About this video

• Video Title: NFL WEEK 12 PICKS AGAINST THE SPREAD | BEST BETS
• Channel: John Lawson
• Speakers: John Lawson
• Duration: 00:30:30

Overview

This video provides John Lawson's picks and analysis for NFL Week 12 games against the spread. He discusses individual matchups, shares his best bets, and offers insights into team performances and player health.

Key takeaways

• Bills at Texans: Lawson picks the Texans to cover, despite the Bills winning, due to concerns about the Bills' recent performance and the Texans' strong defense.
• Steelers at Bears: If Aaron Rodgers plays, Lawson picks the Steelers to cover and win on the upset.
• Jets at Ravens: Lawson believes the Ravens will cover the large spread, citing the Jets' struggles on offense and defense.
• Colts at Chiefs: Lawson picks the Chiefs to win and cover, despite acknowledging the Colts as the better team, due to concerns about Daniel Jones and a perceived need for the Chiefs to win.
• Browns at Raiders: Lawson picks the Raiders to win and cover, citing concerns about the Browns' offensive line and coaching.
• Jags at Cardinals: Lawson picks the Cardinals to cover, not trusting the Jaguars on the road and seeing it as a potential "letdown" spot.
• Packers at Vikings: Lawson picks the Packers to win and cover, expressing significant doubt about JJ McCarthy's ability to perform.
• Falcons at Saints: Lawson picks the Falcons to cover, despite reservations about Kirk Cousins and the Saints' offensive weapons.
• Eagles at Cowboys: Lawson initially picks the Cowboys to cover, while the Eagles win, but expresses a need to revisit this game due to the uncertainty of defensive improvements.
• Buccaneers at Rams: Lawson has a strong lean on the Buccaneers to cover, despite the Rams winning, due to concerns about the Rams' ability to dominate and the Buccaneers' potential to keep it close.
• Panthers at 49ers: Lawson picks the Panthers to cover, believing they can keep it close due to the 49ers' defensive injuries.
• Return and Apology: Lawson expresses his return to form, apologizes for his absence, and addresses a situation where his "gimmick" was allegedly copied.

John Lawson refers to his "money picks" multiple times throughout the video. These are the games where he has the strongest conviction. Based on the transcript, here are the games he explicitly calls a "money pick" or implies strong confidence in:

• Jets at Ravens: He states, "you just have to plug your nose and you have to bet the Ravens here." and "Give me the Baltimore Ravens winning the cover, making a money pick."
• Browns at Raiders: He says, "Give me the Raiders minus three minus three and a half. Make it a damn money pick."
• Packers at Vikings: He calls it, "Packers went in the cover, making a money pack."
• Panthers at 49ers: He declares, "Give me Carolina to cover. Make it a money pick."