Week 18 NFL Odds: With Nothing On The Line, Detroit Lions Still Underdogs Vs. Green Bay

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It’s understandable for Detroit Lions fans to feel like the already lengthy regular season in NFL history felt even more interminable.

This Sunday marks the culmination of the team’s journey as they face the Green Bay Packers in their home finale. The Lions, initially considered 3-point underdogs, are backed by their devoted fans.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the Packers’ upcoming playoffs, the Week 18 matchup saw some changes in the betting line. By Tuesday morning, Michigan online sportsbooks even favored the Lions, setting them as only 2.5-point underdogs. However, as game time approached on Sunday, the line had shifted back to 3 or even 3.5 points at most books.

With a stellar 13-3 record throughout the 16 games, Green Bay has successfully secured home-field advantage and the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Their exceptional performance has also granted them a well-deserved first-round bye.

Meanwhile, the Lions are rapidly heading towards securing a top spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. With a disappointing record of 2-13-1, Detroit is guaranteed to have one of the first two picks. However, if the Lions suffer a loss while Jacksonville secures a win against Indianapolis on their home turf, Detroit could potentially secure the coveted No. 1 pick.

Detroit has actually fared very well against the spread

This season, Detroit has an impressive 10-6 record against the spread, despite being underdogs in every game. Interestingly, the upcoming game presents a 2.5-point spread, which is the same as the shortest line the Lions encountered this season on Thanksgiving against the Chicago Bears.

The game at Ford Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST will be broadcasted on FOX.

Michigan sportsbooks have set the over/under for Sunday’s game at 44.5 points. Additionally, on Monday, the most favorable moneyline odds for the Lions were +160, as offered by PointsBet and BetRivers.

Due to the anticipated uncertainty, no betting lines were provided for NFL Week 18 games during the summer. As we enter game week, the situation remains equally unclear for this particular match.

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions: NFL Week 18 Odds

Rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown stars as Lions sputter

As coach Dan Campbell’s challenging rookie season nears its end, the Lions have experienced some positive moments.

The standout performance in the final weeks of the season has come from rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

In the previous week’s 51-29 defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, St. Brown displayed an impressive performance with a total of eight catches, accumulating 111 yards. This achievement marks a new NFL rookie record for the USC product, as he has now achieved eight or more receptions in five consecutive games. Additionally, this streak ties the legendary Calvin Johnson’s franchise history record, which was established in 2012 and is widely recognized.

Another fantastic season for Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

It is possible that fans may not have the opportunity to witness his performance in the Week 18 game, as he might be rested in preparation for the playoffs.

However, Lions fans have had numerous opportunities to witness Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in action throughout the years.

On Monday, at FanDuel Michigan, Rodgers was considered the frontrunner for the MVP title with odds of -400. Following closely behind was Tom Brady from Tampa Bay with odds of +550.

Rodgers has been a dominant force against the Lions, boasting an impressive 18-5 record as a starting quarterback against them. However, a recent statistical analysis by Playinmichigan suggests that he hasn’t been as successful when it comes to covering the spread, holding a 12-11 record against the number versus Detroit throughout his career.

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