Namely, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a lightning rod of controversy. Jones has taken his share of heat for past NFL odds failures. Of course, the Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in 26 years. And that does fall on Jerry. But this year, Dallas has the look of a polished Super Sunday contender. Dallas will host its traditional late afternoon Thanksgiving Day game against a reeling Raiders team. Also on the docket is the early game between the Bears and Lions. While the Bills and Saints are the evening desert.
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL
| Date and Time: | Thursday, November 25, 2021, 12:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan |
| Bears at Lions TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bears | -3½ (-110) | 42 (-110) | -190 |  |
| Lions | +3½ (-110) | 42 (-110) | +160 | |
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Last week Chicago lost to the Ravens 16-13 as 1-point home dogs. The game went under the offshore bookmaker total of 40.5. As a result, Chicago is 3-7 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 3-7 over/under. Overall, the Bears rank 31st for total offense and 29th for scoring offense. Defensively, Chicago ranks 11th overall and 21st for points allowed.
Last Sunday, Detroit lost at Cleveland 13-10 as 14-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 43. As a result, Detroit is 0-9-1 straight up, 6-4-1 against the spread, and 3-7 over/under. Overall, Detroit ranks 27th for total offense and 30th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Lions rank 27th overall and 30th for points allowed.
On this occasion, expect the best Detroit effort of the season. Thanksgiving Day serves as the Lions’ annual Super Bowl, and they are tough to beat in this holiday tradition.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL
| Date and Time: | Thursday, November 25, 2021, 4:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| Raiders vs. Cowboys TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Raiders | +7 (-110) | 50½ (-110) | +260 | |
| Cowboys | -7 (-110) | 50½ (-110) | -320 | |
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Last Sunday, Las Vegas lost to Cincinnati 32-13 as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 51. As a result, the Raiders are 5-5 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under. Las Vegas ranks 10th for total offense and 18th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Raiders rank 15th overall and 25th for points allowed.
Last week Dallas lost at Kansas City 19-9 as 2.5-point away dogs. The game went under the NFL betting odds total of 56. As a result, the Cowboys are 7-3straight up, 8-2 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under. Dallas ranks 1st for total offense and 3rd for scoring offense. Defensively, the Cowboys rank 18th overall and 8th for points allowed.
In this situation, the betting public is going to flock to the Cowboys. As a result, the Raiders set up as a classic contrarian bet. And fading the public is a consistently good idea.
Buffalo Bills vs. New Orleans Saints NFL
| Date and Time: | Thursday, November 25, 2021, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| Bills vs. Saints TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bills | -4 (-110) | 46½ (-110) | -210 | |
| Saints | +4 (-110) | 46½ (-110) | +175 | |
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Buffalo is coming off a 41-15 home loss to the Colts as 7-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 49. As a result, the Bills are 6-4 straight up, 5-4-1 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under. Buffalo ranks 5th for total offense and 2nd for scoring offense. While defensively, the Bills rank 1st overall and 2nd for points allowed.
Last week New Orleans lost at Philadelphia 40-29 as 3-point dogs. The game went Over the total of 43. As a result, the Saints are 5-5 straight up, 5-5 against the spread, and 6-4 over/under. Overall, the Saints rank 24th for total offense and 14th for scoring offense. Defensively, New Orleans ranks 10th rank overall and 10th for points allowed.
Of great concern is Buffalo’s failure to finish games. New Orleans has the defense to hang within the number.
SBG Best Bets: Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints.