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The Detroit Lions (9-1) travel to face the Indianapolis Colts (5-6) Sunday in Week 12. Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Lions vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The offensive power on hand in this one alone makes this worth watching. The NFC-leading Lions, of course, have plenty of pass-catchers to help QB Jared Goff, and Indianapolis becomes more interesting with QB Anthony Richardson returning to his starting gig.
Detroit has rattled off 8 straight wins following a Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, most recently, obliterated the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6.
Richardson’s presence under center (272 passing yards, 1 pass TD, 2 rushing TDs) helped push Indy to a 28-27 win over the New York Jets in Week 12 and halt a 3-game losing streak.
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Lions at Colts odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:40 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lions -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Colts +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions -7.5 (-105) | Colts +7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Lions at Colts key injuries
Lions
- CB Terrion Arnold (groin) questionable
Colts
- None
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Lions at Colts picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 30, Colts 23
Moneyline
Bettors backing Detroit will not get value in a matchup like this. Find other ways to make bank off the Lions for this one.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Colts are among several teams tied for first at 4-1 ATS at home. Anyone looking to fade the Lions should prefer to take the points instead of banking on an outright win.
Richardson should do plenty through the air against Detroit, which gives up the sixth-most passing yards per game (232.7).
Perhaps I would try to wait for the juice to move in a better direction, but it probably isn’t worth it if you’re sacrificing this favorable number on Indianapolis’ side.
BET COLTS +7.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The total is justifiably high but carries the best bet for this matchup. Hammer those points!
Richardson taking over for QB Joe Flacco increases the Colts’ weekly scoring ceiling, and the Lions probably boast the best offense in the NFL.
These 2 teams playing indoors on turf should provide plenty of sparks.
BET OVER 50.5 (-110).
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