Facing off in NFL Week 18, the regular season finale, the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers in one of the most exciting NFL matchups this week, as the winner will advance to the playoffs. The first meeting between these two happened in Week 9 of the NFL schedule, with the Lions winning 15-9 in Detroit. The Packers will look to even things up while the Lions look for the season sweep.
With both teams fighting for a playoff spot, we have all you need to know about Lions vs Packers Betting picks and his their position in the NFL Playoff Bracket.
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Information
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers
Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023
Location of the game: Lambeau Field
Time: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 8:20 P.M. EST
How to Watch: NBC
NFL Standings
According to the NFL team standings, the Detroit Lions are currently tied for second in the NFC North division with an 8-8 record. The Green Bay Packers are also tied for second in the NFC North division with an 8-8 record. Check out our breakdown and analysis of Lions vs Packers Betting picks below.
Detroit Lions Performance Recap and Analysis
Heading into Week 18, the Detroit Lions have been playing some solid football. They have won four of their last five games. The Detroit Lions stats show they have the third most offensive touchdown scores this year, with a total of 52 this season, and the fourth most points scored as a team. On the other side of the ball, the Lions are tied for the third-most points allowed with 411.
Looking for their first playoff spot since 2016, the Lions stats, amongst other NFL team stats, have been solid but will need some cleaning up on defense in order to manage a win in this game. With three of their last five games allowing under 20 points, the Lions will need to continue their strong play.
Key Injuries
Kayode Awosika (out)
DeShon Elliott (out)
With a mostly healthy roster and a chance to get a playoff spot since 2016, will the Lions have what it takes to win? These will be answered in our Lions vs Packers Betting picks breakdown.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Detroit Lions are 11-5 against the spread this season
- This season, the Lions have an overall O/U record of 10-6
- The Lions win/loss record on the road is 3-4
- Detroit is 3-1 ATS in the last four games
- The Lions have gone over the total in six of their past eight games
- On the road, the Lions are 4-3 ATS this season
- Detroit is a perfect 5-0 ATS against the NFC North divsion
Green Bay Packers Performance Recap and Analysis
Many people did not have this scenario for the Green Bay Packers predictions this season, as playoffs are on the line in their final game of the season. Heading into this game, the Packers are 14th in points scored and have allowed the 13th most points against. As for their NFL player stats, QB Aaron Rodgers has the seventh most passing touchdowns but has thrown double-digit interceptions for the third time in his career and the first time since 2010. With four straight wins, a fifth straight will result in playoffs for the Packers.
Key Injuries
No injured players
With no players on the NFL injury report, will the Packers be able to pull off their fifth straight win to earn a playoff berth? These will be answered in our Lions vs Packers betting picks breakdown.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Packers are 3-2 against the spread versus the NFC North division
- The score total for the Packers has gone over in five of their past seven games
- Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in their last five games
- The Packers are 15-8 ATS in their last 23 games at home
- The total has gone over in four of Green Bay’s last six games when playing at home against Detroit
- Green Bay is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games when playing Detroit
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Odds
According to the NFL points spreads, the Green Bay Packers enter as 4.5-point favorites against the Detroit Lions, who are the underdogs in this one.
The over/under for this Lions vs Packers game is at 49.5 at -110. NFL free picks below.
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Betting Picks
For a spread bettor to win, they would need the team they bet on to cover the points spread. To use this game as an example, if a bettor wants to win $100 and bet the Detroit Lions to cover the spread with their -110 odds, they would need to bet $110. If the bettor decides to bet on the Packers, a $100 bet would win them $110. The Lions bettor will win if the Lions lose by four or fewer points or win the game outright. The Packers bettor will win if the Packers win by five or more points.
The over-under is determined by how many goals are scored in the game. For example, with this one being at 49.5 total points, a bettor would need both teams to have 50 or more points combined for the over to win and 49 or fewer points for the under to win.
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Score Prediction
In this regular-season finale, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have a lot on the line, which is a playoff spot as the winner between these two will advance while the loser goes home for the rest of the season. These two have already played once this season, with the Detroit Lions taking the first game with a 15-9 win at home. Now in Green Bay, the Packers will want to avoid a season sweep and give their home fans a home victory to earn their playoff spot.
The Lions will not give the Packers an easy chance at winning as they have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 games against the Packers. Along with their record against the Packers, the Lions have also been one of the best covering teams this season as they have the third-best record ATS with 11-5. The Packers ATS have a matching record to their win/loss of 8-8 this season but have covered four of their last five games. With their success against the spread this season, the Lions will continue to put up a fight in this game and force the Packers to play up until the very end.
Take the Lions spread in this regular-season finale.
- NFL Pick: Detroit Lions +4.5 (-110)
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