The Detroit Lions (4-6) host the Houston Texans (3-7) Thursday in the first of three NFL games on Thanksgiving. Below, we give you five prop bet predictions to consider for the Lions from the BetMGM game menu.
5 Detroit Lions prop bets to make on Thanksgiving
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.
QB Matthew Stafford OVER 274.5 passing yards (-110)
Over the last decade, Stafford has posted some huge days on Thanksgiving. This year, he will be going up against one of the league’s worst pass defenses. Look for Stafford to air the ball out 40 or more times and go Over 300 yards.
Lions WR Marvin Jones Jr. OVER 4.5 receptions (+130)
Without WR Kenny Golladay in the lineup, Jones has become the team’s de facto No. 1 receiver. Over the last two weeks, he has caught 12 passes on 16 targets for 147 yards. Look for him to get a ton of work in this game as he should see double-digit targets against one of the league’s worst secondaries.
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Lions UNDER 3.5 first-quarter points (-112)
Can the Lions score a touchdown on their opening drive of the game? Sure. Should you trust them to do so? Absolutely not. Nothing about this Lions’ offense should inspire any sort of confidence after the way they played last week. Look for the Lions to score 3 or fewer points in the first quarter.
UNDER 24.5 total points for Lions (-121)
As previously mentioned, it’s hard to trust this Lions offense right now. They’ve scored more than 23 points just once in their last five games and were shut out by the Carolina Panthers in Week 11. Houston doesn’t have an elite defense, but it should be able to hold Detroit to 24 or fewer points in this game.
Lions RB Adrian Peterson to score 2 or more TDs (+1200)
This bet will depend on the status of rookie RB D’Andre Swift, who missed last week due to a concussion. At 12-1 odds, rooting for Peterson to get in the end zone a few times is a fun long-shot bet.
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Also see:
- Houston Texans prop predictions
- Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NFL Thanksgiving Picks and Predictions
- Scouts take in prospects in Auburn vs. Tennessee matchup (Lions Wire)
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