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Tampa Bay Buccaneers huge road favorites over Detroit Lions in Week 16

The Detroit Lions are the betting underdogs in their Week 16 home game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5) travel to meet the Detroit Lions (5-9) Saturday in Week 16 at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. Below, we take a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Buccaneers can punch their ticket to the postseason with a victory, and they’re still very much in the mix for an NFC South Division title. The Bucs remain just one game back of the New Orleans Saints following a 31-27 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. The Bucs have won two straight since dropping a pair against the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs at home. The Bucs have gotten a ton of attention because of their Hall of Famer to be, QB Tom Brady, but it’s their defense that is often overlooked. The Bucs allow just 333.1 total yards per game to rank sixth in the NFL, and they’re No. 1 in the league in rushing yards allowed with 77.8 yards per outing. They are yielding just 22.9 PPG, ranking 12th.

The Lions slipped to 5-9 SU on the season after a 46-25 beating in Nashville from the Tennessee Titans. After winning its initial game against Chicago in interim head coach Darrell Bevell’s debut, Detroit has lost a pair of games against the Packers and Titans in the past two. Overall, the Lions have dropped four of the past five, and they’re struggling to make it to the finish line healthy. RB D’Andre Swift and WR Kenny Golladay have missed plenty of time lately, and QB Matthew Stafford has been banged up, too.

Buccaneers at Lions betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 6:35 a.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Buccaneers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Lions +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Buccaneers -7.5 (-105) | Lions +7.5 (-115) | Bet now
  • Total: 53.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Bet now

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At -350 odds, the Buccaneers have an implied 77.78% chance of winning or 2/7 fractional odds. Tampa Bay needs to win by 8 points for a Buccaneers -7.5 (-105) ATS ticket to cash.

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At +275 odds, the Lions have an implied 26.67% chance of winning or 11/4 fractional odds. If Detroit wins outright or loses by 7 or fewer points, a Lions +7.5 (-115) ticket cashes.

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Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans Week 15 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (5-8) visit the Tennessee Titans (9-4) Sunday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Below, we preview the Lions-Titans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Lions at Titans: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lions +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Titans -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lions +11.5 (-110) | Titans -11.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Titans: Game notes

  • The Lions won 34-30 in Week 13 in the debut of interim head coach Darrell Bevell, but they were dropped 31-24 by the Green Bay Packers last week. They did cover the spread for the second time in as many games under their new leader.
  • Detroit took care of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 by a 34-16 count, but they’re 1-2 straight up and ATS in three games against the AFC South so far, including the 41-25 loss to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving, which was the last straw for ex-head coach Matt Patricia.
  • The Titans roughed up the Jags 31-10 last week in Jacksonville. They covered a 7.5-point number as the Under (52.5) cashed. The Titans have won and covered three in a row on the road, but they lost and failed to cover each of their past two in Music City, both against AFC playoff contenders.
  • Tennessee ranks third in the NFL with 394.5 total yards of offense per game, and it’s second in rushing with 157.8 yards per outing and fourth in the NFL with 30.0 points per game. Defensively, they have been so-so, limiting teams to 113.8 rushing yards, which is 15th overall. They’re a dismal 29th against the pass, coughing up 273.6 passing yards per outing.
  • Titans RB Derrick Henry is an MVP contender with a league-best 1,532 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. The Titans aren’t just a one-dimension team, as QB Ryan Tannehill has passed for a respectable 3,209 yards and 28 scores.

Lions at Titans: Key injuries

Lions

  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • DL Da’Shawn Hand (ankle) out
  • RB Adrian Peterson (forearm) questionable
  • QB Matthew Stafford (rib, right thumb) questionable
  • OL Tyrell Crosby (ankle) out
  • CB Darryl Roberts (hip) out
  • DL John Penisini (shoulder) questionable
  • OL Frank Ragnow (throat) out

Titans

  • No notable injuries

Lions at Titans: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Titans 38, Lions 20

Money line (?)

The Titans (-650) are a risky play at six and a half times your potential return. While Tennessee should be able to top the beleaguered visitors from Detroit, they’re still just too expensive.

PASS.

Against the spread (?)

The TITANS -11.5 (-110) are a better play laying the points, even though they have failed to win or even cover in each of their past two at home.

The Titans have covered each of their past two as favorites of 6 or more points, and they covered their most recent game as a double-digit favorite in Houston on Dec. 29, 2019, the regular-season finale last season.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 51.5 (-110) is the play here, regardless if Stafford is able to tough it out, or if QB Chase Daniel makes the start. The Over is 4-1 in Detroit’s past five as an underdog while going 5-2 in its past seven overall. The Over is 6-1-1 in Tennessee’s past eight at home, and 6-1 in the previous seven against losing teams.

The Over is 19-6-1 in the past 26 overall for the Titans, too.

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Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions odds Week 14 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Green Bay Packers (9-3) visit the Detroit Lions (5-7) on Sunday for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Raymond James Stadium. Below, we preview the Packers-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Packers at Lions: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:57 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Packers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Lions +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Packers -9 (-110) | Lions +9 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Lions: Game notes

  • The Packers are coming off a 30-16 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. They have won their past two games by an average of 15.0 points per game and covered the spread in both. It’s Green Bay’s first time with consecutive covers since going 4-0 ATS to open the season.
  • Green Bay lost its most recent road game, falling in Week 11 at the Indianapolis Colts 34-31 in overtime. They Packers are 4-2 SU/ATS in six road outings to date, with the Over also 4-2 in those six contests.
  • These teams met at Lambeau Field Sept. 20 in Week 2 with the Pack doubling up the Lions 42-21 to coast to a cover as 7-point favorites.
  • The Lions won 34-30 at the Chicago Bears last week, avenging a disappointing Week 1 loss. The victory was the first for interim head coach Darrell Bevell, who took the reins for the fired Matt Patricia after the Week 12 Thanksgiving Day debacle – a 41-25 home loss to the Houston Texans.
  • Detroit has posted a 1-4 SU/ATS mark in five games at Ford Field this season, and they’re 1-3 SU/ATS in four games inside the NFC North Division. Green Bay is 3-1 SU/ATS in four divisional games to date.

Packers at Lions: Key injuries

Packers

  • WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee, concussion) questionable
  • S Darnell Savage (groin) questionable
  • TE Jace Sternberger (concussion) out

Lions

  • OT Tyrell Crosby (ankle) out
  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • CB Jeff Okudah (groin) out
  • DL John Penisini (shoulder) questionable
  • QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) questionable
  • RB D’Andre Swift (illness) questionable

Packers at Lions: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Packers 34, Lions 27

Money line (?)

The Packers (-450) will cost four and a half times your potential return, and even though they’re up against the lowly Lions (+350), that’s a risky proposition for any road team in the NFL. AVOID.

Against the spread (?)

The LIONS +9 (-110) were able to pick up a victory on the road last week against the Bears, and the firing of Patricia served as a wake-up call. Can they carry over the momentum against the high-octane Packers -9? Detroit is 6-1 ATS in the past seven meetings vs. Green Bay, and 5-2 ATS across the past seven home meetings in the series.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 54.5 (-110) is the way to go here, as these teams generally combine for plenty of points. The Lions are hurting without Golladay, but they were able to win without him last week. Whether or not Swift plays is inconsequential, too, as they showed they can score plenty of points with trusty veteran RB Adrian Peterson in the backfield.

The Over has connected in seven of the past 10 meetings in this series, and four of the previous five at Ford Field, too.

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Green Bay Packers favored in Week 14 battle at Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions opened as betting home underdogs for their Week 14 game vs. the Green Bay Packers.

The Green Bay Packers (9-3) will meet the Detroit Lions (5-7) in a Week 14 NFC Central showdown Sunday afternoon (4:25 p.m. ET) at Ford Field. Below, we take a look at the early Week 14 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Packers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 30-16, on Sunday. It was a pair of Aarons leading the way for Green Bay, with QB Aaron Rodgers throwing a trio of touchdown passes as part of a 295-yard afternoon and RB Aaron Jones rushing for 130 yards. The victory marked the Packers’ third in their last four games. They head to Detroit looking for a fourth straight win over the Lions.

The Lions found themselves down 10 (30-20), with three minutes remaining in their Sunday road battle against the Chicago Bears, but Detroit rallied, finding paydirt twice in the final two minutes-and-18 seconds to pull off an unlikely victory. QB Matthew Stafford (402 passing yards, 3 TDs) and RB Adrian Peterson (57 rushing yards, 2 TDs) were responsible for the endgame scores which lifted the Lions to just their second win since Oct. 25.

Packers at Lions betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Packers -400 (bet $400 to win $100) / Lions +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Packers -7.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Lions +7.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 54.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Bet now

Betting stats:

  • ATS: Packers 8-4 | Lions 5-7
  • O/U: Packers 7-5 | Lions 8-4

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The visiting Packers are the favorites in this Week 14 contest. At -400, they have an implied win probability of 80%. Their odds can be expressed fractionally as 1/4 or decimally as 1.25. At -7.5 (-110), a Green Bay ATS wager cashes with a Packers victory of 8 points or more.

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At a +333 money line, the host Lions have an implied win probability of 23.1%. Those odds can be expressed as 333/100 fractionally or 4.33 decimally. A Detroit +7.5 ATS ticket cashes on an outright Lions win or a loss by 7 points or less.

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Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Week 13 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (4-7) visit the Chicago Bears (5-6) for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Soldier Field. Below, we preview the Lions-Bears betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Lions at Bears: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lions +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bears -173 (bet $173 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lions +3 (-105) | Bears -3 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Bears: Game notes

  • The Lions look to turn over a new leaf with interim head coach Darrell Bevell taking over for the fired Matt Patricia. The latter, as well as general manager Bob Quinn, were relieved of their duties following a 41-25 setback against the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving.
  • Detroit is looking for redemption after blowing a 23-6 lead after three quarters against the Bears in Week 1, losing 27-23.
  • Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky is expected to start in Week 13. He engineered that Week 1 comeback, tossing 3 touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He has four straight games against the Lions with at least three TD strikes.
  • The Lions enter on an 0-2 ATS slide. They’re 1-4 ATS across their past five, and 4-7 ATS overall. They haven’t failed to cover in three in a row this season.
  • The Bears started the season 5-1 straight up and 4-2 ATS, but they’re in the midst of a five-game losing streak while going 1-4 ATS during the span.

Lions at Bears: Key injuries

Lions

  • DE Austin Bryant (thigh) questionable
  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • DL Da’Shawn Hand (groin) out
  • CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder) out
  • QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) questionable
  • RB D’Andre Swift (illness) questionable
  • DB Tracy Walker (non-injury) questionable

Bears

  • QB Nick Foles (hip) questionable
  • DT Akiem Hicks (hamstring) questionable
  • OL Germain Ifedi (leg) questionable
  • LT Charles Leno Jr. (toe) questionable
  • LB Khalil Mack (back) questionable
  • WR Darnell Mooney (knee) questionable
  • WR Allen Robinson (knee) questionable
  • LB James Vaughters (knee) questionable
  • LB Josh Woods (foot) questionable

Lions at Bears: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bears 27, Lions 20

Money line (?)

The BEARS (-173) haven’t tasted victory since Week 6 at the Carolina Panthers, so they’re quite the risky play. Trubisky seems to be at his best when facing the Lions, and Chicago will level its record at .500 with a win against the division rival.

The Bears are a much less risky play on the money line than laying the points, although you should be fine there, too.

Against the spread (?)

The BEARS -3 (-115) are facing the Lions in Bevell’s first game at the helm. Chicago enters this one 4-1 ATS across the past five head-to-head meetings, and the Bears are 3-0-1 ATS in their past four home games against the Lions. Look for Chicago to finally get back on track.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 44.5 (-110) is a strong play in this NFC North battle. As mentioned above, Trubisky has tossed 3 touchdowns in each of his past four outings against the Lions. There’s something about the Silver and Honolulu Blue which brings out the best in him.

The Bears will be good for at least three touchdowns and will flirt with 30 points. The Lions should be able to inch the total Over the line, although no Golladay again hurts their pass game.

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Houston Texans at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Detriot Lions Thanksgiving betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (4-6) host the Houston Texans (3-7) on Thursday afternoon to kick off Thanksgiving as part of the franchise’s annual tradition. The game is slated to start at 12:30 p.m. ET at Ford Field. Below, we preview the Texans-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans at Lions: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texans -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | Lions +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texans -3 (-110) | Lions +3 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texans at Lions: Game notes

  • The Lions are 37-41-2 all-time on Thanksgiving Day, hosting a game every year on the holiday since 1934 (except from 1939-44).
  • The Texans have won two of their last three games, beating the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars in the last three weeks.
  • The Texans’ last five games have all been within seven points.
  • The Lions were shut out by the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, losing 20-0 for their third loss in four games.
  • The Lions and Texans rank 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in the NFL in scoring this season.

Texans at Lions: Key injuries

Texans

  • WR Kenny Stills (quad) questionable
  • WR Randall Cobb (toe) questionable
  • OT Laremy Tunsil (illness) questionable

Lions

  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) questionable
  • LB Jarrad Davis (knee) questionable
  • CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder) questionable
  • TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) questionable
  • QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) questionable
  • RB D’Andre Swift (concussion) questionable

Texans at Lions: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Texans 24, Lions 17

Money line (?)

The Texans are not a good team, but neither are the Lions – and at least Houston has QB Deshaun Watson. Cobb and Stills are likely out for this one, but WRs Brandin Cooks and Will Fuller are still capable receivers.

I’m taking the TEXANS (-162) to win outright on Thanksgiving against a banged-up Lions team with an injured Stafford.

Against the spread (?)

The Texans are only 3-7 ATS this season, with the Lions going 4-6 ATS. Houston is understandably favored in this game and even as poorly as this team has played, it should be able to handle the Lions.

The Texans’ win over the Patriots was mostly because of Watson’s brilliance and there’s no reason to believe he can’t continue that magic against Detroit. Take the TEXANS -3 (-110).

Over/Under (?)

The total has gone Under in four of the Texans’ last six games and now they get a bad Lions offense that could be missing Golladay. Houston will score enough to win, but don’t expect this to be a shootout.

Take the UNDER 51.5 (-110) on Thanksgiving.

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Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers Week 11 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (4-5) and Carolina Panthers (3-7) meet for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Bank of America Stadium. Below, we preview the Lions-Panthers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Lions at Panthers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lions -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Panthers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lions -2.5 (-110) | Panthers +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Panthers: Game notes

  • The Lions posted a 30-27 victory against the Washington Football Team last week, covering a 2.5-point number as they scratched and clawed their way back to one game within .500.
  • Detroit’s offense has been so-so this season, posting 360.4 total yards per game (17th in the NFL), and 25.2 points per game (16th). Defense is where the Lions have had plenty of issues, allowing 400.0 total yards (27th), 258.4 passing yards (24th), 141.6 rushing yards (30th) and 29.7 points (29th) per game.
  • The Panthers were doubled up 46-23 at home against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carolina enters on a five-game skid, covering the spread in just two of the games during the span. Carolina is1-4 straight up and ATS on its home field in 2020.
  • Carolina ranks in the bottom third in a majority of the categories both offensively and defensively. Their best ranking is in the offensive passing yards department, posting 245.6 per game to rank 17th.
  • The Lions are just 3-7 ATS across their past 10 road games and 6-14 ATS in the past 20 games overall. The Panthers are 1-7-1 ATS in the past nine home games, and 1-6 ATS in the past seven against teams with a losing record, so something’s gotta give.

Lions at Panthers: Key injuries

Lions

  • WR Danny Amendola (hip) out
  • LB Jarrad Davis (knee) questionable
  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) questionable
  • RB D’Andre Swift (concussion) out
  • DE Austin Bryant (thigh) questionable
  • DL Da’Shawn Hand (groin) questionable
  • S Will Harris (groin) questionable
  • OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) questionable

Panthers

  • QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) questionable
  • CB Rasul Douglas (ankle) questionable
  • DE Yatur Gross-Matos (shoulder) questionable
  • CB Donte Jackson (toe) doubtful
  • RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) out
  • OT Russell Okung (calf) doubtful
  • G John Miller (knee, ankle) doubtful
  • LB Tahir Whitehead (ribs) questionable
  • S Sam Franklin (ankle) questionable
  • DE Marquis Haynes (shoulder) questionable
  • TE Chris Manhertz (shoulder) questionable

Lions at Panthers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Panthers 23, Lions 19

Money line (?)

The PANTHERS (+110) are a good play on their home field, whether Stafford or backup QB Chase Daniel plays for the Lions (-130). They’ll be without their two biggest playmakers in Swift and Golladay, so shy away from the road favorites.

Against the spread (?)

The PANTHERS +2.5 (-110) are worth backing as the short dogs at home. Yes, it’s possible Bridgewater sits due to his MCL injury, which would mean either Will Grier or P.J. Walker would start under center, but they are a healthier team overall.

Davis can help the quarterback with short to intermediate routes as a safety valve, and the defense won’t have to face a home-run hitter like Swift or Golladay.

Over/Under (?)

UNDER 46.5 (-110) is the play in this one, as both offenses are very marginal, and we’ll have stars like Golladay, McCaffrey and Swift on the sidelines in street clothes. The Under is 5-2 in Detroit’s past seven on a grass surface, and the Under is 5-3 in Carolina’s past eight overall.

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Washington at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions Week 10 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (3-5) host the Washington Football Team (2-6) Sunday at Ford Field for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we preview the Washington-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Washington at Lions: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Washington +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Lions -167 (bet $167 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Washington +3 (-106) | Lions -3 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

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Washington at Lions: Game notes

  • Washington is now on its third starting quarterback—Alex Smith—after QB Kyle Allen exited last week’s 23-20 loss to the New York Giants with a dislocated and fractured left ankle. Smith passed for 325 yards in fill-in duty but also threw three costly interceptions.
  • The Lions lost at the Minnesota Vikings 34-20 last week, their second double-digit defeat in a row. QB Matthew Stafford was pulled in the fourth quarter by team officials, who feared he suffered a concussion. Stafford cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and is active for Sunday’s game.
  • Washington picked up a home win last season vs. Detroit 19-16, and covered as a 4-point underdog. Stafford was injured for the game, but that’s not much of an excuse when you take into account Washington finished with a worse record last year.

Washington at Lions: Key injuries

Washington

  • QB Kyle Allen (ankle) out
  • LT Geron Christian (knee) out
  • PK Dustin Hopkins (groin) questionable
  • WR Dontrelle Inman (hamstring) out

Lions

  • LB Jarrad Davis (knee) questionable
  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • TE T.J. Hockenson (toe) questionable
  • G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) questionable
  • DT Nick Williams (shoulder) questionable

Washington at Lions: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Washington 28, Detroit 20

Money line (?)

It’s fair to be concerned about Smith considering the gruesome injury he suffered in 2018, but when right, he’s a much better option than the previous two Washington starters.

As the season progresses, I expect Washington to be better off with Smith under center and this is a great matchup for Smith to settle into his new role. Detroit’s defense is 25th in opponent’s QB Rating and 29th in touchdown percentage.

GIMME WASHINGTON (+140) for 1 unit.

Against the spread (?)

This Lions offense is a lot less scary without WR Kenny Golladay. Stafford has thrown six of his seven interceptions in the games Golladay didn’t play and the game he exited early with an injury.

Washington’s defense ranks sixth in Football Outsiders’ DVOA and it is first in pass defense DVOA. Without Golladay, I cannot see Stafford doing much through the air and Detroit’s rushing attack won’t pick up the slack considering it is ranked 24th in rushing yards per game.

Also, Smith has enough weapons to get this Washington offense going. WR Terry McLaurin is a borderline Pro Bowl receiver and watch out for dual-threat RB J.D. McKissic, who played for Detroit last season. More importantly, the Lions give up the most fantasy points per game to running backs and that’ll help a Washington ground game that is ranked 29th in rushing yards per game.

BET WASHINGTON +3 (-106) at 2.5 units.

Over/Under (?)

Washington is definitely a defense-first team and I’ve outlined my concerns for Detroit’s offense without Golladay. That being said, I lean OVER 46.5 (-115) because I think we’ll see Washington’s best offensive performance to this point of the season.

A lean is not necessarily a bet, proceed at your own caution.

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Week 9 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (3-4) will play the Minnesota Vikings (2-5) with questions surrounding the availability of Lions QB Matthew Stafford for the Week 9 game at 1 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we preview the Lion-Vikings betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Lions at Vikings: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lions +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Vikings -209 (bet $209 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lions +5 (-115) | Vikings -5 (-106)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Vikings: Game notes

  • Final scores have gone over 53 points in five of Minnesota’s seven games.
  • Detroit has the 26th ranked scoring defense this season (29.4 points per game allowed), while Minnesota is mired at 29th (30.6 PPG allowed).
  • In his last three games against Detroit, Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has thrown for 883 yards with 8 touchdowns and no interceptions.
  • The Lions are 5-13 against the spread in their last 18 games.
  • Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last five games.
  • Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last five games against Minnesota.
  • The Lions have gone Under the projected total in each of their last five road games at Minnesota.

Lions at Vikings: Key injuries

Lions

  • QB Matthew Stafford (COVID-19 contact) questionable
  • WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
  • DB Tracy Walker (foot) out
  • G Joe Dahl (back) questionable
  • LB Christian Jones (knee) questionable
  • CB Darryl Roberts (hip, groin) questionable
  • OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) questionable

Vikings

  • CB Cameron Dantzler (concussion) out
  • CB Holton Hill (foot) out
  • CB Mark Fields (chest) out/IR
  • CB Harrison Hand (hamstring) questionable

Lions at Vikings: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 27, Lions 16

Money line (?)

Minnesota is the favorite at -209, which is an awful lot to give up to win the bet. The Lions (+175) offer a much greater profit, but with many questions regarding the availability of Stafford – who was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and may be activated prior to game time – it’s hard to put faith in backup Chase Daniel.

AVOID this bet

Against the spread (?)

Minnesota has been installed as a 5-point favorite, but that line could change if word comes out earlier than Sunday that Stafford is out. Even if Stafford plays, Minnesota’s run offense could be too much for the Lions, allowing the Vikings to control the clock and tempo of the game.

Take VIKINGS -5 (-106).

Over/Under (?)

The Over/Under had been hovering around 53 points before dropping down to 50.5. Again, with the potential for both Stafford and Golladay to miss this game, it may difficult for the Lions to do their part, even though Minnesota is signing street free agents and raiding practice squads just to have live bodies in the secondary.

TAKE THE OVER 50.5 (-110).

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Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions Week 8 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (3-3) host the Indianapolis Colts (4-2) Sunday of Week 8. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. Below, we preview the Colts-Lions betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Colts at Lions betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday 1:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colts -159 (bet $159, win $100) | Lions +135 (bet $100, win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Colts -2.5 (-121) | Lions +2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -110, U: -110)

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Colts at Lions game notes

  • The Lions have won two games in a row but have not yet won at home this season (0-2).
  • Colts QB Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes in a 31-27 Week 6 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts were on bye last week.
  • The Colts are the league’s No. 2 defense in yards allowed per game and No. 4 in points allowed per game.
  • The Lions, despite a .500 record, average 26.0 points per game and allow 27.5 per contest.
  • Lions QB Matthew Stafford has 10 touchdown passes this season and has had led two fourth-quarter comebacks on game-winning drives.

Colts at Lions key injuries

Colts

  • C Ryan Kelly (knee) questionable

Lions

  • CB Desmond Trufant (hamstring) questionable
  • RB Adrian Peterson (abdomen) questionable
  • OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) questionable

Colts at Lions: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks

Prediction

Lions 23, Colts 20

Money line (?)

Detroit is on a little bit of a roll and returns home after two straight road wins. The Colts are coming off their bye and are 4-1 as favorites this season. Take the LIONS (+135).

Against the spread (?)

Both Detroit and Indy are an even 3-3 against the spread this season. The Colts are 1-2 ATS on the road, while Detroit is 0-2 ATS at home. The Lions are 2-2 ATS as underdogs. Take the LIONS +2.5 (+100).

Over/Under (?)

Again, both teams are 3-3 here. Both are middling offenses but the Colts will keep things low-scoring. Take UNDER 49.5 (-110).

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