Thanksgiving NFL Predictions: Experts Clash on All Three Week 13 Matchups
Discover expert insights and betting predictions for the Thanksgiving Day NFL games featuring key matchups and player performances.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from the CBS Sports family. We get a Turkey Day tripleheader on Thursday, as the Detroit Lions host Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers, the Kansas City Chiefs travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys, and Joe Burrow makes his return to the field against the Baltimore Ravens.
Elsewhere around the NFL, Shedeur Sanders will make his second NFL start against Robert Saleh’s defense as the San Francisco 49ers come to town, the Buffalo Bills look to get back on track against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New England Patriots host the New York Giants on “Monday Night Football.”
Predictions:
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (-2.5)
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Dajani (Packers +2.5): I’m not the biggest Packers fan in the world, but give me the upset! The last time the Packers played in Detroit on Thanksgiving, they upset Jared Goff and Co. Jordan Love is 2-0 on Thanksgiving with five touchdowns and zero interceptions. Prediction: Packers 24, Lions 21
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Dubin (Lions -2.5): Detroit is a different team on the fast track at Ford Field. The Lions simply have more explosive playmakers on offense than do the Packers. Prediction: Lions 27, Packers 20
Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) at Dallas Cowboys
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Dajani (Cowboys +3.5): This Cowboys defense is no longer one of the worst units in the NFL. I say this Cowboys offense is too tough to contain. Prediction: Cowboys 30, Chiefs 27
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Dubin (Chiefs -3.5): The Cowboys should be able to score against Kansas City’s defense, but I expect KC to get plenty of points on the board as well. Prediction: Chiefs 31, Cowboys 27
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-7)
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Dajani (Bengals +7): The Ravens have struggled offensively in recent weeks. I’m banking on some Bengal magic. Prediction: Ravens 23, Bengals 21
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Dubin (Bengals +7): I’m assuming here that Joe Burrow plays as expected. The Ravens offense hasn’t been explosive enough to think they’ll blow the Bengals out. Prediction: Ravens 24, Bengals 20
Buffalo Bills (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers
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Dajani (Bills -3.5): I expect Josh Allen to bounce back and cover the spread in the fourth quarter. Prediction: Bills 23, Steelers 17
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Dubin (Bills -3.5): Could the Steelers run the ball down the Bills’ throats? Not sure if Pittsburgh is equipped to do that. Prediction: Bills 27, Steelers 17
