The Denver Broncos (5-9) are considered 6.5-point favorites at home against the Detroit Lions (3-10-1) in Week 16, according to odds from BetMGM. The over/under for combined points scored between the two teams has been set at 37.5.
Last week, the Broncos scored just three points in a 23-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (10-4). The Lions scored 17 points in a 38-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7). That’s just 20 combined points last week, which would be 17.5 points below this week’s over/under line.
Denver and Detroit have faced off 12 times in the past and the Broncos own a 7-5 advantage in the all-time series. Denver won the most recent meeting against the Lions, a 24-12 road victory during the 2015 season.
This marks the first time the Broncos have been considered favorites since Week 6, when they were 2.5-point favorites at home against the Tennessee Titans (8-6). Denver ended up winning that game 16-0.
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