Despite having already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, the Packers are still planning to play their starters in a season finale against the last-place Lions. It is difficult to see how long any of those players will be in a game that has little meaning. Detroit, meanwhile, has proven itself to be a feisty team in the second half of the season and will look to build for 2022 with a big win to end the season.
Packers at Lions Stats
Looking at the Packers Stats
The Packers go into this game hoping to see left tackle David Bakhtiari return from a knee injury and cornerback Jaire Alexander from a shoulder injury. Green Bay’s success this season has been behind the brilliance of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers has passed for 3,977 yards this year, including 37 touchdowns against four interceptions. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillion have provided an excellent one-two punch in the backfield, rushing for 799 and 740 yards, respectively.
The Packers’ offense is the best unit in the league at not turning the ball over, only having given the ball away 10 times this season. Defensively, Green Bay is in the top 15 for total yards allowed, passing yards allowed, and rushing yards allowed.
Looking at the Lions Stats
Detroit moved the ball effectively in a 51-29 loss to Seattle last week. However, the turnovers the Detroit Lions committed doomed the Lions’ efforts to win the game. Quarterback Tim Boyle was intercepted three times in the loss. Detroit said regular starter Jared Goff may be back against the Packers, but his status won’t be decided until later in the week.
The Lions’ defense has had its share of struggles. Detroit allows 27.3 points per game and for opponents to rack up 379.9 yards per game. Opponents are also able to run effectively, allowing 135.9 yards per game, which ranks 28th in the league.
Betting Trends for Packers at Lions
- Green Bay is 12-4 against the spread.
- The Lions are 10-6 against the spread this season.
- Seven of the Packers’ 16 games have gone over the total.
- Detroit is 9-3 against the spread when a 4-point underdog or larger this season.
- Six of the Lions’ 16 games have gone over the total.
Who to Bet Packers at Lions
Top sportsbooks have the Packers as 4.5 points favorites with an over/under of 44.5 points. Green Bay is -195 on the moneyline, while Detroit is +106. The play here is Detroit and the points. While the Packers have said they are planning to play all their starters, Green Bay has no incentive to win this game.
Detroit will be more effective with Goff, so keep an eye on the injury report. While Boyle put up yards against Seattle last week, his decision-making still needs some work.