Now That You Can Bet On The Lions, What To Know About Betting On The Lions

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During training camp, the Detroit Lions have garnered more attention for off-field events than for their on-field performance, making headlines.

In order to secure his position, Lions head coach Matt Patricia is relying on a positive outcome after two consecutive disappointing seasons.

He faces an uphill battle as Detroit, after a disappointing 3-12-1 season, carries the burden of long-standing futility. Having won just a single playoff game since 1957, the odds are certainly not in his favor.

Despite the lack of confidence in the Lions, it is worth examining the predictions of the oddsmakers regarding Detroit’s upcoming game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Given that sports betting is now legally accessible in Michigan for the upcoming NFL season, it is definitely worth considering and exploring.

How to bet on the Detroit Lions in 2020

To begin with, let’s examine the current status of sports gambling in the Great Lakes State.

In December 2019, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer officially approved and enacted legislation that expanded gambling in Michigan. These new laws not only authorized sports betting within the state but also introduced regulations for the daily fantasy sports industry.

Sportsbooks are now available throughout the state, including at Michigan’s three commercial casinos. Additionally, certain tribal casinos have already opened their sportsbooks, with more expected to follow suit in the near future.

It is anticipated that sports betting apps will be released at some point during this season, potentially coinciding with the Thanksgiving holiday.

At present, it is uncertain which sports betting apps will be prepared for launch. Nonetheless, there are several sports betting apps aiming to enter the Michigan market.

Brand	Partner	Launch Date	Retail Launch
BetMGM Sportsbook	MGM Grand Detroit	Jan. 22	Opened March 11, 2020
BetRivers Sportsbook	Little River Band of the Ottawa Indians	Jan. 22	Opened July 17, 2020
DraftKings Sportsbook	Bay Mills Indian Community	Jan. 22	Expected soon
FanDuel Sportsbook	MotorCity Casino	Jan. 22	Opened March 12, 2020
PointsBet Sportsbook	Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians	Jan. 22	Expected soon
Caesars Sportsbook	Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians	Jan. 22	Opened Sept. 18, 2020
Barstool Sportsbook	Greektown Casino	Jan. 22	Opened March 11, 2020
Golden Nugget Sports	Keweenaw Bay Indian Community	Jan. 22	Expected in early 2021
Wynn Sportsbook	Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians	Jan. 22	Kiosks only, Dec. 14, 2020
TwinSpires Sportsbook	Hannahville Indian Community	Jan. 22	Opened Sept. 10, 2020
FOX Bet Sportsbook	Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians	Jan. 29	Opened Sept, 24 2020
Four Winds Sportsbook	Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians	Feb. 15	Opened July 13, 2020
Parx Sportsbook	Gun Lake Tribe	Expected soon	Opened Oct. 3, 2020
TBD/FireKeepers Casino	Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians	Expected soon	Opened June 22, 2020
TBD/Soaring Eagle Casino	Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe	Expected in 2021	Expected soon

What’s new with the Detroit Lions for 2020

During his initial years, Patricia actively engaged in house cleaning within the locker room, removing players who did not fully embrace the program.

In year three, Patricia and General Manager Bob Quinn are hoping that the trades of big personalities Golden Tate, Quandre Diggs, and Darius Slay, for next to nothing, will result in some positive outcomes through subtraction.

During the offseason, the Lions added additional former New England Patriots players to their roster. These players were originally part of the team that both Quinn and Patricia, who previously served as the defensive coordinator under Bill Belichick, were associated with.

During the offseason, Detroit bolstered their roster by acquiring linebacker Jamie Collins and defensive tackle Danny Shelton from New England. Additionally, they secured cornerback Desmond Trufant, defensive tackle Nick Williams, offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai, and veteran backup quarterback Chase Daniel.

Versatile lineman Graham Glasgow bid farewell as the team expressed their gratitude to the beloved Michigan native. Additionally, the team secured the services of left tackle Taylor Decker and are on the verge of securing wide receiver Kenny Golladay for the foreseeable future.

Oddsmakers expect improvement from Lions

With a record of 3-12-1, it’s highly likely that the Lions can only improve from here.

Oddsmakers are in agreement.

FanDuel and PointsBet have set the over/under for the Lions’ wins at 7, with FanDuel offering odds of -120 for the over and PointsBet offering odds of -130 for the over.

However, DraftKings, BetMGM, and William Hill all have the same over/under total set at 6.5. DraftKings has it at -155 over, BetMGM at -139 over, and William Hill at -160 over.

This week, the over/under for wins at Four Winds, Greektown, and Little River retail sportsbooks was set at 6.5. The odds for the over were -155.

Any chance for a surprise Super Bowl run?

The Super Bowl odds for the Lions in February varied, ranging from +6,600 at DraftKings, FanDuel, and 888 Sport to +8,000 at Bet365.

Back then, Detroit had odds of +3,000 to win the NFC Championship on DraftKings and +3,200 on FanDuel.

At Greektown, Four Winds, and Little River, you have the opportunity to wager on the Lions winning Super Bowl LV at +6,000 on Tuesday.

At BetMGM, you have the opportunity to reach an impressive +8,000 online.

Regarding the NFC Championship, the betting odds varied from +3,000 at physical sportsbooks to +4,000 on online platforms like William Hill and BetMGM.

Lions favored against Bears, dogs at Green Bay

In regards to the first game against the Bears, the Lions have been given a 3-point advantage (with a -160 moneyline) at FanDuel. The over/under for the game is set at 44.5 points.

According to DraftKings, the Detroit Lions are projected to have a 1-1 record as they enter Week 2 as 5.5-point underdogs against the Green Bay Packers. The over/under for the game is set at 46 points. The Lions have a moneyline of +195 if they were to win at Lambeau Field.

Furthermore, numerous sportsbooks provide odds for Monday, Thursday, and Sunday night football games throughout the entire season.

Unfortunately, due to the Lions being the Lions, they were not selected for any of the highlighted games this season.

The Thanksgiving game on Nov. 26 against Houston is the only game that is not scheduled for a Sunday afternoon, and the odds for that particular game have not been posted yet.

Stafford among Comeback Player of the Year favorites

Matthew Stafford, the quarterback for the Lions, is considered one of the potential candidates for a comeback after enduring a back injury that ended his season midway through last year.

At FanDuel, the 32-year-old player is ranked fifth in terms of odds to win the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year, with odds set at +700. The frontrunner for this title is Ben Roethlisberger from Pittsburgh, with odds set at +260.

Stafford and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers share the ninth-highest odds for most passing touchdowns on BetMGM’s list, both at +2,000.

The Lions quarterback ranks sixth in terms of most passing yards at +1,400 on DraftKings. He is behind Patrick Mahomes (+400), Matt Ryan (+500), Jared Goff (+700), Dak Prescott (+800), and Tom Brady (+900).

Stafford’s MVP odds were +4,400 at FanDuel in February and have remained unchanged ever since.

Golladay among league’s top projected pass catchers

Experts anticipate Golladay, who ranks among the premier wide receivers in the league, to maintain his impressive performance.

In FanDuel’s odds, the fourth-year wide receiver ranks eighth for most receiving yards (+1,500). Additionally, Golladay is tied with Arizona’s DeAndre Hopkins at seventh place for most touchdowns (+2,300).

Golladay’s receiving yards over/under is set at 1,050.5 by DraftKings.

Marvin Jones Jr. (875.5) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (600.5) are among the other Lions players with projected receiving yard markets.

Top Lions rookies could be award-winning

In April’s NFL Draft, Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah was chosen by the Lions as the third overall pick.

Okudah, alongside Carolina defensive tackle Derrick Brown and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray, shares the fifth-best odds at +1,600 for Defensive Rookie of the Year according to DraftKings.

In the meantime, D’Andre Swift, a second-round pick from Georgia, stands a chance to be named Offensive Rookie of the Year. FanDuel reveals that the running back shares the sixth-highest odds, sitting at +1,500, alongside Denver’s Jerry Jeudy and Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb, both wide receivers.

Patricia needs a big year to save his job

Patricia’s performance as a head coach in his first two seasons has been greatly disappointing, as evidenced by his 9-22-1 record.

However, having low expectations can sometimes be a key component in securing a Coach of the Year nomination. When a coach surpasses the predicted outcomes of a season that was not highly anticipated, it tends to attract attention.

How likely is that to happen? Unfortunately, not very high.

Patricia is currently ranked 21st in odds for the award at +3,000 at FanDuel.

Lions fans, may your NFL season be filled with joy!

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