Packers Vs. Lions Odds: Green Bay Is Heavy Road Favorite On Sunday

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Last Sunday marked a promising beginning for the Darrell Bevell era.

The Detroit Lions, led by Bevell, secured a 34-30 victory against the Chicago Bears, keeping their narrow playoff aspirations alive.

Will the Lions be able to capitalize on their recent victory and make a significant impact on the Green Bay Packers’ NFC North lead during their upcoming clash this weekend? Unfortunately, the odds are not in favor of the Lions this time.

Packers vs. Lions odds: Green Bay is the favorite

On Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, the Detroit Lions (5-7, 1-4 home) will host the Green Bay Packers (9-3, 4-2 away) at Ford Field. The game will be broadcasted live on Fox. (Odds were last updated on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. ET.)

Packers at Lions Week 14 odds	BetMGM	DraftKings	FanDuel	PointsBet	William Hill
Point spread (-110 juice unless noted)	GB -9 DET +9	GB -9 -108 DET +9 -113	GB -8.5 DET +8.5	N/A	GB -8.5 +100 DET +8.5 -120
Moneyline	GB -455 DET +350	GB -420 DET +345	GB -460 DET +350	N/A	GB -430 DET +350
Total points (-110 juice unless noted)	O 54.5 U 54.5	O 54.5 -107 U 54.5 -114	O 54.5 U 54.5	N/A	O 55 U 55

There is unanimous agreement among oddsmakers that the Packers are heavily favored on the road against the Lions on Sunday. Initially listed as a 7.5-point favorite, the Packers’ advantage has now increased to potentially 9 points.

The Lions initially had moneyline odds between +290 and +310, but these odds shifted towards +315 as the week progressed. On the other hand, the Packers have odds around or close to -400, with William Hill specifically listing them at -420.

At the beginning of the week, the over/under for points was set at 55.5, and it was agreed upon by everyone. However, it was anticipated that there would be changes in the line as the week went on.

Betting options remain limited as shutdown extended

On Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the extension of the initial three-week pandemic closure order. The order will now remain in effect until at least December 20th.

Greektown Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino in Detroit are currently closed, along with a few tribal casinos.

As of December 8, the available choices for betting on NFL football in Michigan are the following:

• William Hill is located along Turtle Creek.
• The casino operating under the name Leelanau Sands Casino is managed by William Hill.
• The Four Winds casino is located in Dowagiac, Hartford, and New Buffalo (Kambi).
• The Parx Casino located at Gun Lake
• Sci Games’ FireKeepers Casino
• The gambling establishment known as Island Resort & Casino has also been rebranded as BetAmerica.
• The Fox Bet casino is located in Petoskey and Mackinaw City, known as the Odawa Casino.

Regrettably, the state is still ironing out the details for online betting, although it is making steady progress. According to the latest estimates, the earliest possible start date is expected to be by the end of December. Stay tuned for the most recent updates on this matter.

Green Bay in firm control of series

Dating back to 1930, the Lions and Packers have a long-standing rivalry, with a total of 182 meetings between the two teams.

In the overall history, Green Bay is leading with a record of 103 wins, 72 losses, and 7 ties. The Packers have emerged victorious in their last three encounters with the Lions, showcasing their dominance with a resounding 42-21 win at Lambeau Field on September 20th.

Despite Green Bay’s victories, it is the Lions who have emerged as the preferred choice for Michigan sports bettors. In their previous seven matchups against the Packers, Detroit has managed to cover the spread in six of those games.

The Packers have only covered the spread in one out of their last five games following a victory, which is a notable trend.

At the moment, the public betting for the game appears to be fairly balanced. Specifically, Green Bay is attracting 52% of the wagers for this game.

Lions return favor against Bears

After leading 23-6 in the fourth quarter, Detroit suffered a 27-23 defeat at home to the Bears, marking their opening loss of the season.

On the previous Sunday, the Lions found themselves behind 30-20 against Chicago with slightly more than two minutes remaining in the game. However, they demonstrated an impressive comeback, securing a 34-30 triumph.

Even though they faced challenges throughout the game, the defense stepped up in the final moments. Romeo Okwara made a crucial play by forcing a fumble from Mitchell Trubisky near the 10-yard line with only 1:46 left on the clock, ultimately leading to the Lions’ game-winning touchdown.

In the final minute, Detroit successfully halted the Bears’ advance on 4th and 1, securing the victory. Okwara, a seasoned player in his fifth year with the Lions, has emerged as the team’s top performer, boasting 7 sacks in the 2020 season. This achievement currently places him in a tie for the 16th position among all NFL players.

During the victory against Chicago, the Detroit offense showcased their excellence. Accumulating a total of 460 yards, the Lions demonstrated their prowess. Matthew Stafford, in particular, shined brightly with a remarkable performance, achieving a season-high of 402 passing yards. Additionally, he successfully delivered three touchdowns, although he did encounter one interception.

Despite the absence of their top offensive stars, Kenny Golladay (hip) and D’Andre Swift (concussion), the Lions and Stafford managed to secure a victory.

Golladay has been absent from the past five games; however, signs indicate that he is making progress towards making a comeback. Swift resumed practicing last week, but unfortunately fell ill towards the end of the week, preventing him from playing on Sunday.

Packers nearing NFC North title

With a resounding 30-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at their home stadium, Green Bay has inched closer to clinching the division title.

With four wins in their last five games, the Packers are currently leading the North division by three games over the Minnesota Vikings, with only four games left to play. Additionally, Green Bay is narrowly trailing the New Orleans Saints by just one game for the best record in the NFC.

The Green Bay Packers have been guided by their highly efficient offense, which leads the league in scoring with an average of 31.6 points per game. Additionally, they rank second in total offense, accumulating an impressive 396.6 yards per game.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Aaron Rodgers has emerged as one of the top contenders for this year’s NFL MVP title, with odds of +400. However, Patrick Mahomes is currently the clear favorite with odds of -500.

In his 16th year as a quarterback, Rodgers has emerged as the leader in passing touchdowns with a remarkable 36, while only throwing four interceptions. His impressive 3,395 passing yards currently rank him sixth among all NFL players. Adding to his accolades, Rodgers achieved a significant milestone on Sunday by recording his 400th career passing touchdown.

Davante Adams, the top receiver, has been an unstoppable force, even amidst missing two games due to injury. In his seventh year, he has accumulated an impressive 84 receptions, 1,029 yards, and a league-leading 13 touchdowns.

Green Bay’s defense falls somewhere in the middle when it comes to performance. They give up an average of 24.9 points and 339.3 yards per game.

Opponents have had a tough time containing Za’Darius Smith, a linebacker in his sixth year. Smith’s impressive 10.5 sacks place him near the top of the league rankings.

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