The successful run of NFL favorites that began Thanksgiving Day continued to produce winners for the betting public through this weekend came, before coming to a crashing halt in primetime.
In Week 12, favorites covered the spread in 12 games, tied for the most ever in a single week. It resulted in the best week of the season for bettors, according to the bookmakers.
The betting public, per usual, backed the favorites again on Sunday, loading up parlays with popular favorites -- the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions -- both to win straight-up and cover the spread.