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The NFC playoff race continues on Thursday night between the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys currently secure the top wildcard spot while the Seahawks are two games behind and trying to make the final playoff position. In the Thanksgiving matchups the Seahawks suffered a 31-13 defeat to the 49ers and the Cowboys dominated the Commanders 45-10. The Cowboys are now favored by 9 points. Kickoff is set for 8:15 EST at AT&T Stadium, airing on Amazon Prime Video.

The Seattle Seahawks find themselves on the edge of playoff contention in the NFC, currently holding the last spot. However, recent struggles, including three losses in their last four games, pose a challenge. On Thanksgiving, the Seahawks fell to the Niners, with quarterback Geno Smith facing difficulties, managing only 15 yards in their first five possessions. Coach Pete Carroll acknowledged the team's early struggles, stating, "The first half of this game, we couldn’t get out of our own way enough." Geno Smith, ranking 15th in the NFL for total passing yards, averages 234.9 yards per game. Despite a 12-8 TD-INT ratio and a 65.4% completion rate this season, Smith's recent performances have seen a dip, averaging 206.5 yards per game with a 1-1 TD-INT ratio in the last two losses. The Seahawks rely on solid targets, including DK Metcalf with 67.8 yards per game and three touchdowns, Tyler Lockett contributing 52.3 yards per game, and emerging rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba adding 36.9 YPG. Lead back Kenneth Walker II rushes for 61.3 yards per game with six touchdowns.

On the other side, the Dallas Cowboys are in pursuit of the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles but position themselves well for a wildcard berth. With five wins in their last six games, including a Thanksgiving victory over Washington, the Cowboys enter Thursday night's matchup with momentum. Quarterback Dak Prescott, ranking 6th in the NFL for total passing yards with an average of 266.8 yards per game, boasts a remarkable 23 to 6 TD-INT ratio and a 70.0% completion rate. In the recent three-game win streak, Prescott has excelled, averaging 308.0 yards per game with a 9-1 TD-INT ratio. Reaching the milestone of 1,000 yards receiving for the season, CeeDee Lamb averages 96.9 yards per game with six touchdowns, emerging as Prescott's primary target. Brandin Cooks adds 45.2 yards per game with four touchdowns. In the backfield, Tony Pollard leads the Cowboys with 60.8 yards per game and four touchdowns, contributing to their well-rounded offensive prowess.

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Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏀 Lakers at Pistons

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 5 games when playing Detroit

🏀 Suns at Raptors

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto

🏀 Jazz at Grizzlies

• Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis

• The total has gone OVER in 12 of Utah's last 14 games when playing Memphis

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against Utah

🎓🏀 JOES at #18 VILL

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Joseph's's last 6 games when playing Villanova 

🎓🏀 BUFF at #22 JMU

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road

• Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

• James Madison is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of James Madison's last 6 games at home

🎓🏀 #10 TENN at #17 UNC

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 7 games on the road

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing North Carolina

• North Carolina is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home

• North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee

🎓🏀 #7 DUKE at ARK

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas's last 5 games at home

🏈 Seahawks at Cowboys

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road

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🏀 NBA

32% of bets and 62% of money is on UNDER 229.5 PHI at NOP

14% of bets and 62% of money is on UNDER 214.5 HOU at DEN

37% of bets and 54% of money is on LAC -110

🎓🏀 NCAAB

30% of bets and 52% of money is on UNDER 145 #10 TENN at #17 UNC

41% of bets and 70% of money is on UVA -162

14% of bets and 53% of money is on UNDER 149.5 #7 DUKE at ARK

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Injury Report 🏥 via ESPN

SEA (RB) Kenneth Walker III | Doubtful - Ankle

SEA (TE) Will Dissly | Questionable - Hip

Picks 🔒

Arkansas +4.5: Arkansas has started slow but they have talent on this team. They are built on the wing scorers. Coach Musselman is tinkering with the lineup and should figure it out tonight.

Clippers -1.5: The Kings are going back-to-back and the Clippers should have a strong game after a tough loss to Denver and their defense ranks top in the league.

Seahawks +9: The Cowboys are rolling, but none of their victories have come against a team that currently has a winning record. Geno Smith should be able to keep it close this game.