The NFL usually sees an uptick in wagers during Thanksgiving week, as even the most casual of bettors tend to get involved while watching the games on the holiday. What kinds of trends are the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys working with as the two traditional annual home teams on Thanksgiving Day? We dive into that and more in our list of Week 12 trends to know in the NFL.
One of the most challenging things for novice NFL bettors is to sift through the countless trends in each game and determine their relevance or impact on the game at hand.
For example, head-to-head data between two teams dating back to the 1970s provide little insight since none of the players taking the field were born at that time. Thus, we aim to give you the most relevant information and trends to use when making your weekly wagers.
Here are our top three NFL trends to know for Week 12 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook).