NFL Week 12 Best Bets: Back the Colts to keep it close against the Lions

• Colts could sneakily cover against high-flying Lions: Indianapolis’ defense should be able to slow down a Lions offense projected for 30 points while relying on quarterback Anthony Richardson to keep the game within a touchdown.

• Bryce Young can put numbers against Chiefs: The game script should cause the Panthers to be more pass-heavy. Back the Carolina quarterback to clear a low line of 177.5 passing yards.

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The NFL season rolls along as we enter Week 12.

In this article, we’ll identify a potentially undervalued team due to a schematic advantage and a recent promising performance. We’ll also back two players who have great matchups and should overperform based on projections. Let’s get into it.

Detroit Lions @ Indianapolis Colts (+7.5, 50.5)

The Lions continue to be rated as the NFL's top team following a blowout win over the Jaguars. It was nothing short of a perfect matchup for Detroit’s offense, which has shredded man coverage all season long and faced a weak Jaguars defense that plays man at one of the highest rates in the NFL.