The United States is three days away from taking a break to spend time with loved ones and give thanks. To accent the holiday, major networks and pro and college sports have partnered to provide numerous contests to gamble upon.
Sure, Thanksgiving NFL betting takes the main seat at the table on Thursday, but there are also college basketball and football games airing throughout the day. Check out our preview of what’s being served to American gamblers on November 28th.
NFL
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
- Spread: CHI +10.5, DET -10.5
- Moneyline: CHI +400, DET -575
- Over/Under Total: 48.5
Holiday festivities should be underway across the eastern United States by the time the day’s first game kicks off on CBS at 12:30 p.m. The Detroit Lions are no longer the league’s laughing stock and hold the best odds to win at Super Bowl sportsbooks entering the game.
The Lions should roll the Bears on Thursday, and it would be a major setback for Detroit to lose to Chicago at this point in the season.
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
- Spread: NYG +4.0, DAL -4.0
- Moneyline: NYG +175, DAL -210
- Over/Under Total: 38.5
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Fox is an NFC East rivalry game that should be competitive. Both teams are ranked at the bottom of the division and have no real chance of making it to the NFL Playoffs this year.
Miami Dolphins @ Green Bay Packers
- Spread: MIA +3.5, GB -3.5
- Moneyline: MIA +150, GB -175
- Over/Under Total: 47.0
The nightcap game on NBC begins at 8:20 p.m., and the Miami Dolphins can pull back to an even record at 6-6. The Packers are favored by 3.5 at home, but Miami has been building momentum since Tua Tagovailoa’s return.
Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
- Spread: LV +13.0, KC -13.0
- Moneyline: LV +500, KC -750
- Over/Under Total: 43.0
The league and Amazon Prime will experiment with an NFL game the day after Thanksgiving on the afternoon of Black Friday at 3 p.m. Unfortunately, the scheduling gods didn’t come through with a solid matchup, as the Chiefs are a 13-point favorite at Las Vegas.
College Football
In the past, Ole Miss has played Mississippi State on Thanksgiving, but this year will feature a pairing of two members of the AAC.
Memphis Tigers @ Tulane Green Wave (#20)
- Spread: Memphis +14.0, Tulane -14.0
- Winner: LV +450, KC -650
- Over/Under Total: 55.5
Memphis and Tulane will kick off at 7:30 PM, just before the final NFL game of the night begins. Tulane is favored to win big at college football sportsbooks and move on to play in the AAC Championship Game against the Army Black Knights.
College Basketball
Thanksgiving Day is also the time for early-season college basketball tournaments to begin, and several opening rounds are happening this Thursday.
- Players Era Thanksgiving Festival
- Battle 4 Atlantis
- ESPN Events Invitational
- Rady Children’s Invitational
- Acrisure Invitational
- Acrisure Classic
The season is at full tilt heading into Thanksgiving, so college basketball betting sites don’t have lines posted just yet. Check back on Wednesday afternoon.
Thanksgiving Prop Bets
If the glut of sports on tap doesn’t fill your gambling appetites, there are Thanksgiving odds offered on the holiday itself, mainly concerning travel.
How Many Will Travel 50+ Miles From Home Over Thanksgiving Week?
- Over 79½ Million -135
- Under 79½ Million -105
How Many Auto Travelers Over The Thanksgiving Holiday Week?
- Over 71½ Million -120
- Under 71½ Million -120
How Many People Will Fly Domestically Over Thanksgiving Week?
- Over 5½ Million -145
- Under 5½ Million +105
If these estimates are correct, this week will be hectic on the roads and inside airports. Over 80 million Americans are projected to travel at least 50 miles, with over 7 out of 8 traveling via car.