Week 12 provided some thrilling finishes between familiar foes that changed the landscape of some division races.

The Rams and Seahawks played a thriller for first place in the NFC West, with Los Angeles sneaking by with a 21-19 win. The Bears held off a Vikings comeback by leading a game-winning drive with under two minutes left for the third straight week. The Broncos extend their hot streak, winning their eighth consecutive game with a walk-off field goal against the Chiefs to maintain a two-game lead in the AFC West.

With last week's results, we saw a change in the NFL MVP race. Oddsmakers were impressed with Matthew Stafford’s (+135) performance and victory over the Seahawks, as he is now the sole favorite to win his first-ever MVP award in his illustrious 17-year career. Drake Maye (+175) was the co-leader last week but dropped to second place despite a win against the Jets. The notable player trending up is Josh Allen (+450), whose odds surged after throwing for 317 yards with 6 total TDs against the Buccaneers.

Week 12 Preview

This week has several potentially exciting games. It starts with the Texans hosting the Bills on Thursday Night Football. Buffalo will try to keep pace with New England in the AFC East, and Houston, with a 5-5 record, attempts to remain in playoff contention.

On Sunday, the early slate has some highlighted matchups featuring potential playoff teams, including the Steelers vs. Bears and Colts vs. Chiefs.

The Eagles and Cowboys will meet up in a divisional battle. For Dallas, this game is vital if it wants to stay in contention in the NFC East. Sunday concludes with a contest between division leaders as the Buccaneers head to Los Angeles to take on the Rams.

Week 12 concludes on Monday night with the Panthers vs. 49ers. San Francisco (7-4) currently holds the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, and with Carolina (6-5) being 9th, they could take that spot with a win.

BetSmart Player Prop Finder

The BetSmart package has been helping cappers throughout the NFL season. With trackers for Arbitrage Bets, Positive EV, and Middle Bets, you have a ton of high-percentage wagers to choose from.

It also features the popular Prop Finder tool, which provides detailed information on all of the best available props. Each prop has data, including its positive EV percentage, the sportsbook with the best odds, and the frequency with which the player has hit the number in the last 5, 10, and 15 games.

The BetSmart Prop Finder currently has valuable data for hundreds of player props in Week 12 of the NFL.

Here are 5 to consider:

1. Josh Allen

Game: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans
Date: Thursday, November 20 @ 8:15 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Rushing Attempts Under 6.5 Yards
Odds: -116
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings
Trends: 100% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

2. DK Metcalf

Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears
Date: Sunday, November 23 @ 1 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Receiving Yards Under 55.5
Odds: -115
Sportsbook(s): Hard Rock
Trends: 100% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

3. Kirk Cousins

Game: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
Date: Sunday, November 23 @ 4:25 p.m. ET
Prop: Total Pass Attempts Under 32.5
Odds: -110
Sportsbook(s): Hard Rock
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

4. Baker Mayfield

Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Date: Sunday, November 23 @ 8:20 p.m. ET
Prop: Longest Pass Under 34.5
Odds: -110
Sportsbook(s): Hard Rock
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

5. Christian McCaffrey

Game: Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers
Date: Monday, November 24 @ 8:15 p.m. ET
Prop: Longest Reception Over 16.5
Odds: -105
Sportsbook(s): DraftKings, BetMGM
Trends: 80% in Last 5, 70% in Last 10

Props & Middle Betting Opportunities

If you want the best way to profit from player props, you need to follow the latest trends. This will help you spot middle bets that can double your wins.

Props, such as Total Receptions, offer a fantastic opportunity to profit from Middle Bets. For example, if one sportsbook has a player’s Total Receptions set at 4.5 and another at 5.5, you would bet the Over 4.5 and Under 5.5. If the final number is 5, you win both. If it's higher or lower, you take a minimal loss.

With our Most Profitable Markets tool, you can see that the Total Receptions prop market has consistently created excellent betting opportunities, as it offers a positive ROI. Here is some data provided by the tool:

Last 7 Days: 185% ROI
Last 14 Days: 110% ROI
Last 30 Days: 49% ROI

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