Simplebet has broken down some notable trends centered around first-drive bets to help bettors get results from their NFL picks early in Week 12.
Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
1st PIT Steelers Drive Result: Field Goal Attempt +350
Chris Boswell’s range is unlimited. He’s 9-for-10 from 50-plus yards. Not only that, he has yet to miss an attempt inside of 50 yards.
That’s part of why the Steelers have attempted the third-most field goals of any team — despite having played one less game than the two teams ahead of them in this category. Pittsburgh is in position to close the gap vs. the Browns, who have given up the ninth-most points this season.
Sunday
Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts
1st DET Lions Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score -125
Detroit leads the entire NFL in points per game this season. As one might expect, the Lions have also scored the most total touchdowns this season.
What’s surprising is the Lions have done all this despite having already had their bye — unlike the Ravens, Bills and Bengals.
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders
1st DEN Broncos Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score +125
Bo Nix led his offense to six scoring drives on all eight drives that he started in Week 11 vs. the Falcons. He’s in position to thrive again, with the Raiders having surrendered the fourth-most points per game this season.
Monday
Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers
1st BAL Ravens Drive Result Grouped: No Offensive Score -115
While the Ravens rank second in points per game, their offense starts games off slow. They have not scored on any of their last five game-opening drives.
That trend is in position to maintain on Monday. The Chargers are giving up just 14.5 points per game, on average, which is the lowest mark in the NFL.
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