Thanksgiving Day (and Black Friday) are two of the biggest days of the year for sports fans (and sports bettors) with action all day, spanning virtually every league!
Our Covers expert picks have weighed in on all the biggest games on both days — ranging from a Thanksgiving NFL tripleheader, to the Egg Bowl and annual CFB rivalries, plus major NBA contests, NHL matchups, and college basketball tournaments — all of which are listed below.
Read on to see the analysis for our favorite Thanksgiving best bets and Black Friday predictions!
Thanksgiving Day best bets
| Game | Time (ET) Network |
Best bet |
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1:00 | FOX |
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4:30 | CBS |
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4:30 | FOX |
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7:30 | ESPN |
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8:00 | CBS |
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8:20 | NBC |
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10:30 | BTN |
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Packers vs Lions best bet
Lions moneyline (-150 at bet365)
Everything about this matchup suggests a close game, so home-field advantage could be the difference. With Jared Goff under center and their speed at the skill positions, the Lions tend to perform better indoors, especially in front of their fans at Ford Field.
See our full analysis and Green Bay/Detroit SGP in our Packers vs. Lions predictions.
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Chiefs vs Cowboys best bet
Rashee Rice longest reception Over 23.5 yards (-115 at bet365)
Rice averages 7.6 YAC per reception (tied for eighth highest) and takes on a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed foes to pour on the YAC like gravy, surrendering the fifth-most yards after the catch on the year.
See our full analysis and Kansas City/Dallas SGP in our Chiefs vs. Cowboys predictions.
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UNC vs Michigan State best bet
Michigan State moneyline (-105 at bet365)
The Tar Heels’ only win against a power-conference foe came over Kansas, thanks to their massive frontcourt, which outscored the Jayhawks 48-20 in the paint and outrebounded them by 12. However, they won’t replicate that against MSU, which also has plenty of size up front and defends the rim at a high level — while ranking eighth in the nation in rebounding rate.
See our full analysis and Tar Heels/Spartans SGP in our UNC vs. Michigan State predictions.
Navy vs Memphis best bet
Over 59.5 (-105 at FanDuel)
Navy is 8-2 O/U for the season, while Memphis is 6-2 in its last eight. The spirit of giving will be present on Thanksgiving, with both teams giving up enough points to send this one Over the total.
See our full analysis and Midshipmen/Wildcats SGP in our Navy vs. Memphis predictions.
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Duke vs Arkansas best bet
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See our full analysis and Blue Devils/Razorbacks SGP in our Duke vs. Arkansas predictions.
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Bengals vs Ravens best bet
Mark Andrews Over 37.5 receiving yards (-114 at bet365)
Let’s not sugarcoat it — the Cincinnati Bengals are absolutely atrocious against the tight end position, which sets up extremely well for the Baltimore Ravens’ TE1. He’s gone Over 37.5 receiving yards in seven of his last eight games against the Bengals, including posting totals of 68 and 55 in the two matchups last season.
See our full analysis and Cincinnati/Ravens SGP in our Bengals vs. Ravens predictions.
More Bengals/Ravens picks:
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- Joe Burrow odds and props
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Northwestern vs Oklahoma State best bet
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See our full analysis and Wildcats/Cowboys SGP in our Northwestern vs. Oklahoma State predictions.
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Black Friday best bets
| Game | Time (ET) Network |
Best bet |
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12:00 | ABC |
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12:00 | ESPN |
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12:00 | CBS |
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12:30 | FOX |
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1:00 | TNT |
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3:00 | PRIME |
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3:30 | ABC |
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4:00 | ESPN+ |
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4:00 | ESPN+ |
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5:00 | ESPN+ |
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5:00 | ESPN+ |
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| TBD vs TBD | 5:30 | FOX |
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7:30 | ABC |
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7:30 | NBC |
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7:30 | PRIME |
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9:00 | FOX |
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10:00 | PRIME |
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Mississippi vs Mississippi State best bet
Mississippi -7.5 (-102 at FanDuel)
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See our full analysis and Rebels/Bulldogs SGP in our Mississippi vs. Mississippi State predictions.
UConn vs Illinois best bet
PICK (Odds at bet365)
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See our full analysis and Huskies/Fighting Illini SGP in our UConn vs. Illinois predictions.
Bears vs Eagles best bet
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See our full analysis and Chicago/Philadelphia SGP in our Bears vs. Eagles predictions.
Also read: Bears vs. Eagles props | Bears vs. Eagles touchdown picks
Maple Leafs vs Capitals best bet
PICK (Odds at BET99)
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See our full analysis and Toronto/Washington SGP in our Maple Leafs vs. Capitals predictions.
Texas A&M vs Texas best bet
PICK (Odds at FanDuel)
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See our full analysis and Aggies/Longhorns SGP in our Texas A&M vs. Texas predictions.
Knicks vs Bucks best bet
PICK (Odds at bet365)
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See our full analysis and New York/Milwaukee SGP in our Knicks vs. Bucks predictions.
Mavericks vs Lakers best bet
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See our full analysis and Dallas/Los Angeles SGP in our Mavericks vs. Lakers predictions.
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