On Friday, November 28, the NFL wakes up from a Thanksgiving food coma for its annual Black Friday Football game. This year’s matchup has the makings of great leftovers as the Chicago Bears head to Pennsylvania for an NFC battle against the reigning Super Bowl champs – Philadelphia Eagles.

Black Friday football is the NFL’s strategic effort to take over the entire Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The league begins Week 13 with three games on Thanksgiving and follows the Black Friday matchup with 11 games on Sunday and one game on Monday. And, if that’s not all, the NFL has also overtaken the NBA annual holiday slate of action with their own gridiron festivities on Christmas Day.

Although we still have a great deal of time before this game takes place, the Black Friday game odds have already been released. So, let’s take an early look at this matchup, see if there’s any opening NFL betting value, and make some early Week 13 NFL picks for the Bears vs. Eagles.

What Channel is the Black Friday football game on?

• Black Friday Football Channel: Amazon Prime Video
• Black Friday Football Time: 3 p.m. EST

Just like with the regular Thursday Night Football games, the NFL Black Friday football game will stream live on Amazon Prime Video. 

Black Friday NFL Game Odds

The following NFL odds are courtesy of ScoresandStats:

Philadelphia opens as a full touchdown favorite with the best sports betting sites. Given their dominant run to last year’s Super Bowl title, it’s not hard to see why. That said, this game is still months away, and a lot can change, especially with both teams making aggressive offseason moves.

Keep an eye on the latest NFL odds for Black Friday and monitor how the lines change throughout the next few months. For sharper edges, don’t miss out on our top NFL handicappers, who’ll be tracking this matchup closely.

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Black Friday Football Betting Trends

Check out the following Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles betting trends:

Chicago Bears Betting Trends

• 1-7 SU on the road last season
• 8-7-2 ATS in 2024
• 2-5-1 SU as an away Underdog

Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

• NFL-best 14-7 ATS in 2024
• 6-5-0 ATS at home
• 10-1-0 SU as a home favorite

Black Friday NFL Game Matchup

The Eagles and Bears have played against each other 47 times, including four postseason matchups. Chicago has the all-time advantage in this series with a 29-17-1 record. However, it’s Philly that has been dominant over the 21st century as they’ve gone 12-4 SU in the last 16 head-to-head meetings.

Furthermore, the Eagles have won six games in a row over the Bears. Their last meeting came in December 2022, where Philly won 25-20. The Eagles are 5-2 SU in their last seven home games against Chicago, which includes winning the last three in a row.

Black Friday Predictions

Let’s take a closer look at the Black Friday matchup and make some early predictions:

Chicago Bears Black Friday Outlook

The Chicago Bears had one of the more active offseasons in the league. They started by hiring hotshot Ben Johnson away from the NFC North’s powerhouse Detroit Lions to replace the hapless Matt Eberflus on the sidelines.

Johnson was the hottest candidate on the coaching market in light of the job he did spearheading the Detroit Lions’ explosive offense, and it’ll be fascinating to see what kind of ingenuity he brings to a Bears offense that was sorely lacking in just about every facet of the game a season ago.

On offense, they added center Drew Dalman and wideout Olamide Zaccheaus and bolstered their backfield with the addition of Travis Homer. The signing of Joe Thuney on the offensive line could be a game-changer, especially if the Bears want to commit to a more physical identity.

Defensively, Chicago made some splashy moves, including the signings of Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo. These additions should significantly improve their ability to pressure the quarterback, something they struggled with in 2024. The jury is still out on Caleb Williams after his inconsistent performance as a rookie, but few first-year QBs show up and dominate the NFL immediately.

Williams’ partnership with Rome Odunze should continue to blossom. We’ll see if they can get more out of the running game after D’Andre Swift struggled in his first year in town, but there’s reason for optimism in Chicago after a disappointing finish a season ago.

Philadelphia Eagles Black Friday Outlook

The Philadelphia Eagles parted ways with a few veterans this spring, but they restocked with speed and versatility. Key additions include pass rushers Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari, as well as cornerback Adoree’ Jackson. On offense, Philly added AJ Dillon to its running back rotation and TE Kylen Granson to give Jalen Hurts another short-yardage option.

While the core of this team remains intact, it’s the retooled defense that may define their ceiling in 2025. Last year, Philly could do no wrong in the NFC East and NFC Playoffs en route to a fairly easy championship run.

Hurts, Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown, and DeVonta Smith give Philly arguably the league’s most dynamic offense. The next time opposing defenses figure out how to stop the tush push will be the first.

As is the case for every team, health will be paramount. The Eagles were able to keep their stars healthy last season, but that hasn’t always been easy for Barkley over the years. After he rushed for 2,005 yards last season, it’ll be interesting to see if the Birds decide to manage his workload in an attempt to make sure he’ll be on the field come playoff time.

Who Wins The Black Friday Game: Bears or Eagles?

Philadelphia has one of the best rosters in the NFC Conference. Plus, playing at home has always been a big advantage for them. That said, Chicago’s upgraded pass rush and improved offensive line could keep this one closer than expected.

Because we’re still months from kickoff, there’s certainly merit to taking a stab at the Bears to cover the 7-point spread on the road. The gulf in quality between the two teams was gargantuan last year, however. If both teams manage to stay healthy heading into this one, it’s fair to assume the Eagles will be heavily favored on home turf.

Bet the Birds to cover.

Bet: Philadelphia Eagles (-310), Eagles -7 (-110), Under 46.5 (-110)

Best Bets For Black Friday Football

The best bets for Black Friday are as follows:

• Philadelphia Eagles (-310)

At the time of this Black Friday game preview, it’s clear that the Philadelphia Eagles are the better team in this post-turkey day apocalypse of a game. The Eagles are tough at home, have defeated the Bears six times in a row, and have won 12 of the last 16 head-to-head matchups. There’s no reason to overthink this game, at this point in time.