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Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 14 matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets

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The Indianapolis Colts (6-6) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) tussle at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Colts-Buccaneers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 14 matchup.

Colts at Buccaneers: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • When these teams meet, you should recall a Monday night battle in 2003 when Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison erupted for a giant comeback from 35-14 down with about seven minutes remaining.
  • The Colts head into this one with a 6-2-1 ATS mark across the past nine road games.
  • The Buccaneers enter 2-6 ATS across the past eight games overall, and they’re 0-5 ATS in the previous five contests at home.
  • The under is 5-2 across Indy’s past seven on the road, while going 21-5 in the next 26 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  • The Over has cashed in nine of the past 10 for the Bucs, while going 4-0 in the previous four at the RayJay.
  • Indy ranks fourth in rushing yards (139.0 YPG), and they’re ninth in the NFL against the run (101.8 YPG).
  • Tampa ranks fifth in the NFL in total yards (380.4 YPG), fourth in passing yards (284.2 YPG) and fourth in points scored (28.3 PPG).
  • The Bucs are second in the NFL against the run (76.3 YPG), but they’re 31st against the pass (281.8 YPG) and 30th in points allowed (28.8 PPG).

Colts at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Colts: CB Kenny Moore II (ankle), WR T.Y. Hilton (calf) and PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) are listed as out. RB Marlon Mack (hand) is likely to make his return, while WR Parris Campbell (hand) might also play.

Buccaneers: LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) and DB M.J. Stewart (knee) are questionable.

Colts at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Colts 23

Moneyline (?)

The Buccaneers (-176) are a moderate favorite, but you’re better off playing the spread. If you like the Colts (+145), they’re a much better value on the ML.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Bucs moneyline returns a $5.68 profit with a Tampa victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The BUCCANEERS (-3.5, +100) are laying three and the hook, and that’s always a worry for bettors. However, the way the Colts (+3.5, -121) looked last week with the Tennessee Titans marching the ball up and down the field, the Bucs look like a safe play at home.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 47.5 (-106) is a good play based upon Tampa’s struggles against the pass, and the solid passing on both sides. The Bucs held the Jacksonville Jaguars down last week, but posted plenty on offense. They won’t hold the Colts in check, as Indy is much more gifted, and they might get a big bump with Mack returning to the backfield, too.

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Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams odds, lines, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams sports betting odds and lines, with Week 14 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

With their playoff hopes on the line, the Los Angeles Rams (7-5) will host the red-hot Seattle Seahawks (10-2) in the Week 14 Sunday Night Football matchup at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. We analyze the Seahawks-Rams sports betting odds and lines, with picks and tips for this matchup.

Seahawks at Rams: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Seahawks are 4-1 against the spread during their five-game winning streak. The Rams are 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
  • The last time these teams met in Week 5, the Seahawks escaped with a 30-29 victory after PK Greg Zuerlein missed a game-winning field goal in the final seconds.
  • The total has gone Over in 14 of Seattle’s last 20 games but Under in six of the Rams’ last seven games.
  • The Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against the NFC West, going back to last season.
  • Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last five games following an ATS win. Last week, the Rams covered against the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Seattle is 6-1 ATS in its last seven road games and 6-2 ATS vs. teams with a winning record.

Seahawks at Rams: Key injuries

Rams TE Gerald Everett (knee) is uncertain to play after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. OT Rob Havenstein (knee) is also questionable.

Seahawks LB Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) and TE Luke Willson (hamstring) are questionable.

Seahawks at Rams: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Seahawks 31, Rams 27

Moneyline (?)

Seattle is a very attractive bet here, considering it has been the better team all season and it is a slight road underdog. Bet the SEAHAWKS (-105) to win outright.

Against the Spread (?)

The line opened with the Seahawks being favored by 2.5 points, but it has since shifted to the Rams being 1.5-point favorites. Now is a good time to get in on this bet with the Seahawks being underdogs.

Bet SEATTLE (+1.5, -115) to cover the spread, as it could win outright.

Over/Under (?)

The total has gone Over in each of the last four meetings between the Rams and Seahawks. Seattle’s defense has struggled this season and while the Rams’ unit has improved, it got torched by the Baltimore Ravens. The projected total is set at 46.5.

Bet the OVER 46.5 (-115) with the scoreboard likely being lit up at the Coliseum.

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NFL Best Bets: Three best underdog locks for Week 14

Our weekly NFL underdog betting staple continues into Week 14 where Ken Pomponio features three teams likely to upset their underdog odds

One of our three picks from a 2-1 Week 13 provided a snapshot of getting the best of the line.

We jumped on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a week ago as 1.5-point underdogs against the host Jacksonville Jaguars. We weren’t alone as the bets were pouring in on the Bucs, and by the time kickoff rolled around Sunday, Tampa Bay was a field-goal favorite.

It didn’t matter in the end as the Bucs won and covered easily by a 28-11 score. By jumping in ahead on the right side of a massive 4.5-point line swing – which moved, mind you, without the influence of a key injury – is nothing short of vital when betting the ultra-tight NFL.

Selecting the Bucs and the Tennessee Titans, another outright underdog road winner last week, while falling short with the Minnesota Vikings in a Monday night shootout in Seattle, upped our season record to 23-16 through 13 weeks.

Now we tackle the Week 14 card, looking for a third straight winning week. As usual, we’re looking at Wednesday’s posted point spreads from BetMGM. Here goes …

Washington Redskins (+12.5) at Green Bay Packers

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We’ll start with a straight formula, by-the-numbers play more than anything else as we note double-digit favorites have won 19 of 22 games outright this season but are only 10-12 against the mid-week spreads, including 1-4 over the last month.

Improving rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins and Washington have won two straight after a 1-9 start while Green Bay is coming off a get-right, 31-13 rout of the host New York Giants and just may be looking ahead a little to a crucial closing three-game stretch against NFC North foes.

We’re definitely not expecting Aaron Rodgers and Co. to slip up on the frozen tundra, but we’ll go with the D.C. visitors to somehow come up with a cover.

Denver Broncos (+7.5) at Houston Texans

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Yeah, we know we’re playing with fire, going with another rookie quarterback on the road in the Broncos’ Drew Lock in only his second career start, but this is more a play against the Texans than anything else.

Wizard QB Deshaun Watson and Houston are coming off a massive, 28-22 upset win over the nemesis New England Patriots Sunday night, and it’s easy to see how the focus probably won’t be as sharp facing a visiting 4-8 Denver squad.

The numbers make our case as the Texans are only 1-4 ATS as favorites (as opposed to 5-2 as underdogs) this season while the usually-plucky Broncos are 6-3 as underdogs and 7-5 ATS overall, including 6-2 over their last eight outings.

That all makes the safe bet a narrow Houston win.

L.A. Rams (+2.5) vs. Seattle Seahawks

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The NFC West-leading Seahawks are an impressive 6-0 on the road this season while the Rams have struggled at home, winning only two of five games in L.A. so far.

But coach Sean McVay is 3-2 against the Seahawks since taking the Rams’ reins in 2017, and one of the losses was a crushing 30-29 road defeat in Week 5 as PK Greg Zuerlein‘s 44-yard potential game-winning field-goal attempt sailed right with 11 seconds remaining.

Beating the Rams usually comes down to pressuring and flustering QB Jared Goff, but Seattle ranks in the league’s bottom quarter in sack percentage and quarterback hits while surrendering the fourth-most passing yards per game at 269.3.

Look for the 7-5 Rams to win outright in what could turn into a shootout Sunday night and boost their wild-card hopes.

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NFL Betting Guide – Week 13: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 13 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

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SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 13; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.

Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 13, where our Ken Pomponio is 21-15 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.

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NFL Week 13 – Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

San Francisco 49ers at Baltimore Ravens – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Green Bay Packers at New York Giants – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

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Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – 4:05 p.m. ET – FOX

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS

New England Patriots at Houston Texans – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

NFL Week 13 – Monday, December 2nd, 2019

Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – 8:15 p.m. ET – ESPN

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New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals sports betting odds and lines, with Week 13 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Jets (4-7) and Cincinnati Bengals (0-11) meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. We analyze the Jets-Bengals sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 13 matchup.

Jets at Bengals: Week 13 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Bengals turned back to QB Andy Dalton under center after ‘evaluating’ QB Ryan Finley over the past three games. The offense averaged 11.0points per game under Finley, while posting 18.0 PPG with Dalton under center.
  • Cincinnati has hit the Under in five of the past six games, and seven of the past nine.
  • The Bengals are a dismal 2-5 against the spread in the past seven games against losing teams and 1-7 ATS in the past eight at home vs. teams with a losing road mark.
  • The Over cashed in four of the past five for the Jets while going 4-1 in the past five overall and 4-0 in their past four against losing teams.
  • The Under is 5-1 in Cincinnati’s past six overall and 33-16-2 its past 51 vs. AFC teams.
  • The Jets rank 31st in the NFL in total yards per game (262.1), passing yards per game (188.5) and rushing yards per game (73.5), but they have scored exactly 34 points in each of the past three outings.

Jets at Bengals: Key injuries

Jets: WR Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) is questionable.

Bengals: WR A.J. Green (ankle) remains out.

Jets at Bengals: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jets 23, Bengals 17

Moneyline (?)

The JETS (-167) are expected to add to the misery of the Bengals (+135) and keep them with a goose egg in the win column. The way QB Sam Darnold and the offense have been operating lately, there’s no reason to believe they can’t top these winless Bengals.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the moneyline returns a $6.00 profit with an N.Y. Jets victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The JETS (-3.5, +105) opened a little higher, but the public has been all over the Bengals (+3.5, -125). Perhaps they like the fact Dalton is back, perhaps they’re just going on percentages that the Bengals have to win sooner or later. Either way, take the Jets. It’s always pleasing to go against the public.

Over/Under (?)

Pass. The projected total of 41.5 (-115) is perfect for this game. If Darnold and the offense do what they have the past few weeks, this is an easy Over play. But when do the Jets ever do what they’re supposed to do and live up to their potential?

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Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 13 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Cleveland Browns (5-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) renew acquaintances at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Heinz Field. We analyze the Browns-Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 13 matchup.

Browns at Steelers: Week 13 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Browns meet the Steelers for the first time since their brawl in the closing seconds of a Week 11 game which ended in a 21-7 Cleveland win.
  • Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, at the center of the brawl when he was hit on the head by his own helmet, is benched in favor of QB Devlin Hodges, an undrafted free-agent rookie.
  • The Steelers currently hold the sixth spot in the AFC playoff race, but the Browns are just one game back and have already beaten the Steelers once.
  • The last time the Browns won a game in Pittsburgh was 2003, when Cleveland QB Baker Mayfield was just eight years old.
  • The Browns are just 6-21-2 against the spread in the past 29 games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • Cleveland is 4-1-1 ATS in the past six meetings in this series, and the Over is 4-1 in the past five battles in Pittsburgh.

Browns at Steelers: Key injuries

Browns: OT Greg Robinson (concussion) and DE Olivier Vernon (knee) are questionable.

Steelers: CB Artie Burns (knee) is listed as questionable, while RB James Conner (shoulder) is doubtful. WR Juju Smith-Schuster (concussion, knee) remains out.

Browns at Steelers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Steelers 23, Browns 20

Moneyline (?)

The STEELERS (+115) are short dogs at home, but they’re worth a roll of the dice. The Browns (-139) are on a season-high three-game winning streak but have struggled over the years in Pittsburgh and it’s hard to see them getting over that hump.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the moneyline returns an $11.50 profit with a Pittsburgh victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The STEELERS (+1.5, +100) are a better value on the moneyline, so it’s better to just take them outright to win. If they cover, they’re going to hit the moneyline, too. Why not make a few more dollar bills?

Over/Under (?)

OVER 39.5 (-106) is worth a small-unit bet. It’s hard to trust a Pittsburgh offense without Conner and Smith-Schuster, while starting a UDFA under center. But this one has the potential to at least be in the 40’s.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars sports betting odds and lines, with NFL Week 13 betting picks and best bets

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-7) make the short trip upstate to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7) at TIAA Bank Field Sunday. The Week 13 cross-conference tilt will kick off at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Buccaneers-Jaguars odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Buccaneers at Jaguars: Week 13 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • Despite their geographical proximity, the two sides haven’t met since Oct. 2015, with the Buccaneers claiming a 38-31 victory. The Jags have won four of the six all-time, head-to-head matchups.
  • The Jaguars have allowed a league-high 24.3 points per game in the second half since Week 9. They’ve also allowed a league-high 7.3 yards per carry to opposing running backs since Week 9.
  • Jacksonville has attempted a two-point conversion on a league-high 30% of PATs this season.
  • The Jags are 1-16 when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the start of last season. The Buccaneers average 98.3 yards per game on the ground.
  • Tampa Bay has the NFL’s second-best rush defense with an average of 78.7 yards allowed per game. It’s second-worst in the NFL with 30.5 points per game allowed.
  • The Jaguars are 7-0 when not committing a turnover since the beginning of 2017. The Bucs rank seventh with 17 takeaways on the year.
  • Tampa Bay is minus-10 in turnover differential. Jacksonville is neutral.

Buccaneers at Jaguars: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:50 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Jaguars 25, Buccaneers 21

Moneyline (?)

The JAGUARS (-106) have lost three straight games, but they’re 2-3 at home this season. The Buccaneers (-115) are slight road favorites with a 3-3 record as the visitors. The Bucs beat the rival Atlanta Falcons 35-22 on the road last week, while the Jags lost 42-20 at the rival Tennessee Titans.

Jacksonville will win the turnover battle, as most teams do against the Bucs, and come away with the home win.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jags to win outright returns a profit of $9.43.

Against the Spread (?)

The more profitable play is siding with the JAGUARS (-1.5, +105) to cover the meager spread and win by two or more points. Jacksonville is 5-6 against the spread, but fails to cover by an average of four points per game. Tampa Bay is just 3-8 ATS, but has a neutral differential against the projections – helped largely by last week’s blowout win as an underdog.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 48.5 (-115). The Bucs are a league-best 9-2 against the Over/Under, and they top the projected total by an average of 9.8 points per game. The Jags are 6-5 against the projections and top the number by only 0.8 points per game. This is the highest point projection for the Jags since Week 1 and they haven’t scored more than 20 points as a team in three straight games.

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NFL Thanksgiving Day Betting Guide – NFL parlays to consider

NFL parlay bets to consider around Week 13’s Thanksgiving Day Games.

Three NFL games are on tap for Thanksgiving Day, giving sports fans and bettors plenty of betting action to take part in while friends and family gather around the holiday celebration.

The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears, the Dallas Cowboys host the Buffalo Bills and the Atlanta Falcons host the New Orleans Saints Thursday.

While you can bet on all three games individually, the slate leads to some interesting parlay options, too.

New to sports betting? A parlay bet is when you place a wager on two or more items. In order to cash, you need them all playing out exactly as you pick. They can include different betting lines, games or sports, even. The larger amount of items involved in a parlay lead to larger payout opportunities, but also higher risk.

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Thanksgiving NFL Parlay Bets

1. Bears moneyline (-189), Bills against the spread (-106) and Saints moneyline (-286)

A $10 wager returns a potential $40.28 payout, $30.28 profit

2. Lions/Bears under (-139), Bills/Cowboys over (-125) and Saints/Falcons over (-106)

A $10 wager returns a potential $60.37 payout, $50.37 profit

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Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos sports betting odds and lines, with NFL Week 13 betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Denver Broncos (3-8) host the Los Angeles Chargers (4-7) at Empower Field at Mile High Sunday of Week 13 in the NFL. Kickoff between the two AFC West rivals is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET. We analyze the Chargers-Broncos odds and sports betting lines, while providing NFL betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Chargers at Broncos: Week 13 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Broncos won the first meeting of the two teams in Week 5 by a 20-13 count. Chargers QB Philip Rivers completed 32 of 48 passes for just 211 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. QB Joe Flacco was under center for Denver.
  • Brandon Allen has started the last three games for the Broncos and has gone 1-2. He has completed 46.4% of his passes with three touchdowns and two interceptions.
  • Denver has won three of the last five head-to-head meetings but none of the victories came by more than one score. LA’s two wins were by 21 and 14 points.
  • The Chargers have the fifth-worst turnover differential in the NFL at minus-9. The Broncos are minus-2.
  • The Broncos are 1-10 when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the start of the last season. The Chargers average just 86.7 team rushing yards per game.
  • Both teams are in the bottom 10 of the league by points scored.

Chargers at Broncos: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Chargers 21, Broncos 10

Moneyline (?)

The CHARGERS (-162) are an easy choice as they go up against the struggling Allen. Both teams have lost two in a row coming into Week 13 and they’re both 2-3 in their respective location split. It will be a defensive battle with two mistake-prone offenses, but back the road team over the Broncos (+135).

Against the Spread (?)

The wiser play is with the CHARGERS (-2.5) to cover at -121. The Chargers are just 3-6-2 against the spread overall and fail to cover by an average of 1.3 points per game. The Broncos are 6-5 ATS and fail to cover by 0.7 points per game.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 38.5 (-110). It’s a low projection but the Broncos are 4-7 against the Over/Under and the Chargers are just 3-8. Both teams fall an average of six points shy of the projected total. The Week 5 meeting also fell well short of this week’s number.

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NFL Thanksgiving Day Betting Guide – Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving Day game breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

Happy Thanksgiving, sports fans.

SportsbookWire’s NFL Thanksgiving Day Game Betting Guide is at your service; it is the start of Week 13 and full of NFL odds, lines, prop bets, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for Thanksgiving Day.

Three games kickoff this week’s action, giving us plenty of sides of football action for sports betting enjoyment to go along with our holiday meal.

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NFL Week 13 – Thursday, November 28th

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Chicago Bears (5-6) at Detroit Lions (3-7-1)

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When and where? 12:30 p.m. ET – FOX

The bottom of the NFC North meet to kick off the Week 13 action. The Lions, a home underdog, have plenty of backups in their lineup, while the Bears continue to search for ways to solve their offensive woes.

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Buffalo Bills (8-3) at Dallas Cowboys (6-5)

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When and where? 4:30 p.m. ET – CBS

The Cowboys, barely hanging onto the NFC East lead, just had a painful loss at the hands of the Patriots, while the surprising Bills continue to find ways to win and push toward a playoff spot. Despite their records, Dallas enters this as a solid favorite.

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New Orleans Saints (9-2) at Atlanta Falcons (3-8)

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When and where? 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

The Falcons shocked the Saints, who are heavily favored in this game, just a few weeks ago. Will lightning strike twice for Atlanta against the NFC South leading Saints?

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