### Expert Analysis and Betting Picks for NFL Week 12

The NFL remains a league of surprises, as showcased in Week 11. Key upsets were witnessed with the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphing over the Baltimore Ravens in a game where Justin Tucker, Baltimore's reliable kicker, missed multiple field goals. Additionally, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos steamrolled past the Atlanta Falcons, while the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears thanks to a last-minute field-goal block.

As Week 12 approaches, CBSSports.com and SportsLine have compiled comprehensive betting insights and predictions. Their collection includes expert picks against the spread from CBS Sports analysts and detailed content for each game. This also features recommendations from top SportsLine experts, projections from the SportsLine Projection Model, staff best bets, and survivor picks.

For bettors seeking reliable picks, SportsLine's projection model stands out. This model simulates each NFL game 10,000 times and has proven to be highly effective, generating nearly $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. Currently, it boasts a solid 54-29 record on top-rated picks since Week 7 of the 2022 season.

One of the standout predictions for Week 12 is for the Chicago Bears. Given a spread of +3.5 and an over/under of 39.5, SportsLine's model predicts that the Bears cover the spread almost 60% of the time against the Minnesota Vikings. The model forecasts a tightly contested game, with the Bears and Vikings separated by just one point, making Chicago one of the prime picks of the week.

For a more in-depth analysis and other Week 12 predictions, bettors are encouraged to check the full breakdown available from CBSSports.com and SportsLine.