Why Are The Detroit Lions Within A One-Score Point Spread Of Green Bay?

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Written By Matt Schoch on September 18, 2020Last Updated on September 25, 2020

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In their recent 29 attempts, the Detroit Lions have only emerged victorious in that specific place on three occasions.

In addition, they have the advantage of facing a revitalized Aaron Rodgers, whose Green Bay Packers scored a remarkable 43 points in Week 1, surpassing all other teams in the NFL, even against the typically formidable Minnesota defense.

Additionally, they happen to be the Detroit Lions.

Why is the score still below twenty?

Upon surveying the league, it appears that there may be a slight inclination towards favoring 0-1 teams over 1-0 teams. This could be attributed to the notion that 0-1 teams exhibit a greater sense of urgency to rectify their early season setbacks and regain momentum.

Are Miami and the New York Jets truly within a touchdown of Buffalo and San Francisco, respectively?

Presenting the betting preview for Week 2 of the Lions.

Line moving in favor of Packers

At PointsBet Sports Betting, the line has shifted from its initial 5.5 to a peak of 6.5 on Thursday evening.

One reason for this is the ongoing absence of wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) and offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) from practice.

Both players have been absent from practice since missing Sunday’s loss to Chicago last week, and this absence has continued through Thursday.

On Friday morning, FanDuel Sportsbook disclosed details regarding the matchup, revealing that the majority of bets are favoring Green Bay. It is noteworthy that this betting trend persists despite the absence of online gambling in Wisconsin.

Lions no longer Lambeau losers

The Lions had endured a disheartening streak of 24 consecutive losses at Lambeau Field until their triumphant 18-16 victory in 2015. This hard-fought win was made all the more remarkable by the fact that it narrowly escaped a potential game-winning field goal by Mason Crosby, which unfortunately fell short.

The onside kick recovery, which was unfortunately mishandled by the incredible Calvin Johnson, led to that attempt.

In order to end a long streak, unusual occurrences are sometimes necessary.

Are Collins, Swift forever Lionized?

Last week marked the forgettable debuts of linebacker Jamie Collins Sr., a significant acquisition in free agency, and running back D’Andre Swift, who was chosen as the team’s second-round pick.

Despite being the ideal fit for this franchise, as long-suffering Lions fans would argue.

Collins was ejected by the referee following their contact, while Swift failed to catch a simple game-winning touchdown pass during the final moments.

Do they face an eternal curse, or is there a chance for them to make a strong comeback in their new teams’ debut seasons?

Three things to know about Lions at Packers

  • In a repeat of last week’s game against Chicago, Lions running back Adrian Peterson, an experienced player, is set to face off against a familiar division rival, Green Bay. Despite his age of 35, Peterson showcased his skill in his debut with Detroit, proving that he still has what it takes. After the first week, Peterson boasted an impressive average of 6.6 yards per carry, ranking second-best in the league. Moreover, his five carries of 10 or more yards were the highest among all players. It’s worth noting that the only other player aged 35 or older to achieve this feat in a single game was Emmitt Smith with Arizona back in 2004.
  • Is it another over? Despite Lambeau’s reputation for cold, hard-fought games, the weather is set to be pleasant in Wisconsin this Sunday. As a result, both offenses are expected to score heavily. It is worth noting that in the past 27 September games played in Green Bay, the total score has gone over the set line 20 times. As of Thursday night, most sportsbooks had set the over/under at 49.5.
  • You never know what to anticipate! This series has been filled with unpredictable games recently. In 2015, the Lions ended the Packers’ winning streak at Lambeau Field, only for the Packers to snatch a miraculous victory in Detroit with a Hail Mary play that same year. In 2018, the Lions emerged victorious against Green Bay, taking advantage of Crosby’s missed field goals and extra point. And in the previous season, Detroit suffered a defeat on the road due to controversial hands to the face penalties called against Trey Flowers.

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