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Prior to the start of the season, we embarked on an experiment centered around the following query: What would be the outcome if we placed a $100 bet on the Detroit Lions moneyline for every week of the season?
The outcome turned out to be quite a roller coaster ride, far beyond our initial expectations. However, surprisingly enough, our previously adored underdogs managed to triumph in the end.
The Lions not only triumphed over the formidable Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to conclude the season, but also ensured a profitable outcome for bettors.
After 17 games and an 18-week season, a bettor who consistently placed a $100 wager on the Lions every week ended up with a profit of $157.11. We will provide a detailed explanation of the process below.
What is the Detroit Lions moneyline tracker?
The concept is straightforward: If individuals betting at Michigan sportsbooks were to consistently place moneyline bets on the Detroit Lions in every game throughout the season, what would be their overall profit or loss by the end of the year?
Just to clarify, we did not make these bets, nor do we recommend that you do. This was simply a fictional exercise for entertainment purposes.
However, in our hypothetical scenario, a $100 bet was placed on the Lions moneyline every week. To simplify matters, we used the final moneyline provided at DraftKings Sportsbook MI.
What is the reason for choosing the moneyline? It is due to the variability in outcomes. When betting against the spread, the odds are almost equal for each game. In contrast, moneyline bets have the potential for much larger payouts if the Lions, who are often considered underdogs, emerge victorious. In theory, even with a record of 7-10 or 6-11, those who bet on the Lions could come out ahead at the end of the season.
Alternatively, they could have had a record of 9-8, with all their wins coming as favorites, and yet they managed to not cause any losses for bettors.
Detroit Lions moneyline season tracker
Before the game, there was a significant surge of support for the Lions on DraftKings, causing a negative impact on profits. The Lions’ odds started at +200 around 8 p.m., but dropped to +155 just before kick-off.
Contrary to expectations, the Packers did not receive a sudden influx of money after the Lions were eliminated from the playoffs around 7:30. People displayed their intelligence by refraining from placing bets.
The Lions were driven by pride, while the Packers were motivated by their desire to make it to the playoffs. In the end, pride triumphed.
Despite not securing a playoff berth, Detroit’s victory concluded a strong finish to their last 10 games, with a record of 8-2. This success was also reflected in the moneyline tracker.
Here’s the season breakdown:
- In the first week, the game against the Philadelphia Eagles resulted in a $100 loss.
- In the second week, the matchup against the Washington Commanders offers a profit of $95.24 with odds of -105.
- In the third week, the game against the Minnesota Vikings resulted in a loss of $100, with odds set at +235.
- In the fourth week, the game against the Seattle Seahawks resulted in a loss of $100, with odds at -150.
- In the fifth week, the game against the New England Patriots resulted in a loss of $100, with odds of +130.
- Week 6 BYE
- The game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7 resulted in a loss of $100.
- In the eighth week, the game against the Miami Dolphins was a loss, resulting in a decrease of $100.
- In the matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, there was a profit of $145.
- In the 10th week, the profit against the Chicago Bears is $130, with the odds being +130.
- In the Week 11 matchup against the New York Giants, the profit earned was $125 with odds of +125.
- In the twelfth week, the game against the Buffalo Bills resulted in a loss of $100, with odds standing at +340.
- In the 13th week, playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars, there was a profit of $86.96, with odds at -115.
- In the 14th week, the game against the Minnesota Vikings offers a profit of $71.43 with odds of -140.
- In Week 15, against the New York Jets, there was a profit of $105 (+105).
- In the Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers, there was a disappointing loss of $100.
- In the Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears, the profit stands at $43.48 with odds of -230.
- In the 18th week of the season, the profit from the game against the Green Bay Packers is $155.
Detroit Lions record against the spread
The Lions concluded the season with a 12-5 record when it came to covering the spread.
This is a breakdown of how each week unfolded:
- In the first week, the Eagles defeated the Lions with a score of 38 to 34, covering the spread of 6 points.
- In the second week, the Lions emerged victorious with a score of 36, while the Commanders trailed behind with 27 points. The Lions had a slight advantage with a -1 point difference.
- In Week 3, the Vikings defeated the Lions with a score of 28-24, despite the Lions having a +6.5 point spread.
- During Week 4, the Seahawks triumphed over the Lions with a score of 48-45, surpassing the point spread of +3.
- In Week 5, the Patriots defeated the Lions with a score of 29-0, covering the spread of -3.5 points.
- In Week 7, the Cowboys dominated the Lions with a score of 24-6, covering the point spread of -6.5.
- In Week 8, the Dolphins secured a victory over the Lions with a final score of 31-27, covering a point spread of -3.5 in favor of the Dolphins.
- In the ninth week, the Lions scored 15 points against the Packers, resulting in a 15-9 victory for the Lions with a betting spread of +3.5.
- In the tenth week of the season, the Lions emerged victorious over the Bears with a score of 31 to 30, surpassing the betting odds of Lions being favored by 3 points.
- In Week 11, the Lions emerged victorious with a score of 31, while the NY Giants trailed behind with 18 points. The Lions had a handicap of +3.
- In the twelfth week, the Buffalo Bills emerged victorious with a score of 28 against the Lions’ 25, while the Lions had a handicap advantage of 8.5 points.
- In Week 13, the Detroit Lions defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a score of 40-14, despite being the underdogs by 1 point.
- In Week 14, the Lions emerged victorious with a score of 34-23 against the Minnesota Vikings, covering the spread of -2.5 points in their favor.
- In the fifteenth week, the Lions triumphed over the NY Jets with a score of 20-17, surpassing the spread of +2.5 points.
- In Week 16, the Carolina Panthers emerged victorious with a score of 37, while the Lions trailed behind with a score of 23. Notably, the Panthers had a betting advantage of 2.5 points.
- In Week 17, the Detroit Lions dominated the Chicago Bears with a score of 41-10, surpassing the projected point spread of -5 for the Lions.
- In Week 18, the Lions emerged victorious against the Green Bay Packers, with a final score of Lions 20, Packers 16. The Lions also covered the spread with a margin of 4.5 points.
