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As the 2022 NFL Season approaches, it is widely understood among Michigan sports bettors that the Detroit Lions are not expected to achieve significant success this year.
Bettors might want to shift their attention towards the Lions’ over/under win total, as they are considered as one of the least likely teams to win the Super Bowl and perform well in the NFC and NFC North futures markets.
Compared to other futures markets, the odds for an over/under bet are relatively balanced. This simple wager can add excitement to the Detroit Lions’ season, regardless of their performance.
Detroit Lions over/under win total odds
As the 2022 season approaches, the Detroit Lions have been assigned an over/under of 6.5 wins by various sportsbooks.
This implies that you have the option to place a wager on whether you believe Detroit will exceed or fall below that figure.
At present, the odds for the Lions are identical across DraftKings Sportsbook MI, FanDuel Sportsbook MI, and BetMGM Michigan.
The odds for over 6.5 are -125, whereas under 6.5 stands at +105. In PointsBet Sportsbook MI, the over 6.5 is listed at -134, whereas the under is at +115.
How over/under win totals work
The 2022 season brings with it NFL odds for the win totals of each team.
The range of rankings varies from a minimum of 4.5 (Houston Texans) to a maximum of 11.5 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills).
The sportsbook considers the odds for each option by assigning a moneyline. In the case of the Lions, the sportsbook finds the over’s odds to be more advantageous.
If you bet on the over and it is successful, your winnings would be slightly lower compared to if you bet on the under and it is successful.
Simply open your respective sportsbook and locate the win total market to place a bet on the total number of wins.
Afterward, select the bet you desire to make, either the over or the under, and proceed to place your bet. By considering the odds, you can determine the potential winnings associated with a correct choice.
If the Lions are chosen, a $100 bet on the over at -125 would result in a payout of $180, including the original bet and an additional $80 in winnings. Conversely, a $100 bet on the under would yield a payout of $205, consisting of the initial bet and $105 in winnings.
Certain sportsbooks provide alternative win total odds, allowing you to choose a number that suits your preference. Adjusting the total up or down will naturally affect the moneyline odds for both the over and the under.
Take BetRivers Sportsbook MI as an illustration. They have set the Lions’ game total at 5.5, giving bettors the option to choose over or under. However, if you bet on the over, you’ll need to risk $240 to win $100, indicated by the -240 moneyline. On the other hand, if you bet on the under, a wager of $100 will yield a profit of $190, as shown by the +190 line.
Detroit Lions win total history
In recent years, the Detroit Lions have struggled to secure victories.
Moreover, it is worth noting that the Detroit Lions’ chances of success have been far from impressive. Despite the unfavorable predictions for their number of wins, the Lions have been unable to surpass expectations since 2017.
| Season | Win Total Odds | Final Record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.5 | 3-13-1 | -1.5 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5-11 | -2 |
| 2019 | 6.5 | 3-12-1 | -3.5 |
| 2018 | 7.5 | 6-10 | -1.5 |
| 2017 | 7.5 | 9-7 | +1.5 |
Sports bettors are showing strong support for the Lions to surpass 6.5 wins this year. Currently, the Lions’ over is the most popular choice among bettors, based on data from BetMGM. The over option has garnered 91% of the total number of tickets and 87% of the total amount of money wagered.
At present, the Lions hold the favored status in merely three out of their 17 games scheduled for the 2022 season.
