Thanksgiving Day NFL Football 2022: Thursday proven expert predictions including model simulation, DFS picks, best bets

Thanksgiving Day features three matchups in the NFL involving five teams who would be in the playoffs if they started this weekend, and a sixth, Detroit, that has won three straight games. The 7-3 Buffalo Bills play their second straight game in Detroit as they take on the 4-6 Lions at 12:30 p.m. ET, followed by the 7-3 Dallas Cowboys hosting the 7-3 New York Giants at 4:30 p.m. ET. The late game at 8:20 p.m. ET features the AFC's current No. 6 seed, the 6-4 New England Patriots at the 8-2 Minnesota Vikings, currently in second place in the NFC.

Now, our experts and model have dissected all three games and revealed their best bets, props, DFS picks, and more. Join SportsLine here to see what all our experts have to say about these crucial Thanksgiving games! Use promo code MONTH to get one month free!

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SportsLine's simulation model likes two favorites to cover and two of the three games to go over the Caesars Sportsbook point total. Get your 46-1 Thanksgiving parlay here! Individual games: Buffalo-Detroit, New York-Dallas, New England-Minnesota

NFL expert R.J. White explains why it's best to avoid picking a couple of big favorites on Thursday for season-long survivor leagues. He also ranks the teams he feels most confident in when it comes to betting Week 12 teasers.

DFS millionaire Mike McClure recommends a couple of star receivers in the Buffalo-Detroit games as top DFS plays on Thursday.

Fantasy football expert Jacob Gibbs ranks his top players by position for Week 12 and four wide receivers who play on Thursday are in his top-10. Gibbs also breaks down the matchups to exploit on Thanksgiving via coverage scheme data and optimal DFS lineups for the Thanksgiving slate.

NFL insider Jason La Canfora gives his favorite Thanksgiving plays including four team unders and several anytime touchdown plays with good value.

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