback, even with T.J. Watt back.
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos
Raiders vs. Broncos Picks
Best Bet: Broncos -2.5
The Raiders are in a total freefall after losing to the Colts, who replaced their coach with a former player who led Indianapolis to a win over Las Vegas last week.
The Broncos also struggled to build off their win the week before, laying an egg after coming off the bye week. Denver struggled to slow down Las Vegas’ rushing attack during the team’s first meeting.
However, the Raiders seem to be in an identity crisis now that Denver should be able to take advantage of. The Broncos will improve to 4-6 on the year and win by a field goal.
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings
Cowboys vs. Vikings Picks
Best Bet: Vikings -1
Piling on Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins due to his past failures has been a popular joke among NFL fans. However, against Buffalo last week, Minnesota leaned heavily on Cousins’ passing during a game where the Vikings erased a double-digit deficit to improve to 8-1. Minnesota is only 4-4-1 against the spread despite its strong start.
The Cowboys dropped a heartbreaker in overtime on the road to a bad Packers team last week. Minnesota will cover the narrow spread here by winning at home.
Detroit Lions at New York Giants
Lions vs. Giants Picks
Best Bet: Lions +3.5
The Lions offense has been keeping them in games all season. Detroit’s problem is they haven’t been able to corral many of their opponents’ offenses, either.
The Lions picked up a big win over Chicago last week and are looking to build on that momentum. Despite being 5-4 against the spread, Detroit is 3-6 overall.
The Giants are 7-2 against the spread during their strong start. New York has struggled to stop the run at times this season. Detroit will keep this game close.
New York Jets at New England Patriots
Jets vs. Patriots Picks
Best Bet: Patriots -3
The Jets will need to be significantly better on offense in their rematch with New England. The Patriots will do enough on offense to complete a narrow season sweep of the Jets.