Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Point Spread Picks

Detroit was fortunate to escape with an overtime win over the Giants on Sunday, and that could be exactly what the Lions needed to atone for a dismal offensive showing against the Eagles, along with gaining some momentum coming into the Thanksgiving game. They will have to make some adjustments defensively, as New York racked up 517 yards, but Detroit totaled 494 yards itself in its best overall showing since Week 3 against Baltimore. Jared Goff was 28 of 42 for 279 yards, but Jahmyr Gibbs stole the show with 264 yards from scrimmage and three TDs, including a 69-yard scoring run on the first overtime snap. The Lions have beaten Green Bay six of the past eight meetings, but they'll be seeking revenge for a 27-13 loss in Week 1 when the Lions were still getting used to new coordinators on both sides of the ball. The Packers have gone OVER their past four road games, and they are 8-2 OVER on field turf. Detroit is 5-1-1 OVER after totaling more than 350 yards in their previous game. Detroit is 15-5 OVER versus NFC North opponents. Take the Lions on the moneyline, and bet the OVER.

Detroit had the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Still, it couldn't overcome a plethora of injuries, especially on the defensive side, and some questionable play calls against Washington in the playoffs, losing to the Commanders 45-31. The Lions' offense is intact mainly this year, and the defense will slowly return most of its regulars, who were injured last season, including Aidan Hutchinson, whose injury against the Cowboys in October was a significant blow to the Lions. Detroit has won six of the past seven meetings with Green Bay, including both last season. The Lions are on a 14-6 ATS run overall, 12-4 ATS against the Packers, including 6-2 ATS on the road. Detroit is 15-5 ATS versus the NFC North. The Packers lost four of their final six games, but bolstered themselves defensively with the trade for Micah Parsons. The Lions have gone UNDER four of six September games, and they are 8-1 ATS as road underdogs. Jordan Love will wear a brace to protect his surgically repaired thumb, meaning he might be unable to hand off with his left hand. Take the Lions and the UNDER.

Both teams are playing their third game in 12 days, and Detroit goes for its 11th win in a row following its 23-20 win on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions showed some fatigue in the second half playing on a short week, but pulled out the win as Chicago bungled its time management in the final minute. The Lions already beat the Packers on the road 24-14 on Nov. 3 in a game that wasn't as close as the score indicates. Jared Goff completed 18 of 22 passes for 145 yards and a TD with no interceptions. Detroit's defense held Jordan Love to 23 of 39 for 273 yards and no TDs with a pick. Green Bay's past two road games have been close against inferior competition as it barely got by Jacksonville 30-27 and then eked out a 20-19 victory over Chicago. The Packers are 1-4 ATS after allowing more than 350 yards passing their previous game and they have lost five of the past six meetings outright. Take the Lions on the moneyline.

This is an intense rivalry and will also be the best matchup on the board this week. These teams have played statistically, even in offensive and defensive yards per play. Packers are 5th on offense and 16th on defense, While Detroit is 3rd on offense and 19th on defense. The issue in the bettor's mind is whether Jordan Love will play this week. If he does, how healthy is he? That may not matter, as Malik Willis entered the game after Love was injured and led a game-winning drive in the last seconds. Willis is now 3-0 in the three games he has appeared, two as a starter and once leading a game-winning drive. The loss of Hutchinson was a big blow for Detroit, as he was their best defensive player and took a lot of snaps. Maybe it hasn't shown up yet, but it will. Green Bay made a huge signing this season in Xavier McKinney, who leads the league with six ints. This is an even game; getting more than a field goal is valuable for the home team. Make the play on Green Bay.