The Detroit Lions (1-1) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) close out their preseason schedule Sunday. Kick off is 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS) at Acrisure Field in Pittsburgh. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Lions vs. Steelers odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Lions turned the ball over twice in its preseason-opening 27-23 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, giving up a game-winning touchdown pass with under 2 minutes left in the game. They squeaked by the Indianapolis Colts 27-26 last week when Indy failed to convert on a 2-point attempt to win the game.
The Steelers got 2 TD passes from rookie QB Kenny Pickett in a 32-25 win over the Seattle Seahawks to open the preseason. Pittsburgh beat the Jacksonville Jaguars last week 16-15 with Pickett adding another TD pass.
Lions at Steelers nickname odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Lions +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Steelers -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +4.5 (-105) | Steelers -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Lions at Steelers picks and predictions
Prediction
Steelers 25, Lions 22
Money line
Both teams plan on playing starters, which gives the Steelers the advantage, although the Lions will play their starters for a full half.
Considering that, PASS on the money line.
The Steelers’ starters should establish the tone, but there is too much juice to wager the Steelers to win on the money line.
Against the spread
While the Pittsburgh starters should get the lead and take it into the 2nd half, both teams have had close games. The Steelers won by only 1 point last week and the Lions had a 4-point loss and a 1-point win.
The guys playing at the end of the game will be fighting for their NFL lives. It should end up being a close game.
Take the LIONS +4.5 (-105).
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Over/Under
The Lions’ 2 previous preseason games had totals of 50 and 53 points. The Steelers had 1 game of 57 and then only 31 last week.
In the Lions’ games, both they and their opponents scored in the 20s.
Expect that again. Take OVER 38.5 (-108).
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