12:30pm: CHICAGO BEARS VS. DETROIT LIONS
The Bears come into this one riding a 4 game win streak with one of those victories a 34-22 affair vs. DET in Chicago on Nov. 11.
The Lions are 37-39-2 all time in their traditional Thanksgiving day game. They lost last year to MIN to snap a 4 game win streak. Prior to that, they had a 9 game losing streak on Thanksgiving.
Chicago's defense has 27 takeaways already and I expect a few more on Thursday. I have CHI rated to win here easily.
CRS spread: Bears -22.4
PICK: CHICAGO BEARS -4.5 (-105)
RISK: 3 UNITS
4:30pm: WASHINGTON REDSKINS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS
There's a lot riding on this game relative to a playoff berth as only the NFC East winner figures to play in the post season. WAS is currently the leader at 6-4, while DAL comes in at 5-5. The Redskins beat the Cowboys 20-17 at home back on Oct. 21.
I suppose the line is discounting WAS due to Alex Smith's injury, however, I see no reason to do this with Colt McCoy taking over. I believe WAS wins this one outright, but I'll certainly take any points the books are willing to give.
CRS spread: Redskins -15.1
PICK: WASHINGTON REDSKINS +7 (+100)
RISK: 3 UNITS
8:20pm: ATLANTA FALCONS VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
No play on the nightcap as I have this one rated very close to the current NO -13 spread. Therefore, I don't see any betting edge as opposed to the first two games.
Good luck, players!
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