Thanksgiving weekend featured some exciting college football and NFL matchups.


On Saturday, fans witnessed several surprising outcomes during Rivalry Week in college football, followed by an engaging Week 13 in the NFL.


Here’s a summary of the key moments from the weekend, with insights from BetMGM Sportsbook:


**Trends of the Week**


In the NFL, favorites performed strongly, with a record of 9-2 on Sunday. The teams that received the most action from bettors were equally successful in covering the spread. Notably, the four teams that garnered the highest betting volume all managed to cover: the Seattle Seahawks (-1) faced off against the New York Jets, the Buffalo Bills (-6) squared off with the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) took on the New Orleans Saints, and the Houston Texans (-3.5) competed against the Jacksonville Jaguars.


Despite some unexpected results in college football, the teams that attracted the most bets generally succeeded in covering as well. The six teams that saw the most betting activity all managed to cover their spreads, including Indiana (-28.5) against Purdue, South Carolina (+2.5) in a clash with Clemson, and Arizona State (-8.5) facing Arizona.


Miami’s defeat to Syracuse significantly altered its chances of making the College Football Playoff. The Hurricanes entered that game with odds at +2500 but plummeted to +15000 after a heartbreaking 42-38 loss.


The highly anticipated Ohio State vs. Michigan game saw the total points fall under the expected 42.5. This marked the first time in a decade that the contest finished below that threshold, despite 89% of the wagers being placed on the over.


**Upsets of the Week**


The standout upset of the weekend came when Michigan edged past Ohio State with a score of 13-10. The Wolverines were 19.5-point underdogs, making this victory one of the most significant upsets in the rivalry’s long history. In betting terms, Michigan attracted 51% of the bets with 34% of the handle against the spread. When it comes to the moneyline, 77% of the bets were placed on Michigan, but only 17% of the total money.


In the NFL, the day brought only a few surprises, with the most notable being the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Baltimore Ravens as three-point underdogs and the Pittsburgh Steelers achieving a similar upset over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road as well.


**Coming Up**


As we look forward to Monday Night Football for Week 13, the Detroit Lions lead the Super Bowl odds at +275. The Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Philadelphia Eagles are all tied for the second-best odds at +500, while the Baltimore Ravens round out the top five at +1000. The Green Bay Packers are the only other team that currently has odds shorter than +2000, sitting at +1500.


This weekend was filled with thrilling games and unexpected outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the football season continues to unfold.