NFL Thanksgiving: The best way to bet the trio of Thanksgiving games

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Happy Thanksgiving!

This week we gather together with our families, eating with glutton and lounging on the couch as we fall into a tryptophan-induced food coma. There is no better holiday on the planet.

But if you're looking to stay awake through the day on Thursday, allow me to suggest putting down some money on the football games! The three games on Thursday might not be the prettiest on paper but do offer bettors some good opportunities.

Below are our best bets for Thanksgiving day, with picks against the spread as well as a few props for each game to keep things interesting. Let's see if we can make a few bucks before starting our Black Friday shopping.

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