The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are set to square off on Thursday Night Football. Both teams come into the game with a 2-1 record on the season.
The Detroit Lions picked up a season-opening win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but then lost in Week Two to the Seattle Seahawks before bouncing back and beating the Falcons in Week 3.
For the Packers, they have gone down the same path, as they beat the Bears, lost at Atlanta, and then came home and beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
This game is for first place in the NFC North, with Chicago and Minnesota winless. The Detroit Lions standings, whether they will be in first or second place, depends on this result.
It’s time for our Lions vs Packers betting analysis.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Odds
Lions vs. Packers Information
Before our Lions vs Packers betting analysis, take a look at some information on these two teams for this Week 4 game on the NFL schedule:
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers
Location of the game: Lambeau Field. Green Bay, WI.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 28. 7:15 pm CST.
How to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Recent Scores
Detroit Lions 2023 Scores
- Thursday, September 7th, 2023: 21-20 win at Kansas City Chiefs
- Sunday, September 17th, 2023: 37-31 win vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Sunday, September 24th, 2023: 20-6 win vs. Atlanta Falcons
Green Bay Packers 2023 Scores
- Sunday, September 10th, 2023: 38-20 win at Chicago Bears
- Sunday, September 17th, 2023: 25-24 loss at Atlanta Falcons
- Sunday, September 24th, 2023: 18-17 win vs. New Orleans Saints
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Analysis
In one of the 16 NFL Matchups for Week 4, here are the updated NFL Odds:
- Moneyline: Detroit Lions -120, Green Bay Packers +100
- Spread: Detroit Lions -1.5, Green Bay Packers +1.5
- Total: 44.5
Lions vs. Packers Betting Preview
The Detroit Lions are no stranger to close games. After shocking Kansas City by a point and then going to overtime against Seattle, the win over Atlanta by two touchdowns was a pleasant surprise. The Lions are scoring 24 points per game and allowing 21. The Detroit offense is 7th in the league in passing, with nearly 270 per game for their NFL Team Stats.
Jared Goff has been strong, and his connection to Amon Ra St. Brown has been strong. He has 21 receptions for 275 yards and a score on the season, but his NFL MVP odds are still slim. The run game has lost David Montgomery, so they are looking to adjust. Montgomery will likely miss this game, as he did in Week 3.
A Glimpse of Green Bay’s Future
There is much pressure on Jordan Love to succeed in Green Bay. Of course, there is no replacement for Aaron Rodgers, but so far, so good for Love. Looking at the NFL player stats, he has thrown for seven touchdowns, with just one interception on the season. Jayden Reed has been his top target, with 148 yards and two scores on the season.
The injury report Green Bay Packers has Aaron Jones on it. Jones has missed the last two games for Green Bay. That’s allowed A.J. Dillon to take the role of the top running back. Dillon has yet to get into the end zone but has 107 yards on 39 carries. The Packers are 8th in the league, with 26.7 points per game.
The win in Week 2 came after trailing 17-0 at halftime. In fact, Green Bay trailed 17-0 at the end of three. The Packers came back and scored 18 points in the fourth to win the game. Romeo Doubs 8 8-yard reception for a touchdown was the winner. The NFL Standings in the NFC North are on the line here!
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Prediction
There is no doubt that this is a big game. These are the two teams that are going to battle at the top of the NFC North. Minnesota and Chicago seem destined to remain at the bottom of the division.
This is the first of two meetings between these two teams. Both these teams are coming off an emotional win on Sunday. After a short week and the game in Green Bay, we will go with the Packers. Jared Goff on grass is not the same as Jared Goff on turf.
- Barring any late additions to the NFL injury report, the final Lions vs Packers betting analysis is the Green Bay Packers +100 moneyline over the Lions.
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