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Vegas Watch: Lions open Week 7 as 2 1/2-point underdogs to the Falcons

Examining the Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons betting lines for Week 7. The Lions open as 2 1/2 point underdogs.

Both the Detroit Lions (2-3) and Atlanta Falcons (1-5) are coming off victories and will be looking to start a winning streak in Week 7. The Lions jumped on the Jaguars and never let up, winning 34-16, while the Falcons got their first win of the season by dropping 40 on the Vikings, who could only manage 23 points.

With the game being played in Atlanta, the home team gets the traditional 2.5-point edge — according to BetMGM — but this betting line points to this game should be a close contest.

The 34 points scored last week were the most ever put up by a Lions team under coach Matt Patricia, and their offense wasn’t even as sharp as it has been in previous weeks. Factor in, wide receiver Julio Jones returning to game action and the Falcons coming off a 40 point contest, and it’s no surprise the over-under is at 56.5 points.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look at the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions +115
Falcons -136

Spread

Lions +2.5 -110
Falcons -2.5 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
56.5 -110 -110

Lions total points scored

Lions total points Over Under
18.5 -527 +360
21.5 -295 +220
24.5 -167 +130
27.5 -110 +115
30.5 +135 -176
33.5 +210 -278
36.5 +320 -455

There will also a considerable amount of player prop bets added throughout the week, including touchdowns scorers, the first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

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Vegas Watch: Lions open Week 7 as 2 1/2-point underdogs to the Falcons

Examining the Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons betting lines for Week 7. The Lions open as 2 1/2 point underdogs.

Both the Detroit Lions (2-3) and Atlanta Falcons (1-5) are coming off victories and will be looking to start a winning streak in Week 7. The Lions jumped on the Jaguars and never let up, winning 34-16, while the Falcons got their first win of the season by dropping 40 on the Vikings, who could only manage 23 points.

With the game being played in Atlanta, the home team gets the traditional 2.5-point edge — according to BetMGM — but this betting line points to this game should be a close contest.

The 34 points scored last week were the most ever put up by a Lions team under coach Matt Patricia, and their offense wasn’t even as sharp as it has been in previous weeks. Factor in, wide receiver Julio Jones returning to game action and the Falcons coming off a 40 point contest, and it’s no surprise the over-under is at 56.5 points.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look at the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions +115
Falcons -136

Spread

Lions +2.5 -110
Falcons -2.5 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
56.5 -110 -110

Lions total points scored

Lions total points Over Under
18.5 -527 +360
21.5 -295 +220
24.5 -167 +130
27.5 -110 +115
30.5 +135 -176
33.5 +210 -278
36.5 +320 -455

There will also a considerable amount of player prop bets added throughout the week, including touchdowns scorers, the first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

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Vegas Watch: Lions open Week 6 as 3 1/2-point favorites over Jaguars

The Detroit Lions open Week 6 as 3 1/2-point favorites over the Jacksonville Jaguars according to Bet MGM.

With the Detroit Lions (1-3) coming off a bye, they have had an extra week to prepare for their Week 6 opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4). That additional preparation time, coupled with the Jaguars four-game losing streak and it’s not too hard to see why the Lions are 3 1/2-point favorites — according to BetMGM — despite being on the road.

Not only are the Jaguars on a tough losing streak, but their last three games have also all been losses to opponents who were previously winless — Week 3: 0-2 Dolphins, Week 4: 0-3 Bengals, and Week 5: 0-4 Texans. To make matters just a bit worse, they have struggled to score during that time as well, only putting up 13, 25, and 14 points, while surrendering at least 30 in each of those contests.

Meanwhile, the Lions haven’t been lighting up the score sheet either, but they have scored at least 21 points in every game. With an over/under of 54.5, it’s fair to assume the bettors are banking on each of these defenses giving up a lot of points — but neither offense has done enough this season to support that just yet.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look at the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions -189
Jaguars +160

Spread

Lions -3.5 -110
Jaguars +3.5 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
54.5 -110 -110

Lions total points scored

Lions total points Over Under
18.5 -715 +450
21.5 -358 +260
24.5 -200 +155
27.5 -129 100
30.5 +115 -150
33.5 +175 -228
36.5 +270 -385

There will also a considerable amount of player prop bets added throughout the week, including touchdowns scorers, the first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

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Updating Vegas Watch: Lions vs Saints in Week 4 sees late week shift

Updating the betting lines for the Week 4 Detroit Lions vs Saints game.

According to BetMGM, the Detroit Lions (1-2) opened Week 4 as 4-point underdogs but after the New Orleans Saints (1-2) ruled six if their starters OUT for this game, the betting line has shifted to Saints -3, while the over/under held at 54.5 points.

Betting lines were briefly suspended overnight, as a Saints’ player received a false-positive COVID-19 test result, but he has since been cleared and the betting lines have resumed.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions +135
Saints -162

Spread

Lions +3 -110
Saints -3 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
54.5 -110 -110

Lions total points scored

Lions total points Over Under
16.5 -556 +375
19.5 -334 +240
22.5 -189 +145
25.5 -118 -110
28.5 +140 -182
31.5 +240 -334
34.5 +350 -527

There are also a considerable amount of player prop bets added, including touchdowns scorers, the first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

Vegas Watch: Lions open as 4-point underdogs vs Saints in Week 4

Examining the open betting odds for the Detroit Lions (1-2) versus the New Orleans Saints (1-2) game in Week 4.

The Detroit Lions (1-2) are hosting the New Orleans Saints (1-2) in Week 4, and despite the teams having the same record and the game being at Ford Field, the Lions will open the week as 4-point underdogs, according to BetMGM.

The opening number shouldn’t be overly surprising, as the Lions looked terrible through the first two weeks of the season, but they are coming off an important road victory over the previously-undefeated Arizona Cardinals, while the Saints have dropped two in a row and have not looked like the team most expected entering the season.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions +170
Saints -200

Spread

Lions +4 -110
Saints -4 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
54.5 -110 -110

Lions total points scored

Lions total points Over Under
16.5 -527 +350
19.5 -304 +225
22.5 -176 +135
25.5 -106 -121
28.5 +155 -200
31.5 +240 -334
34.5 +375 -556

There will also a considerable amount of player prop bets added throughout the week, including touchdowns scorers, first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

Updating Vegas Watch: Lions hold steady as 5.5-point underdogs at Cardinals in Week 3

Updating the betting odds on the Detroit Lions versus Arizona Cardinals Week 3 game, with the Lions holding steady as 5.5-point underdogs.

According to BetMGM, the Detroit Lions (0-2) opened Week 3 as 5.5 point underdogs to the Arizona Cardinals (2-0), and that line has held steady throughout the week. One noticeable change is the over/under number has seen some growth, increasing up to 55.5 points.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions +210
Cardinals -250

Spread

Lions +5.5 -110
Cardinals -5.5 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
55.5 -110 -110

Lions total points scored

Lions total points Over Under
14.5 -625 +400
17.5 -334 +240
20.5 -200 +155
23.5 -134 +105
26.5 +120 -154
29.5 +190 -250
32.5 +310 -455

There are also a considerable amount of player prop bets, including touchdowns scorers, first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

Vegas Watch: Lions open Week 3 as 5 1/2 point underdogs at Cardinals

Examining the open betting odds for the Detroit Lions (0-2) Week 3 game at the Arizona Cardinals (2-0).

According to BetMGM, the Detroit Lions (0-2) open Week 3 of the 2020 season as five and a half point underdogs as they prepare to travel to the desert to face off with the Arizona Cardinals (2-0).

The Cardinals beat the defending NFC champion 49ers 24-20 in Week 1, then doubled up Washington 30-15 in Week 2, while the Lions lost a last-second game 27-23 to the Bears in Week 1, then got doubled-up themselves in Week 2, losing to the Packers 42-21.

The betting line seems a bit low considering both teams appear to be headed in opposite directions. In this week’s Touchdown Wire’s Power rankings, the Lions dropped to 29th, while the Cardinals climbed to 9th overall. Stay tuned to Lions Wire to see if there is movement ahead of Sunday.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, and over/under.

Moneyline

Lions +215
Cardinals -250

Spread

Lions +5.5 -110
Cardinals -5.5 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
54.5 -110 -110

There will also be a considerable amount of player prop bets added throughout the week, including touchdowns scorers, first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

[Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.]

Updated Vegas Watch: Lions now 6 point underdogs at Packers in Week 2

Updated Vegas Watch: Detroit Lions now 6 point underdogs at Green Bay Packers in Week 2

According to BetMGM, after opening up Week 2 as 5.5 point underdogs, the Detroit Lions (0-1) at Green Bay Bay Packers (1-0) line has moved to the Lions getting +6 points. The over/under line has also risen from 47.5 up to 50.5 points scored.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, over/under, and total Lions points scored

Moneyline

Lions +225
Packers -278

Spread

Lions +6 -110
Packers -6 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
50.5 -110 -110

Lions points scored

Lions points scored Over Under
19.5 -176 +135
20.5 -134 +105
21.5 -112 -115
22.5 -106 -121

There are also a considerable amount of player prop bets, including touchdowns scorers, first player to score, quarterback passing props (yards, touchdowns, interceptions, attempts, completions, longest completion), running back props (rushing yards, attempts, rushing + receiving yards), and receiver props (receiving yards, receptions, longest reception).

[Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.]

Vegas Watch: Lions open Week 2 as 5 1/2 point underdogs at Packers

Examining various betting lines at the beginning of Week 2 of the 2020 season as the Detroit Lions travel to Green Bay to face the Packers.

According to BetMGM, the Detroit Lions (0-1) open Week 2 of the 2020 season as 5.5-point underdogs as they prepare to travel to Green Bay to face the Packers (1-0).

The Lions are coming off yet another disappointing loss, this time to the Chicago Bears, while the Packers took down the Vikings 43-34 behind a big game from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams — connecting on 14 receptions for 156-yards, and two touchdowns.

Both teams have starters injured for this matchup, with the Packers losing right guard Lane Taylor for the season, while three of the top four Lions corners are dealing with hamstring injuries.

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BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread, over/under, and total Lions points scored

Moneyline

Lions +205
Packers -250

Spread

Lions +5.5 -110
Packers -5.5 -110

Over/Under

Total points scored Over Under
47.5 -110 -110

Lions points scored

Lions points scored Over Under
19.5 -162 +125
20.5 -121 -106
21.5 100 -125
22.5 +105 -134

[Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.]

The Bears at Lions Week 13 bet line sees drastic shift from opening line

Updating Vegas Watch for Week 13: According to BetMGM, the betting line has shifted from favoring the Detroit Lions to favoring the Chicago Bears.

According to BetMGM, the Detroit Lions (3-7-1) opened the week as 1.5-point favorites over the Chicago Bears (5-6) but the betting line has seen a big shift since then and now favors the Bears by 2.5-points. With both offenses struggling, the over/under has unsurprisingly stayed steady at a low 39.5 points.

Now with the report that third-string undrafted rookie David Blough will start for the Lions, the bet lines have stayed the same but the odds have heavily shifted.

BetMGM has a lot of various bet lines to wager on in this game, but here’s a look the basic concepts most would be interested in, including the Moneyline, points spread and over/under.

Moneyline

Bears -209

Lions +170

Spread

Bears -2.5 (-167)

Lions +2.5 (+140)

Over/Under

Over 39.5 (+115)

Under 39.5 (-139)

Lions Wire editor’s thoughts/predictions

The Lions Wire editors are split on their predictions, in both who wins on Thanksgiving and by how much.

On the latest episode of the Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 130, Erik Schlitt discussed why he believes this game favors the Lions and why they will come away with a close 17-14 victory.

Jeff Risdon made his prediction in his Behind Enemy Lines with Bears Wire article saying, “I think a healthy Lions team would roll at home on Thanksgiving, but given the shell of a team the Lions will trot out, it will take a lot of help from the Bears themselves for Detroit to win. Bears 30, Lions 17”

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