The Lions and Denver Broncos will matchup on Saturday, Dec 16. Kickoff for the game is 8:15 ET and will be shown on NFLN. Detroit is favored by 4.5 points in this game, and the total is 47.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Lions vs. Broncos player props and predictions.
Lions VS. Broncos Odds
- Spread: Lions -4.5
- Total 47.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 16
- Time: 8:15 ET
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit MI
- TV: NFL Network
Broncos Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Broncos have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Broncos have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-2-1 vs the spread. The team averaged 20 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Broncos have a straight-up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
Lions Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lions have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 22 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Lions have a straight-up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Do the Broncos Have What it Takes in Detroit?
In the AFC-West standings, the Broncos find themselves in 2nd place with a record of 7-6. In the AFC, Denver is in 9th place as week 15 approaches. The Broncos have a 5-7-1 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is -1.7.
The Broncos came out on top in their previous game against the Chargers, with the game ending in a score of 24-7. Heading into the game, the Broncos were 3-point underdogs. With the straight-up win, they also covered the spread. In their most recent game, the over/under line was 45 points. By combining for 31 points, the under hit.
Versus the Chargers, the Broncos turned to the run 31 times, and it was Javonte Williams who led the way with 66 yards. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson finished with 33 pass attempts, resulting in 224 yards and a passer rating of 90.
Thus far, the Broncos’ defense has given up an average of 377.4 yards per game and 23.8 points per contest (20th). Going into this game, they’ve allowed a completion percentage of 66.4% and have surrendered 20 passing touchdowns. When it comes to run defense, they rank 31st in the NFL.
Will Detroit Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
With an overall record of 9-4, the Lions are 1st in the NFC-North. This record also has them 3rd in the NFC. At home, Detroit is 4-2 compared to a record of 5-2 on the road. Against the spread, the Lions have a record of 8-5. Their average scoring margin for the season is currently +2.
Week 14 saw the Lions take on the Bears on the road, resulting in a 28-13 loss. Besides their loss in the game, the Lions couldn’t cover the spread despite being 3-point favorites. In their most recent game, the over/under line was 44.5 points. By combining for 41 points, the under hit.
The Lions’ offense produced a total of 267 yards against the Bears. On third downs, the Lions achieved a conversion rate of 40%. Notably, Jahmyr Gibbs led the rushing attack with 66 yards, while Jared Goff passed for 161 yards.
The Lions defense comes into the game with rankings of 12th in tackles for loss and 15th in sacks. Their opponents have been scoring 24.2 points per game and gaining 323.5 yards (per game).
Lions vs. Broncos Player Prop
Heading into his game vs. Denver, Jared Goff has a passing yards over/under set at 252.5. Right now, the payout for him to go over this figure is -116 compared to -118 on the under.
Goff comes into the game ranked 4th among quarterbacks in passing attempts. So far, he has thrown for 3,449 yards while completing 66.9% of his passes. Even though we have the Lions winning the game, we see this prop sitting too high and like the under.
- The Prop: Jared Goff Under 252.5 Passing Yards (-118)
Lions VS. Broncos Predictions
The point spreads have remained relatively steady up to this point. Presently, Detroit is the favorite with a -4.5 point spread.
I like the Lions to not only win straight-up over the Broncos but also cover the spread as 4.5-point home favorites. Look for the Lions to jump out to an early lead over a Broncos defense that struggled in the 4th quarter of their previous game.
The Pick: Lions -4.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook