Will the Detroit Lions make the 2020 NFL playoffs? Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds and make our pick. We also predict their exact win total for the upcoming season.
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Will the Detroit Lions make the 2020 NFL playoffs?
Yes: +280 | No: -358
The Detroit Lions were flirting with mediocrity and even had an outside chance at a playoff run in a tough NFC North through Week 9 of the 2019 season. Their campaign was flipped on its head when QB Matthew Stafford suffered what turned out to be a season-ending back injury. At the time of the injury, Stafford was in the midst of his best season. He was first in passing touchdowns and passing yards, fourth in yards per attempt and ended 2019 as Pro Football Focus’ eighth-best graded quarterback.
Also, Detroit was 3-4-1 and played well enough to win six of those games. With a healthy Stafford, given a bevy of weapons and possibly the best offensive line of his career, the Lions could have one of the more explosive offenses in the NFL.
The major question about the 2020 Lions is if head coach Matt Patricia can figure out the defense. Patricia is on the hot seat going into his third season with the team. He is 9-22-1 overall record and the Lions defense fell to 31st in total yards allowed last season. The best things Patricia has going for him are a healthy Stafford and the eighth-easiest schedule in the league (according to SharpFootballAnalysis.com).
Detroit needs a playoff run or heads are going to roll in Detroit. Stafford will save Patricia’s job by taking the LIONS TO THE PLAYOFFS (+280).
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How many games will the Detroit Lions win in 2020? Bands
| BAND | ODDS |
| 0-4 Wins | +550 |
| 5-8 Wins | -313 |
| 9-12 Wins | +400 |
| 13-16 Wins | +20000 |
I like the Lions to make the playoffs but LOVE the LIONS TO HAVE 9-12 WINS (+400) in 2020 because of the juicy line. The 2010 Seattle Seahawks were the last team to advance to the postseason with fewer than nine wins and that’s because they won a weak NFC West. If the Lions are going to make the playoffs, which we already like, they are going to need to win nine-plus games.
How many games will the Detroit Lions win in 2020? Exact number
There is poor value in these exact wins bets because the payouts don’t compensate for the difficulty of nailing the number. The best way to bet an exact number of wins is a buckshot approach i.e. betting a few different lines and hoping to cash the most lucrative ticket. Try making these four $10 bets on exact wins. We illustrate your net profit for each bet if making all four wagers.
- $10 on exactly nine Lions wins (+625) = $22.50 profit.
- $10 on exactly 10 Lions wins (+1200) = $80 profit.
- $10 on exactly 11 Lions wins (+3500) = $310 profit.
- $10 on exactly 12 Lions wins (+10000) = $960 profit.
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