Week 14 of the NFL kicks off this Thursday with an exciting NFC North matchup as the impressive Detroit Lions host the resilient Green Bay Packers.
The Lions continue to surprise, although they had to fight hard to edge out the Chicago Bears last weekend with a 23-20 victory.
The Packers, on the other hand, had no trouble securing a 30-17 win over the Miami Dolphins.
| When? | Thursday, December 5 at 8:15 PM ET, 7:15 PM CST, 6:15 PM MT, and 5:15 PM PT |
| Where? | Ford Field |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Lions? | 1.53 |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Packers? | 2.56 |
| What is the Over/Under? | 51.5 |
| Where can I watch? | CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports |
| Where can I stream? | NFL Network and DAZN |
Why bet on the Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL. With an impressive 11-1 record, Dan Campbell’s team sits at the top, having lost only their second game of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 16-20.
This past weekend, they faced what seemed to be an easy matchup versus the Chicago Bears but found themselves in trouble after allowing 13 points in the fourth quarter without scoring any, narrowly escaping with a 23-20 win. Despite the close call, they extended their streak to ten consecutive victories, the longest current streak in the league.
One standout player has been Kerby Joseph. The defensive back leads the NFL in interceptions (7) and has been instrumental in helping his team maintain a streak of 12 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown, one that ended against the Bears.
Meanwhile, Jared Goff has thrown 22 touchdown passes and is the league’s second-best quarterback in completion percentage at 72% (20.3). Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has nine receiving touchdowns, ranking second in the NFL behind Ja’Marr Chase (13).
The team’s only loss this season came at home.
Why bet on the Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers are facing the tough luck of competing in a very tight NFC North. Despite having a solid 9-3 record, they currently sit third in their division behind the Lions and the Minnesota Vikings (10-2). Even so, they are sixth in the NFC, meaning they are currently in a postseason spot.
In their most recent game, they had no trouble defeating the Miami Dolphins 30-17, securing their third consecutive victory. It was an excellent performance by Jordan Love, who completed 21 passes on 28 attempts, racking up 274 yards and two touchdown passes, both caught by Jayden Reed.
Like Kerby Joseph, safety Xavier McKinney also has seven interceptions, tying them as league leaders in this category. This Thursday, the two will face off to see who takes the lead.
One challenge for head coach Matt LaFleur is the number of injuries plaguing the team, with up to 13 players currently sidelined.
On the road, they lost their first game but have since recorded four consecutive victories.
Final Betting Analysis: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
These teams faced off just over a month ago, on November 3, with the Lions winning 14-24 as visitors. However, the last time they played in Detroit, the Packers came out on top, 22-29. That victory is Green Bay’s only win in their last six matchups.
The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor the Detroit Lions, with a Moneyline of 1.60, while the Green Bay Packers are at 2.50.
A fantastic matchup between two NFC contenders who are almost certain to make the postseason. Both teams come into this game with strong streaks and impressive stats, but the Detroit Lions are unlikely to disappoint at home and should continue their near-perfect form. Go for a win for the locals at the OVER.
Go for a win for the Lions. If you bet $100 at 1.60, you will gain $60 for a total payout of $160.
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