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Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Week 4 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Detroit Lions (2-1) and the Green Bay Packers (2-1) meet on Thursday Night Football in Week 4 at Lambeau Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Lions play on the road on a Thursday night for the 2nd time in 4 games this season. Detroit opened the season with a 21-20 upset win against the Kansas City Chiefs, its 2nd straight regular-season primetime victory dating back to Week 18 last season. The Lions haven’t won 3 straight games under the lights since 1998.

The Packers and QB Jordan Love rallied for an 18-17 victory despite entering the 4th quarter down 17-0, covering for the 3rd time in as many outings. The Under result in Week 3 was the team’s first of the season. Green Bay lost to Detroit in Week 18 at home last season in primetime, and it is just 1-4 in the past 5 games under the lights.

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Lions at Packers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions -124 (bet $124 to win $100) | Packers +106 (bet $100 to win $106)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions -1.5 (-110) | Packers +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lions at Packers key injuries

Lions

FB Jason Cabinda (knee) questionable
RB David Montgomery (thigh) questionable
CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring, knee) questionable
OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) questionable

Packersa

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
OL David Bakhtiari (knee) questionable
LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) questionable
LB Rashan Gary (knee) questionable
OL Elgton Jenkins (knee) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable

Lions at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 25, Packers 20

Moneyline

The LIONS (-124) are worth a roll of the dice to go 2-for-2 on Thursday night. Detroit enters the game in a lot of better shape from a health perspective.

The Packers have struggled on offense with Jones missing the past 2 games, and Watson sitting for all 3 games so far. Love showed a lot of poise, grit and determination leading a comeback last week, but the Lions are quite a bit more talented than the New Orleans team that Green Bay barely squeaked by.

Against the spread

The LIONS -1.5 (-110) are a little bit cheaper ATS than the moneyline, and therefore the better play is laying the small number of points — unless you feel the Lions are only going to win by a single point, or you think the game will end in a tie.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Under cashed in both meetings between these NFC North rivals last season, with the Lions averaging 17.5 points per game (PPG) and allowing just 12.5 PPG in 2 Detroit wins. The Under is 6-3 in the past 9 meetings overall, with a slight 3-2 Under advantage in the past 5 battles at Lambeau.

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New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers Week 3 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The New Orleans Saints (2-0) travel to Lambeau Field Sunday to take on the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in Week 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Saints vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday Night Football to push as 3-point road favorites. QB Derek Carr had a subpar game going 21-of-36 passing for 228 yards and an interception while QB Taysom Hill carried the ball 9 times for 75 yards which allowed them to open the offense. It was RB Tony Jones Jr. who did the scoring for New Orleans, notching 2 touchdowns and 34 yards on 12 carries.

Green Bay fell 25-24 on the road against the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday but covered as 3-point underdogs. QB Jordan Love only threw for 151 yards but had 3 TDs, 2 of which to rookie WR Jayden Reed. RB AJ Dillion rushed the ball 15 times for 55 yards with a long of 8 yards as RB Aaron Jones missed the game due to a hamstring injury. The Packers took a 24-12 lead into the 4th quarter but gave up a touchdown and 2 field goals while being held off the board.

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Saints at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Saints +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Packers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints +1.5 (-110) | Packers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saints at Packers key injuries

Saints

CB Paulson Adebo (hamstring) questionable
TE Foster Moreau (ankle) doubtful
RB Jamaal Williams (hamstring) out

Packers

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
OL David Bakhtiari (rest, knee) questionable
LB Rashan Gary (knee) questionable
G Elgton Jenkins (knee) out
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
LB Lukas Van Ness (elbow) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable

Saints at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Saints 27, Packers 21

Moneyline

BET SAINTS (+100).

The Packers are not at full strength as they are facing numerous injuries including their top CB and RB. The Saints have found ways to inch out both their wins this season — by a combined margin of just 4 points — and will find a way to do so on the road again Sunday.

Carr needs to perform better than he did on Monday in Week 2, but with WRs Chris Olave and Michael Thomas looking better and better each week, he should be able to do just that. Expect Lambeau to be energetic in the Packers’ first home game of the season, but expect New Orleans to stay undefeated.

Against the spread

BET SAINTS +1.5 (-110).

Green Bay is beat up and even if some of the players currently on the injury report play, they will see limited reps compared to usual. The Saints’ offense has been averaging 372 yards per game so far this season while the Packers are averaging just 286. On the reverse, the Saints are allowing just 277.5 yards per game compared to the Packers 393.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 42.5 (-110).

The Packers have eclipsed 43 points in each of their games this season and will rally off the crowd’s energy in their home opener. Both teams combined allow an average of just under 700 yards per game and with injuries for both teams’ secondaries, expect points to come easier than usual.

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Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers (1-0) and Atlanta Falcons (1-0) meet Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Falcons odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers are coming off a 38-20 win as 1-point underdogs at the Chicago Bears as the Over (41) cashed last Sunday. QB Jordan Love threw for 3 TDs and RB Aaron Jones rushed for a TD and caught another. Jones injured his hamstring on the 35-yard TD catch and is questionable for Sunday.

The Falcons covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites with a 24-10 win vs. the Carolina Panthers as the Under (40.5) hit in Week 1. RB Bijan Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, caught a TD pass and broke off a 21-yard run that set up a 3-yard rushing TD from RB Tyler Allgeier.

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Packers at Falcons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Falcons -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-105) | Falcons -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Falcons key injuries

Packers

OL David Bakhtiari (rest, knee) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
LB Quay Walker (concussion) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable

Falcons

LB Troy Andersen (concussion) out
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) questionable

Packers at Falcons picks and predictions

Prediction

Falcons 20, Packers 17

Moneyline

The FALCONS (-130) confused many bettors when their regular season wins total rose to 8.5 in the offseason, even though they do have the easiest strength of schedule. While QB Desmond Ridder was underwhelming in Week 1 — throwing for just 115 yards and 1 TD — the defense looked as good as expected and held Carolina to just 10 points.

The market was skeptical about Love replacing QB Aaron Rodgers in the offseason. However, Packers support started pouring in after Love looked good in preseason and even moved Green Bay’s line from +2.5 to +1 at the Bears. While I do believe the Packers are better than we expected in the offseason, I’m not jumping on the Love bandwagon just yet.

Don’t overreact to Week 1. The Falcons are doing what we expected them to do, while Love may come back down to Earth after overperforming last time out.

BET FALCONS (-130).

Against the spread

While I do believe Atlanta will cover, it pains me to recommend Falcons -1.5 (-110) when Falcons +1.5 (-110) was available on Tuesday. If you like the Falcons and refuse to pay -130 on the moneyline, I would bet this spread now before it potentially goes up closer to kickoff.

LEAN FALCONS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

I like the idea of Atlanta’s defense continuing to play well while Love regresses and looks more like a QB on the road with limited experience. As long as Ridder doesn’t drastically improve Sunday, the combination of these factors should help the Under hit.

BET UNDER 40 (-110).

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Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears open their 2023 NFL regular seasons at the Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers open up a new era, as QB Jordan Love takes over under center for the departed QB Aaron Rodgers. Technically, it is Love’s 2nd career NFL start, as he got the nod Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City when Rodgers tested positive for COVID.

The Bears hope the 9th time is a charm. Packers coach Matt LaFleur enters this game 8-for-8 against Chicago in his NFL career. The Bears brought in WR DJ Moore in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, giving QB Justin Fields a legitimate downfield threat.

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Packers at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Saturday at 11:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bears -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-110) | Bears -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Bears key injuries

Packers

WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) out

Bears

TE Robert Tonyan (back) questionable

Packers at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 23, Packers 19

Moneyline

The BEARS (-125) are going to break the streak, as the Packers (-105) head into Week 1 shorthanded.

Love will get the starting nod, but Watson’s loss is huge for the offense, as the new signal caller has to make his way without his WR1. And if Doubs is also sidelined, that would be a huge problem for Love.

Against the spread

The BEARS -1.5 (-110) are a better play laying the small amount of points, as it costs slightly less. Unless you believe the Bears are only going to win by a single point, if you like Chicago, it makes more sense to bet the spread than just play it straight up.

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Over/Under

OVER 41.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 meetings in this series. However, the Packers will have difficulty scoring without Watson on the field, but they still have the versatile RB Aaron Jones.

The Bears can run the ball well, with Fields, as well as RBs D’Onta Foreman and Khalil Herbert. Add Moore into this offense, giving the team a legit downfield threat, and we should see an uptick in scoring in Chitown.

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Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) and Green Bay Packers (1-1) meet Saturday in Week 3 preseason action. Kickoff from Lambeau Field is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seahawks vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Seattle beat the Dallas Cowboys 22-14 last week to stay undefeated in the preseason. Seattle played a good number of starters on both sides of the ball in that win, and they looked solid. Starting QB Geno Smith went 5 of 6 for 46 yards and his backup, QB Drew Lock, went 5 of 6 for 119 yards.

Coach Pete Carroll won’t play the starters heavily vs. Green Bay. He has indicated that Lock will get significant playing time yet again.

Green Bay lost 21-17 to the New England Patriots in Week 2. Starting QB Jordan Love and some of the other starters saw action. Love went 5-for-8 for 84 yards and 1 TD. Rookie QB Sean Clifford, who has been announced as the Packers’ backup QB, saw significant playing time vs. New England.

Coach Matt LaFleur said he plans to play Love and most of the starting unit vs. Seattle, but there’s no indication of how much they will play.

Seahawks at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Packers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks +3 (-110) | Packers -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Seahawks at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 27, Packers 23

Moneyline

LEAN SEAHAWKS (-130).

Many of Seattle’s brightest stars have not seen any time in the preseason, and that is likely to continue for this game, but I don’t think it will matter much. Lock has looked very solid and has proven he can lead this preseason offense. I expect Lock to post yet another solid outing and lead the Seahawks to an undefeated preseason record.

Against the spread

BET SEAHAWKS +3 (-110).

Clifford and Love have both been pretty solid so far for Green Bay, but Lock and the Seahawks are on a tear right now. The Seahawks have seen production from their starters in their limited minutes, and have also seen production from some unexpected places, like undrafted free agent WR Jake Bobo.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 40.5 (-105).

The Seahawks have scored 20+ points in each preseason game and the Packers can put up big numbers, like the 31 points in the Week 1 win vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. I expect both teams to continue to play a lot of backups in this game, meaning the points for both teams should be consistent with what we’ve seen through the 1st 2 weeks of the preseason.

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New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The New England Patriots (0-1) visit the Green Bay Packers (1-0) in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Kickoff from Lambeau Field is at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Patriots vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Patriots dropped their preseason opener to the Houston Texans 20-9 on Aug. 10 as their starters rested. QB/WR Malik Cunningham was one of the few bright spots for New England’s offense, scoring the lone touchdown on a 9-yard run with just under 2 minutes remaining. The Pats signed veteran RB Ezekiel Elliott mid-week and he joined the team for joint practices with the Packers, although whether he will suit up Saturday is uncertain.

The Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-19 last Friday as they got their preseason underway. QB Jordan Love played 2 series and completed 7-of-10 passes for 46 yards with a 9-yard TD pass to WR Romeo Doubs. QB Sean Clifford completed 20-of-26 passes for 208 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. He is expected to see plenty of action in the preseason as he vies to be the only other active QB on the 53-man roster.

Patriots at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Patriots +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Packers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Patriots +2.5 (-110) | Packers -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 37 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Patriots at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 21, Patriots 17

Moneyline

We may see some action from the Patriots starters this week, and having QB Mac Jones and company on the field may lead to a slightly better performance than the listless one we saw against the Texans in their opener. However, if the starters appear at all it is likely to be brief and not enough to overcome the Packers.

Green Bay’s starters moved the ball well in its opener and the backups had some moments when they really shined. We may see slightly extended action from Love and the rest of the Packers starters, but even if they only play a couple of series this team showed it can get it done.

Split the play here and go with a half unit on the PACKERS (-145) and a half unit against the spread.

Against the spread

I’d place my other half unit on the PACKERS -2.5 (-110). The value here is slightly more compelling than the moneyline but uncertainty concerning starters for both teams makes it difficult to go all in on any wager.

The Pats trailed by at least 4 points from early in the 2nd quarter in their preseason opener and still have things to work out as the offense adapts to new schemes under coordinator Bill O’Brien. We might get a slightly better performance Saturday, but it’s unlikely to be a complete 180-degree turn.

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Over/Under

With concerns about how much of the field the starters will see and a prediction that this game will come down near the number, it’s better to PASS on the total and let things fall as they may.

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Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals kick off their 2023 preseason schedules Friday. Kickoff from Paycor Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Green Bay had a busy offseason as they let go of future Hall-of-Fame QB Aaron Rodgers to allow QB Jordan Love an opportunity to start. After missing the playoffs last year, the Packers are heading in a new direction in the hopes that Love will be able to keep the team afloat as contenders in the NFC North.

After having a mediocre defense last year the Packers are looking to be more aggressive on that side of the ball this year, according to a report written by ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky, and this will be the first display of that shift in the defensive identity for Green Bay.

After last year’s AFC Championship game loss to Kansas City the Bengals are coming into this season looking to find their way back into the Super Bowl. Unfortunately for Cincinnati fans, star QB Joe Burrow is out with a calf injury heading into the preseason. HC Zac Taylor is planning to play both veteran QB Trevor Siemian and 27-year-old journeyman QB Jake Browning.

The Bengals had a very solid offseason despite Burrow’s injury. Cincinnati was able to re-sign some key defensive players to contract extensions and made some good signings through free agency. Their biggest free-agent signing was OT Orlando Brown Jr., from the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Packers at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET

Moneyline (ML): Packers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Bengals +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers -4.5 (-110) | Bengals +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 35.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Packers at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 24, Bengals 21

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Packers for this play, but at -200, the line is simply not worth the juice. Bet on the spread and/or the O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET BENGALS +4.5 (-110).

While I do believe the Packers and Love will come away with the win, I expect Cincinnati to put up a fight. Bengals fans have a lot to look forward to with this game as both Cincinnati’s new free-agent class and draft class will be looking to impress. Look for this game to come down to a field goal finish.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 35.5 (-105).

Both teams have a lot of offensive weapons, but neither team has the stability under center they are used to. So I don’t see this being a very high-scoring affair, but it should still eclipse 36 total points. Both defenses should be very solid this year, but with this being preseason Week 1, I do expect to see some chemistry issues and sloppy football that will lead to this game hitting on the Over.

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Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Lions (8-8) and Green Bay Packers (8-8) close out the NFL’s regular-season schedule with a Sunday night showdown from Lambeau Field at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Depending on earlier results, this game could mean a lot for both teams. With a victory, the Packers will secure the NFC’s No. 7 seed in the playoffs.

After a 41-17 drubbing of Minnesota as 3.5-point home favorites last Sunday, QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have rallied to win 4 straight after 40-33 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12.

The Lions would only be playing for a playoff spot if the Seahawks (8-8) lose at home to the Rams (5-11) earlier in the day — Seattle is a 5.5-point favorite, If the Seahawks beat the Rams, one has to figure the Lions will want to play spoiler to the Packers’ hopes.

After their own 41-10 home victory vs. the Bears in Week 18 as 4.5-point favorites, the Lions hit their Over/Under (O/U) season win total of 7.5 and are a victory away from a stunning playoff berth.

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Lions at Packers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:16 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Packers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +5 (-110) | Packers -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Lions at Packers key injuries

Lions

OL Kayode Awosika (ankle) out
S DeShon Elliott (shoulder) questionable
CB Jeff Okudah (elbow) questionable
C Frank Ragnow (foot) questionable

Packers

None

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Lions at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 31, Lions 28

Moneyline

PASS.

Green Bay (-230) is too high a price to make a straight wager on in this pivotal matchup for a playoff berth.

The Packers are rolling right now, but so are the Lions.

Against the spread

If you really want to bet the game now, DETROIT +5 (-110) is the play, but I’m going to wait until the Rams-Seahawks game goes final.

No matter what happens in the NFC West matchup, I love the Lions to keep it close. If Seattle beats L.A., eliminating Detroit, this line will jump, and we can get a better number on the Lions.

Even if the Seahawks lose, we won’t get a worse number then the +5 that is available right now. Patience is the name of the game with this wager.

Over/Under

OVER 48.5 (-112) is the correct side here.

Both teams scored 41 last week in a must-have situation and they’ll be ready to go again for this one.

Rodgers will be primed to get the Pack back to the playoffs and Lions QB Jared Goff has been playing excellent football recently.

The keys to this game will be WR Amon-Ra St. Brown for Detroit and RB Aaron Jones for Green Bay. Both should score and both will have opportunity for big plays.

Don’t look for a conservative plan from either coach as both teams will do everything possible to win — 48.5 points will not be enough.

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Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (12-3) look to end the playoff hopes of the Green Bay Packers (7-8) when they meet Sunday at Lambeau Field at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vikings vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings have continued their improbable run of winning close games — 11-0 in 1-score games — and their only win that wasn’t a 1-score victory was a 24-7 drubbing of the Packers in Week 1.

The Packers appeared left for dead at 4-8 less than a month ago, but have rattled off 3 straight wins — handling the punchless Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams and beating the Miami Dolphins 26-20 thanks in large part to 3 Miami interceptions in the 4th quarter.

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Vikings at Packers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:26 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Packers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings +3 (-110) | Packers -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

Vikings at Packers key injuries

Vikings

C Garrett Bradbury (back) out
DT James Lynch (shoulder) out

Packers

CB Keisean Nixon (groin) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hip) questionable

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Vikings at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Packers 24

Moneyline

Take the VIKING (+145)

At this point, it’s no coincidence that the Vikings win close games. Their defense allows a lot of points, but somehow they find a way to win in the 4th quarter. Some view Minnesota as a fluke, but when you are 11-0 in games decided by 1 score, at what point is it no longer a coincidence?

The Packers are banged up at both tackle spots and teams have been able to pressure Aaron Rodgers much more than usual. Don’t be surprised if former Packers DE Za’Darius Smith makes the big plays that turn this game in the Vikings’ favor.

Against the spread

Take VIKINGS +3 (-110).

Everyone seems to be suddenly back in love with the Packers — the classic “nobody wants to face them in the playoffs” gibberish. The fact of the matter is that Green Bay is 2-5 against teams with winning records and 1 of those wins (last week at Miami) was possible only because Tua Tagovailoa threw 3 INTs in the 4th quarter.

Being at home is an advantage, but the Vikings offense is too potent for the Packers defense to keep down for 60 minutes

Over/Under

Take OVER 47.5 (-111).

One of the main reasons Minnesota has had to rally so often — the Vikings have trailed by 10 or more points in the 4th quarter 4 times this season — is that their defense is awful. That is why so many pundits don’t believe in them despite the 2nd-best record in the NFL.

The Vikings pass defense is brutal and plays a soft zone shell that allows any quarterback to pick them apart, much less a surgeon like Rodgers. Green Bay will get their scoring opportunities, but until Minnesota actually loses a close game, rallying for points the 4th quarter will remain their M.O. — and what keeps pushing this bet to the Over column.

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Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Green Bay Packers (6-8) will travel to face the Miami Dolphins (8-6) on Sunday in Week 16 at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Dolphins odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-12 in Week 15 to cover as 8-point favorites at home. Green Bay has now won 2 games in a row and remains in the NFC playoff picture.

The Dolphins lost 32-29 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 despite covering as 7-point underdogs on the road. Miami has lost 3 straight games, but they remain firmly in the playoff picture in the AFC despite the recent struggles.

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Packers at Dolphins odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Dolphins -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +3.5 (-112) | Dolphins -3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

Packers at Dolphins key injuries

Packers

OT David Bakhtiari (knee/abdomen) questionable
RB AJ Dillon (concussion) questionable
OT Elgton Jenkins (knee) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (knee) questionable

Dolphins

OT Terron Armstead (toe/pec/knee) questionable
FS Jevon Holland (neck) questionable
LB Jaelan Phillips (toe) questionable
RB Jeff Wilson (hip) questionable

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Packers at Dolphins picks and predictions

Prediction

Dolphins 31, Packers 21

Moneyline

Just go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this game with the Dolphins being solid favorites at home. Taking Miami to win at home isn’t worth doing considering the odds for the Dolphins to secure the win.

Against the spread

DOLPHINS -3.5 (-108) is where I’m going in this game as I still don’t believe the Packers are necessarily a good team. Green Bay is on a 2-game winning streak, but those 2 wins came against an extremely shorthanded Los Angeles Rams team and a struggling Chicago Bears squad.

The Dolphins are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games against a team with a losing road record.

Over/Under

Even though the Dolphins have struggled to score in recent weeks, OVER 49.5 (-111) is where I’m leaning in this game. Miami should have more success against a Green Bay defense that has been inconsistent throughout the season. This game is one of the few not affected by ugly weather in Week 16.

The Packers have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 games overall. The Dolphins have hit the Over in 5 of their last 7 games overall.

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