NFL Week 13 picks: Can Chargers, Rams get back on winning road at Atlanta, New Orleans?

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-5 (.615); season 115-64 (.642). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-8 (.385); season 95-82-2 (.537). Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local.

BEARS (4-7) AT LIONS (10-1)

Bears receiver Keenan Allen, shown celebrating a catch against the Vikings, has become a reliable target for Caleb Williams. (Erin Hooley / Associated Press)

Thursday, 9:30 a.m. TV: Channel 2 (CBS)

Line: Lions by 10½. O/U: 48½.

Chicago has been playing better lately, and Keenan Allen is getting more involved. The Bears should hang in for a while, but Detroit is better all around and figures to pull away in the second half.

Pick: Lions 31, Bears 20

GIANTS (2-9) AT COWBOYS (4-7)

Drew Lock is the likely starting quarterback for the Giants against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press)

Thursday, 1:30 p.m. TV: Channel 11 (FOX)

Line: Cowboys by 3½. O/U: 37½.

The Dallas defense is getting a little healthier and quarterback Cooper Rush has done a respectable job. The Giants look like they’re tanking. Better chance with Drew Lock than injured Tommy DeVito.

Pick: Cowboys 20, Giants 16

DOLPHINS (5-6) at PACKERS (8-3)

The Dolphins have won three in a row with the return of Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

Thursday, 5:20 p.m. TV: Channel 4 (NBC)

Line: Packers by 3½. O/U: 47½.

Miami has won three in a row since the return of Tua Tagovailoa, so the Dolphins will make this interesting. But a prime time game at Lambeau Field with that familiar cold weather on tap? Go with Green Bay.

Pick: Packers 28, Dolphins 24

RAIDERS (2-9) AT CHIEFS (10-1)

Back from a thumb injury, Aidan O’Connell is expected to start for the Raiders against the Chiefs. Desmond Ridder is the backup option. (David Becker /…


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