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With the Detroit Lions now standing at 0-2, our focus can shift towards the upcoming Week 3 encounter against the Baltimore Ravens.
On Tuesday, the Lions were designated as 9-point underdogs for their 1 p.m. home game, according to the latest release by Michigan sports betting operators. The line was initially announced while the Ravens competed against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, a game in which Baltimore emerged victorious with a score of 36-35. Previously, on Sunday, the Lions were considered 7.5-point underdogs, but PointsBet Sportsbook elevated them to 10-point underdogs on Tuesday morning.
Below are the current best odds for both teams on the spread, moneyline, and point total.
Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions Odds: NFL Week 3
On Monday Night Football, the Lions suffered a 35-17 defeat against the Green Bay Packers. Despite being considered heavy underdogs, it is worth mentioning that Detroit has historically performed decently against Aaron Rodgers, taking into account the spread over his career.
During the summer, when sportsbooks began publishing lines for specific games, the line favoring Baltimore was also set at 7.5 points. In contrast, the Lions emerged as the significant underdogs for Week 1 and remained among the top underdogs in Week 2.
At Playinmichigan, we will monitor this line closely throughout the week.
Lamar Jackson causes headaches for opposing defenses
Following their matchups against Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 and Rodgers in the second game, the Lions are now faced with an entirely fresh challenge as they prepare to take on Ravens’ standout quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Jackson, who was crowned the 2019 NFL MVP, is an exceptional athlete and is expected to excel in passing against the Lions’ secondary. It’s worth noting that the Lions’ defense will be without second-year cornerback Jeff Okudah for the entire season.
Jackson has played regular-season games against 27 out of the 31 NFL teams, with the NFC North being the only division he hasn’t faced yet. The upcoming game against Detroit on Sunday will mark his first meeting with an NFC North team. He will also have future games against Chicago, Green Bay, and Minnesota to complete his matchups with the entire NFC North division.
With the Ravens boasting one of the strongest rosters in the league, the Lions, under new general manager Brad Holmes, are still in the early phases of rebuilding. Consequently, the significant difference between the two teams may potentially widen as the week progresses.
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