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The Lions boast the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 30.6 points per game. Losers last week against the Rams, the Lions expect with good reason to bounce back this week. Detroit owns a 14-1 record against the spread after a loss since mid-2022.
What should Detroit Lions fans be rooting for in Week 16 in order to position the franchise back toward the NFL playoffs?
The SportsLine Predictor Model similarly reflects the Lions’ odds increasing, jumping to 71.4% with a win over Stafford and the Rams. A loss, however, drops Detroit to only a 36.9% chance.
Backing Detroit is the way to go, according to the model. The Lions cover the 6-point spread in 58% of simulations, good for an "A" grade. Detroit wins in 46% of simulations to offer value as a plus-money underdog and the Under (55) hits in 59% of simulations.
Here are the odds for the Detroit Lions to make the playoffs following their loss to the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams.
Detroit’s playoff chances plummeted anywhere from 28 to 43 percent in a single week, depending on which playoff simulator you prefer.
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