Play: Detroit Lions
Rating: 8*

The Minnesota Vikings ended a four-game skid with a 30-24 home triumph over Arizona on Sunday. They're back on the road on Thanksgiving Day as they visit the Lions at Detroit, and I like the home team in this matchup. Detroit is playing excellent football at the moment, winning five of its last six games and holding their last three opponents to an average of 297 total yards. Minnesota's league-worst offense had another rough showing last week despite the win with just 217 total yards, and I don't know for how much longer the defense can carry the team.

The Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. NFC and the Lions beat the Vikings 22-16 in overtime in Week 9. The teams are tied at the top of the division, and I like Detroit to take full control of the NFC North with a win here.