About this episode
RJ Bell, Steve Fezzik, Scott Seidenberg and Mackenzie Rivers talk NFL Thanksgiving Day games. Plus, the guys discuss NFL Friday Raiders and Chiefs. Best bets as always. Detailed Breakdown of Quotes, Statistics, and Analysis: Thanksgiving Trends (0:59 - 1:51) Quote: "Since 2004, the favorites on Thanksgiving are 38-19 ATS." Analysis: The dominance of favorites on Thanksgiving underscores the impact of reduced preparation time, which often advantages superior teams. This trend is further emphasized for double-digit favorites, who perform exceptionally well (11-2-1 ATS historically). Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears (4:29 - 23:05) Player Insights: The Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery, and other key players faced injury concerns but were deemed likely to play. Team Insights: Detroit boasts a stellar ATS record under Dan Campbell (65% career ATS). Chicago is in a tough spot, coming off consecutive divisional losses, including an overtime game, which historically disadvantages teams playing on short rest (9-30 ATS since 1989). Betting Perspective: Steve Fezzik suggests Detroit at -10.5 is strong, citing their home-field advantage, preparation history, and Chicago's weaknesses. Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins (34:34 - 40:54) Cold Weather Concerns: Miami struggles significantly in sub-30°F games, with Tua Tagovailoa's 0-4 record and ATS underperformance highlighted (fails to cover by 18 PPG in these conditions). Betting Market Dynamics: The market’s predictable reaction to weather reports caused line shifts in Green Bay's favor. Fezzik had preemptively bet Green Bay -3, aligning with historical advantages for home teams in cold climates. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders (42:05 - 49:47) Player Performance: Travis Kelce, on the cusp of breaking the Chiefs’ all-time receiving touchdown record, is a focal point. Scott predicts Mahomes will target him specifically, making Kelce an anytime TD scorer a strong narrative-driven bet. Team Analysis: Kansas City ranks fifth in fourth-quarter win shares (75%), showcasing their ability to close games effectively. Betting Opportunities: RJ suggests Kansas City’s second-half performance, especially their likelihood of maintaining aggression if ahead, as a valuable angle. A wager on Kansas City -5.5 in the second half is proposed. Key Points from the Episode : 🏈 Thanksgiving Favorites: Historical trends strongly favor Thanksgiving Day favorites, particularly double-digit ones. ❄️ Cold Weather Impact: Miami's struggles in cold weather games, combined with Tua’s specific difficulties, make Green Bay a favored choice. 🦁 Detroit’s ATS Dominance: The Lions' stellar ATS performance under Dan Campbell, coupled with Chicago's poor scheduling situation, strengthens Detroit’s betting appeal. 📊 Market Sharpness: Fezzik emphasizes early betting for better odds, highlighting inefficiencies in the market during the early betting cycle. 👟 Team Fatigue Factors: Chicago's overtime loss and divisional games on short rest further disadvantage them against a well-prepared Detroit. 🏟️ Kansas City’s Offensive Potential: Travis Kelce's potential touchdown and Kansas City’s second-half resilience are compelling betting narratives. 🔢 Player Statistics Highlighted: Kelce's season: Two games with touchdowns. Detroit’s injured players' potential returns boost confidence in their line. 🌟 Dome Advantage: Detroit’s home-field dome amplifies their edge over outdoor grass teams like Chicago. 💡 Efficiency in Predictions: Fezzik notes the predictable nature of market shifts, using Miami’s weather disadvantage as a prime example. 🔥 ATS Standouts: The Lions and Bengals lead the NFL ATS rankings, while the Chiefs’ ATS record is surprisingly average (36-34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices