The Detroit Lions (2-11-1) are on the road for a meeting with the Atlanta Falcons (6-8) in Week 16. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET Sunday. Below, we look at the Lions vs. Falcons odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.
The Lions picked up their second win of the year when they knocked off the Arizona Cardinals 30-12 at home in Week 15. QB Jared Goff threw 3 touchdown passes for his eighth straight career victory over the Cardinals. The Lions jumped out to a 17-0 lead by halftime and outgained Arizona 124-5 in the first quarter.
Also see: All Week 16 odds and lines
The Falcons were no match for the San Francisco 49ers Sunday as they fell 31-13 on the road. Atlanta allowed 162 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns to the 49ers while gaining just 275 total yards of offense. The Falcons are 26th in the league with 18.8 points per game.
Lions at Falcons odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:22 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Lions +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Falcons -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +3.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Falcons -3.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5, O: -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | U: -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Lions 2-11-1 | Falcons 6-8
- ATS: Lions 9-5 | Falcons 6-8
- O/U: Lions 5-9 | Falcons 6-8
Lions at Falcons head-to-head
The two teams have played each other 38 times since 1966. The Lions lead the series 25-13 and have had win streaks of nine games and six games in the all-time series.
They have only played each other twice in the last five years and split those two games. The Lions beat the Falcons 23-22 last season in Atlanta and the Falcons had a 30-26 win in 2017.
Falcons QB Matt Ryan is 4-2 in six career starts against the Lions and has thrown 11 touchdown passes in those games. Goff is 1-1 in two starts against Atlanta.
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