As NFL First Half Lines continue to gain popularity among bettors, Week 13 offers exciting opportunities to get in on the action, with first-half betting options giving fans a new way to approach the game and potentially boost their winnings.
Betting NFL First Half Lines for Week 13 Games
NFL Week 13 First Half Forecast: Expert Predictions and Betting Tips
2024 NFL Season | 104th season of National League in the United States
Week 13: Thursday, November 28th – Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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NFL betting has evolved dramatically in the past 20 years.
In the old days, handicappers had to settle on making NFL bets against the spread, on the moneyline, or over/under totals.
Not anymore. NFL bettors can play options on first half, second half, and even quarters.
Check out why you should consider making NFL first half bets as well as examples in NFL Week 13 on how implement a first half betting strategy.
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Coaches often script the first half
Some of the best coaches in the NFL script their entire first half.
Two of the top HCs in the current National Football League, Andy Reid with the Kansas City Chiefs and Sean Payton with the Denver Broncos, like to put first half plans in action.
It doesn’t always work out in their favor.
But when it does, the Chiefs and Broncos get a leg up on their competition heading into halftime.
It also allows NFL sports betting fans to get an idea of whether or not there is value in the first half spread.
Players on favored home teams often get off to a first half hot start
Football players respond to home field advantage.
This is true at the college level and at the NFL.
When we add the fact that some coaches like to script the first half and that players, especially offensive players, respond better in the first half than their opponents, we can get idea of whether or not a team will cover the first half spread.
Taking advantage of NFL spread lines before halftime adjustments can lead to profit
NFL head coaches are terrific at making second half adjustments.
So we want to pounce on first half betting lines before coaches make those adjustments.
This is especially true in the case of a first half home underdog.
If a team is the dog, they’re most likely going to cover in the first half and not the second.
Coaching can’t replace talent and talented teams tend to step it up in the second half lines.
Teams are often first half or second half squads
The Cincinnati Bengals are for sure a second half team.
Think of the rallies and almost rallies that Joe Burrow has led the Bengals to this season and in the past.
Some teams are first half teams.
Some are second and some fall in the middle.
Check out first half scores in the team’s last few games to get a good idea of the trend for that squad.
NFL Week 13 Examples
New York Giants +1.5 at Dallas Cowboys
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
The Cowboys are a mess.
Dallas will struggle to move the football versus a decent Giants’ defense.
Almost as important? Brian Daboll is one of those first half script coaches.
Mike McCarthy has given up.
So the G-Men should roll in the first half.
NFL 1st Half Pick: Giants +1.5
Miami Dolphins +2 at Green Bay Packers
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
The Dolphins aren’t necessarily a first half team.
The Packers are somewhat of a second half team.
Matt LaFleur, Green Bay’s coach, and Jordan Love, the Packers QB, step it up in the second half.
This has occurred more than once this season.
Taking advantage of a projected +2 on the Fins makes sense.
NFL 1st Half Pick: Dolphins +2
Pittsburgh Steelers +1.5 versus Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, December 1st, 2024
This season the Bengals have been a solid second half team but as a first half team, Cincinnati has been a disaster.
Pittsburgh should have the lead heading into halftime.
The Bengals could rally and win at the end but in the first half, Russell Wilson and his squad get the head start against Joe Burrow and his team.
NFL 1st Half Pick: Saints +1.5
New Orleans Saints +1.5 versus LA Rams
Sunday, December 1st, 2024
The Rams can get out to a hot start in this.
The Saints, though, have been hot in the first half in the past few games.
New Orleans had a bye in NFL Week 12.
So they for sure should have the offense rolling in the first half versus a less than stellar Rams defense.
NFL 1st Half Pick: Steelers +1.5
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Jets lead Browns 13-3
Bears lead Jaguars 13-10
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Can you bet NFL First Half Lines? Let’s Find Out
Yes, you can bet on NFL First Half Lines!
First half lines allow you to bet on the outcome of the first half of a game, adding an extra layer of excitement and betting opportunities.
To place a bet on first half lines, you’ll need to sign up with an online sportsbook that offers NFL betting.
Here’s how to get started:
- Create an account:
Sign up for a new account by providing your personal information and verifying your identity. - Deposit funds:
Fund your account using your preferred payment method, such as credit card, debit card, or e-wallet. - Find the NFL betting section:
Navigate to the NFL section of the sportsbook and look for the specific game you want to bet on. - Place your bet:
Choose the "First Half" option and select your preferred bet type (e.g., moneyline, point spread, over/under) and wager the desired amount.
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How to Handicap the 1st Half of the 2017 NFL Betting Season
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When it comes to handicapping any NFL season, not just the upcoming 2017 campaign, the fact of the matter is that you need to use a far different approach when you handicap the 1st half than you will over the final eight games. In essence, your betting mindset will and should be, a lot different during the first half of the season than the second half as a vast majority of teams start to reveal ‘who they really are’ once the second half gets underway.
So, what’s an NFL bettors to do when you handicap the 1st half of the season when many teams aren’t showing their ‘true colors?’ Use extra caution, that’s what! Let me explain just how you should handicap the 1st half of the quickly approaching 2017 season and any other season that follows by using a few teams as an example.
A Closer Look At The How to Handicap the 1st Half of the 2017 NFL Betting Season
New England Patriots
The first thing you need to know is that, despite going a blistering 14-2 last season while covering the spread an insane 13 times, the Patriots are not, repeat, not, going to blow all of their opponents off the field in 2017. For instance, the Pats open at home against a dangerous Kansas City team that won a dozen games in 2016 and one that has an excellent defense that finished seventh in points allowed.
After that, Tom Brady and company visit Drew Brees and the high-scoring New Orleans Saints, before hosting Hosting and Carolina and then hitting the road to take on Jameis Winston and the blossoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Truth be told, you had better realize that each of New England’s first five opponents could very well cover the spread, even in losing efforts for their own various reasons.
Like the Chiefs, Houston has a powerful defense and Carolina had one prior to last season. In the case of the Saints, they have their own future Hall of Fame quarterback and can put 30 points on the board against anyone. Last but not least, Tampa Bay has a franchise signal-caller in Winston and added to their offense in a big way this offseason. Use some caution early with the Pats as they could be looking at some unrealistic lines based on their Super Bowl-winning campaign from last season.
Oakland Raiders
Sure, the Oakland Raiders have a stud in young quarterback Derek Carr and an offense that put up an impressive 26.0 points per game to rank seventh overall a year ago. However, Oakland also finished in the bottom third in every meaningful defensive statistical category, so it remains to be seen how they’re going to come out of the gate on that side of the ball in 2017.
The Raiders could get in a shootout at Tennessee in Week 1 and they’ll face a very good offense in Washington in Week 3, not to mention a powerful defense when they hit the road to battle AFC West rival Denver in Week 4. Their Week 7 home date against a Chiefs team they lost to twice last season will be no walk in the park and they visit another playoff participant in Miami in Week 9.
To put it mildly, the Raiders are no locks to either win – or cover the spread in each of these contests, so use some caution, at least until you see how Oakland performs defensively early on.
Dallas Cowboys
In the cases of the Cowboys, sure they found they have a legitimate franchise signal-caller in Dak Prescott and superstar running back in Ezekiel Elliott, but they also have a defense that needs upgrades at linebacker and in the secondary after finishing 26th against the pass a year ago. Can the Boys get past a New York Giants team that beat them twice last season in Week 1 or will the G-Men be even more prepared for Prescott and Elliott than they were last season? Can the Boys win on the road against a Denver team with a powerful defense and a big amount of motivation heading into 2017?
Will they get past an Arizona Cardinals team that finished second in total defense in 2016 and is also desperate to get back into the playoffs after seeing their three-year run end in 2017? Last but not least, will their secondary get toasted by Aaron Rodgers and the Green bay Packers in Week 5? Right now, no one knows how their defense is going to perform, which is why you need to use caution when betting on the Boys early on in 2017.
Green Bay Packers
The Packers went 10-6 to win the NFC North last season and they also reached the NFC Championship game before eventually falling to Atlanta. Still, they finished a dismal 31st against the pass last season and open with two tough dates in 2017 at home against Seattle and on the road at Atlanta.
Will Aaron Rodgers and company be able to put enough points on the board against Seattle powerful defense and will they be able to stop Atlanta’s high-powered passing attack in Week 2? Can they pass road tests at Dallas and NFC North rival Minnesota in Weeks 5 and 6 respectively or is another slow start in store for Green Bay after they had to win their final six games a year ago to reach the playoffs? Only time, like a few weeks, will tell. Use caution early on everyone!
These four teams. Which were all playoff participants a year ago, are all perfect examples of why you need to have a different mindset when you handicap the 1st half of the season as opposed to the second half. Now happy hunting.
