As Week 13 approaches in the NFL, analysts from Moneyline are gearing up for an exciting slate of games coinciding with Thanksgiving. The panel of experts, comprising Brad Gagnon, Gary Davenport, Brent Sobleski, Maurice Moton, and editors Wes O'Donnell, Ian Hanford, and Vince Michelino, are eager to return to form after a challenging previous week, marking their first sub-.500 record in a month.

The expert panel embraced the holiday spirit by metaphorically welcoming the underdogs to their Thanksgiving gathering, expressing a belief that several road teams will outshine expectations. Throughout their analyses, they leaned toward seven underdogs this week, with five of them playing away from home. Each expert provided their thoughts on key matchups that could shape the betting landscape as they make predictions against the spread for Week 13.

Starting with the traditional Thanksgiving Day game, the Detroit Lions are set to face the Chicago Bears with a spread of -10.5. Despite the Lions' recent success, their record on Thanksgiving since 2016 raises questions about the heft of the spread. Experts such as Ian Hanford have expressed concerns, hinting that the Bears could keep things competitive. Other matchups to watch include a tight contest between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, as well as the Miami Dolphins facing the Green Bay Packers in chilly conditions, and the Kansas City Chiefs going against the Las Vegas Raiders. Each game sets the stage for notable individual performances that could impact playoff aspirations as the season heads into its final stretch.