The Detroit Lions (6-4) and the Dallas Cowboys (9-1) have been American staples playing on Thanksgiving Day for years, and both division leaders are listed as favorites for their annual holiday home games.
The Lions kick off Thursday’s action as 2.5-point favorites on the NFL lines versus the Minnesota Vikings (6-4) at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com in a matchup that will decide who takes sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
Detroit has not fared well though over its past dozen Turkey Day games, going 3-9 straight up. But the Lions have gone 4-0 against the spread in the last four, with the over cashing in each of the previous four as well for totals bettors.