Thanksgiving Day (and Black Friday) are two of the biggest days of the year for sports fans (and sports bettors) with action all day, spanning virtually every league!
Our Covers expert picks have weighed in on all the biggest games on both days — ranging from a Thanksgiving NFL tripleheader, to the Egg Bowl and annual CFB rivalries, plus major NBA contests, NHL matchups, and college basketball tournaments — all of which are listed below.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRead on to see the analysis for our favorite Thanksgiving best bets and Black Friday predictions!
Thanksgiving Day best bets
Game
Time (ET)Network
Best bet
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1:00 | FOX
<<-150>>
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4:30 | CBS
<<-115>>
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4:30 | FOX
<<-105>>
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7:30 | ESPN
Over 59.5<<-110>>
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8:00 | CBS
Coming soon!
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8:20 | NBC
<<-114>>
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10:30 | BTN
Coming soon!
Packers vs Lions best bet
Lions moneyline (-150 at bet365)
Everything about this matchup suggests a close game, so home-field advantage could be the difference. With Jared Goff under center and their speed at the skill positions, the Lions tend to perform better indoors, especially in front of their fans at Ford Field.
See our full analysis and Green Bay/Detroit SGP in our Packers vs. Lions predictions.
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Chiefs vs Cowboys best bet
Rashee Rice longest reception Over 23.5 yards (-115 at bet365)
Rice averages 7.6 YAC per reception (tied for eighth highest) and takes on a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed foes to pour on the YAC like gravy, surrendering the fifth-most yards after the catch on the year.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSee our full analysis and Kansas City/Dallas SGP in our Chiefs vs. Cowboys predictions.
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UNC vs Michigan State best bet
Michigan State moneyline (-105 at bet365)
The Tar Heels' only win against a power-conference foe came over Kansas, thanks to their massive frontcourt, which outscored the Jayhawks 48-20 in the paint and outrebounded them by 12. However, they won't replicate that against MSU, which also has plenty of size up front and defends the rim at a high level — while ranking eighth in the nation in rebounding rate.
See our full analysis and Tar Heels/Spartans SGP in our UNC vs. Michigan State predictions.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNavy vs Memphis best bet
Over 59.5 (-105 at FanDuel)
Navy is 8-2 O/U for the season, while Memphis is 6-2 in its last eight. The spirit of giving will be present on Thanksgiving, with both teams giving up enough points to send this one Over the total.
See our full analysis and Midshipmen/Wildcats SGP in our Navy vs. Memphis predictions.
Bengals vs Ravens best bet
Mark Andrews Over 37.5 receiving yards (-114 at bet365)
Let’s not sugarcoat it — the Cincinnati Bengals are absolutely atrocious against the tight end position, which sets up extremely well for the Baltimore Ravens' TE1. He’s gone Over 37.5 receiving yards in seven of his last eight games against the Bengals, including posting totals of 68 and 55 in the two matchups last season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSee our full analysis and Cincinnati/Ravens SGP in our Bengals vs. Ravens predictions.
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