Thanksgiving Day is known for turkey, family, and NFL football. There are three games on the NFL schedule Thursday, and football can be seen on the television all throughout the day.
The first game of the day is one of the best rivalries in the NFL, but it’s a game that features two of the worst teams in the league. The final two games of the day feature some terrific teams, including some potential Super Bowl winners.
Chicago Bears (-3.0) at Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears are three-point favorites in Detroit on Thursday in a game that will feature a pair of backup quarterbacks. Chicago has already beaten Detroit once this season, and the Bears have been dominant in this rivalry over the past few years.
Chicago still has a defense that can take over a game, and the Bears should be able to put up a low number in this one. Running back David Montgomery does have Chicago averaging 132 rushing yards per game, and that ground attack will come into play as well.
The Detroit Lions have not scored more than 20 points in each of their last five games, and don’t expect much offense in this one. Detroit looks like a checked-out team. Playing at home should at least keep them in this game.
This should be a close game, but Chicago wins and covers the spread.
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Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys (-7.5)
The 7-3 Dallas Cowboys host the 5-5 Las Vegas Raiders in-game that should feature a ton of offense. Las Vegas has now lost three straight games, and facing the Cowboys in Dallas won’t be a ton of fun.
The Raiders are giving up more than 26 points per game this season, and the offense hasn’t given the defense much help. Las Vegas is rushing for just 83 yards per game, and that has the defense on the field way too much.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown for 2,557 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, but he struggled in the most recent loss. Getting the running game going for Dallas is going to be a major key.
This feels like a game that Dallas will win, but it would be wise to take the 7.5-points and bet on the Las Vegas Raiders.
Buffalo Bills (-6.5) at New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints host the Buffalo Bills in the final matchup of the day. Both of these teams have struggled of late, and that could create an interesting matchup on Thursday night.
The Bills have struggled on offense in two of their last three games and running the football continues to be an issue. Quarterback Josh Allen has thrown 21 touchdowns on the year, but he doesn’t always get much protection from his offensive line.
New Orleans has lost three straight games, and the defense has been a problem recently. The Saints are giving up nearly 22 points per game, and they could struggle to get stops in the secondary against Buffalo.
The Bills are the better team, and they win this game by a touchdown to cover the spread.
