Thanksgiving Parlay: Here's a bet for Lions-Bears, Cowboys-Giants, and Packers-Dolphins
Thanksgiving is here and with it come two things: feasting and football. There are few traditions quite like piling up a plate with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and more while watching NFL action on a big screen.
The games kick off with the Detroit Lions hosting the Chicago Bears in a battle between NFC North foes. Chicago kept things close against the Packers and Vikings in recent weeks but now take on the hottest team in the NFL. It's another classic divisional matchup in the afternoon slate with the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys before the Green Bay Packers host the Miami Dolphins to round out the day.
There's plenty of exciting players to make these games a fun watch. If you're looking for another way to stay engaged with the NFL's Thanksgiving slate, here's a four-leg parlay across all three games:
Thanksgiving NFL parlay
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday evening.
Lions WR Jameson Williams OVER 47.5 receiving yards (-115)
Over the last two weeks, the Bears' pass defense has kept their opponent's top wide receivers in check. Against the Vikings, Justin Jefferson had just two catches for 27 yards. Against the Packers, Jayden Reed managed just two catches for 23 yards.
While those top players were slowed down, others shined. Minnesota's Jordan Addison had eight catches for a career-high 162 yards and Green Bay's Christian Watson had four catches for a career-high 150 yards as well. Williams matches the player profile of those two vertical outside receivers. The Bears defense may key in on Amon-Ra St. Brown in the passing game, leaving Williams to easily surpass that yardage total.
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. anytime TD scorer (+130)
The quarterback matchup in this game will be Drew Lock against Cooper Rush. Not exactly a duo of prolific passers.
Instead, both teams may lean on the ground game on a short week. Tracy Jr. struggled last week against Tampa Bay with just nine carries for 42 yards, four catches for 28 yards, and a lost fumble. Prior to that game, the rookie running back had scored three touchdowns in his last five games. The Cowboys have one of the worst run defenses in the league. Tracy Jr. should get the opportunities to score.
Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith OVER 47.5 receiving yards (-115)
On a team with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, it's Jonnu Smith who leads the team in catches (15) and yards (188) combined over the last two games. Those two wideouts stress opposing defenses, leaving Smith plenty of room to serve as a check-down option in the passing game.
The Packers have allowed 62 yards per game to opposing tight end groups over their last four games. Smith can absolutely hit the over in this one as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa may rely on him more for check downs in the freezing temperatures.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs OVER 74.5 rushing yards (-115)
Jacobs had 26 carries for 106 yards and a season-high three rushing touchdowns last week against the San Francisco 49ers. The Dolphins boast one of the better pass defenses in the league and, with the game script from last week, Green Bay should keep prioritizing the ground game at home. Even if he doesn't get as many carries as last week, he can get enough to hit the over on this yardage total.