The annual NFL schedule always yields a spectacular Thanksgiving schedule, and this year’s tripleheader is no exception as a pair of division rivals kick off the day with an undefeated record on the line. The second game a pair of teams on three-game winning streaks, and the nightcap has the first head-coaching meeting of brothers in NFL history.
Packers Lions Odds – Thursday, 12:30 PM ET
Green Bay (10-0) comes in as a 6-point favorite on the road in Detroit (7-3), and they’re a solid 7-3 ATS, including 3-2 ATS on the road. They’re 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five road against the Lions, but a BetOnline.com review would tell you that this is a different Detroit team and one that can put up points with the Packers. The Lions are 6-3-1 ATS and like the Packers, seven of their 10 games this season have gone over the posted total, so expect a lot of points at Ford Field on Thursday. Detroit is also 3-2 ATS at home this season.
Dolphins Cowboys Odds – Thursday, 4:15 PM ET
Dallas (6-4) is favored by a touchdown at home according to price per head bookmaking odds, and the Cowboys have won three in a row SU. They’re 4-5-1 ATS and only 2-3 ATS at Cowboys Stadium this season, while the Dolphins are 4-6 ATS and 2-3 ATS on the road in 2011. Miami has actually fared well on the road against the Cowboys, going 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS in Dallas since 1987, and the Dolphins are also 5-1 SU in six Thanksgiving games. The Cowboys are 27-15 on Turkey Day.
49ers Ravens Odds – Thursday, 8:20 PM ET
Finally, your pay per head sportsbook has Baltimore (7-3) as a field-goal favorite at home in the first edition of the “Harbaugh Bowl” as John leads the Ravens to a primetime meeting with little brother Jim and the 49ers (9-1), who are an incredible 9-0-1 ATS, and 4-0 ATS on the road. The Ravens are 5-4-1 ATS in 2011, including 3-1-1 ATS at home and they need a win to keep pace with Pittsburgh in the brutal AFC North. San Francisco has been the surprise of the regular season so far, but there are still some skeptics who think that the 49ers are benefitting from a weak NFC West. A win, or even a close loss, against the Ravens on the road in Baltimore should convince any doubters that the 49ers are for real. And then there is the Harbaugh aspect of it all; there is a lot on the line in this game and this could be the most difficult choice sports betting players make all day.
