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Following their status as underdogs by over two touchdowns out west, the Detroit Lions are now back in their home territory this Sunday with a more promising prediction from oddsmakers.
In a Halloween matchup, the winless Lions will be hosting the Philadelphia Eagles, aiming to break their streak of seven consecutive defeats. Oddsmakers predict it to be a closely contested game.
Early Monday morning, Michigan sports betting oddsmakers had Detroit listed as a 3- or 3.5-point underdog, with an almost equal divide. The moneylines for Philadelphia were between -160 and -180, while Detroit ranged from a +135 to +155 underdog.
The line remained consistent throughout the entire week, and by Friday afternoon, all Michigan sportsbooks we were monitoring had set the line at Lions +3.5.
The 1 p.m. EST game at Detroit’s Ford Field had an over/under of 48.5 points at DraftKings Sportsbook, while most other Michigan sportsbooks set it at 48 points.
The Lions have very few opportunities left on their schedule for a victory, and this particular one appears to be one of the more realistic chances. A win in this game would prevent the looming 0-17 threat from becoming a more likely outcome as each week passes.
Chris Spielman, a celebrated figure in the franchise’s history and a member of the Lions front office, is set to join the team’s prestigious Ring of Honor. Known for his exceptional skills as a linebacker, Spielman holds the record for the most tackles in the franchise’s history.
Below are the live odds on all sides of this spread.
Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions: NFL Week 8 Odds
Lions fight hard, still fall to familiar face Stafford, Rams
Despite their lack of wins, the Lions managed to give the NFC contender Los Angeles Rams quite a fright on Sunday, ultimately succumbing to a 28-19 loss.
In the first half, Detroit took control with leads of 10-0 and 13-3. However, the Rams, led by their former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, made a strong comeback and took a 17-16 halftime lead. Despite the Lions briefly reclaiming the lead with a field goal at 19-17 heading into the fourth quarter, the Rams (6-1) scored the remaining 11 points of the game, sealing Detroit’s fate with yet another loss.
Jared Goff, the quarterback for Detroit and formerly with the Rams, was instrumental in the team’s comeback attempt. With just 6 minutes remaining, the Lions were on the verge of taking the lead. However, their hopes were dashed when Jalen Ramsey intercepted the ball in the end zone, deflating any chance of an upset victory as Detroit trailed 25-19.
Goff completed 268 passing yards, including a 63-yard catch-and-run touchdown by D’Andre Swift, but also had two interceptions. In contrast, Stafford had a successful game, going 28-for-41 with 334 passing yards and three touchdowns, while avoiding any turnovers.
Darius Slay, Eagles come to town after loss at Raiders
After suffering a 33-22 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Eagles arrive in town with a 2-5 record.
Derek Carr displayed exceptional performance, completing 31 of 34 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns, propelling the Raiders to a 5-2 record, their most impressive start in half a decade.
The Raiders were dominating with a 30-7 lead going into the final quarter, but then they eased up and slowed down their performance.
Philly cornerback and second-round 2013 NFL Draft pick, Darius Slay, makes his comeback to Motown as the game unfolds. Having been a beloved figure among fans, Slay made his transition to the Eagles through a trade after the 2019 season, following an impressive seven-year stint with the Lions.
During Slay’s time in Detroit, he earned three Pro Bowl selections.
Several Lions questionable for Sunday vs. Eagles
Several players were listed as questionable in the official Friday injury report for the Lions, including Trey Flowers (knee) at defensive end, Jerry Jacobs (illness) and A.J. Parker (neck) at cornerback, and D’Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams (thigh) at running back.
T.J. Hockenson, the tight end, had a positive update as he fully participated in Friday’s practice session after being restricted earlier in the week. Furthermore, there is no injury concern for him heading into Sunday’s game.
Among the injury list for the Eagles, significant players affected include running back Miles Sanders, who will be unavailable for Sunday’s game, and safety Anthony Harris, whose chances of playing are doubtful.
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