The Ringer Gambling Show Thanksgiving Games, Ohio State vs. Michigan, and The Ringer 107 | The Ringer Gambling Show
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Nov 26, 2025 The hosts dive into upcoming Thanksgiving games, offering spicy predictions for matchups like Lions vs. Packers and Chiefs vs. Cowboys. They break down the iconic Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry, considering weather factors and betting strategies. Unique insights include a discussion on player props and an underdog betting strategy that focuses on home teams. The laughter continues with a playful Thanksgiving dessert draft, where the hosts pick their favorite pies, making for a delightful blend of sports talk and holiday cheer.
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Thanksgiving Games Have Unique Dynamics
- Thanksgiving NFL games are high-profile, meaning revenge factors and star players (like Jameer Gibbs) can swing outcomes.
- Market lines and situational factors (short-rest, recent OT games) materially affect betting value.
Avoid Short-Rest Pitfalls
- Avoid backing teams coming off Sunday overtime into Thursday, since such teams are 6-19 against the spread historically.
- Factor rest and situational records into small-edge decisions on short-rest games.
Game Script Shapes Totals And Lines
- Chiefs-Cowboys lines and totals moved with public reaction after heroic comebacks and coaching tendencies.
- Game scripts (defer/fast-track) and stadium/turf matter for offensive tempo and totals.