Betting odds, picks, tips for Thanksgiving games - ESPN
Thanksgiving is here and there are three NFL games on the slate, with Green Bay at Detroit, Washington at Dallas and San Francisco at Seattle.
So what is worth betting? And what should you avoid?
Betting analysts Eric Moody, Seth Walder, Anita Marks andAaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.
Note: Odds by ESPN BET.
Moody: I do believe Goff will bounce back against the Packers. We had glimpses of that in the second half against the Bears last week. Goff led back-to-back touchdown drives after throwing three interceptions. He has averaged 274.3 passing yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns per game this season. For the first time since 1962, the Lions are 8-2, and they should cover against the Packers, who are 2-5 against the spread in their past seven games. Also, the Lions play at home, where they are 3-1 against the spread in their past four games.
Schatz: Goff himself probably doesn't think he needs a rebound; after all, the Lions won that game last week! Goff is still seventh in QBR this season compared with Jordan Love at 22nd. Detroit is clearly the better team, fourth in DVOA compared with 21st for Green Bay. In particular, I'm looking at the Lions' ability to shut down the Packers' run game. The Lions are eighth in run defense DVOA, and the Packers are just 25th running and will be missing Aaron Jones with an MCL sprain. I'll take Lions -7.5.
Marks: I'm betting Lions (-4) first half and David Montgomery anytime TD and Lions win. The Lions own the Packers now that Aaron Rodgers is gone. They put up 34 at Lambeau Field and are averaging 30 a game in the Motor City. Jordan Love struggles on the road (57% completion percentage), and Aaron Jones is not expected to play. Montgomery should have a field day against