One month ago, the thought of the Green Bay Packers making the playoffs would have been ruled insanity. Green Bay was dead and buried by any reasonable standard. And on Sunday night, they can complete their remarkable comeback. The Packers will host the Detroit Lions in the final NFL betting odds regular season matchup of 2022. Green Bay is in the playoffs with a win over the Lions. By contrast, the Lions will still need help from their friends and a win over Green Bay to make the postseason.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 8, 2023, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Lions | +4½ (-110) | 49 (-110) | +185 |  |
| Packers | -4½ (-110) | 49 (-110) | -225 | |
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Lions at Packers SBG Odds Overview
It is true that most of the online betting action will go to the Packers. Green Bay is the bigger brand and more popular team. Additionally, Lambeau Field is a betting factor that must be considered. Thus, Detroit is getting a better price than they deserve. Wise guys know this and will take the side of the house, opposing the squares.
Detroit Lions Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Detroit Lions won 41-10 against the Chicago Bears as 4.5x-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 5.5. Detroit has a record of 8-8 straight up, 11-5 against the spread, and 10-6 over/under the total.
Overall, Detroit ranks 4th for total offense, 8th for passing, 11th for rushing, and 5th for scoring. While defensively, they rank 32nd overall, 30th against the pass, 29th against the rush, and 29th for points allowed. Also, Detroit ranks 1st for turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes with two in the first half to Brock Wright. As a result, the Lions have won seven of nine to give themselves a shot at earning a postseason spot for the first time since 2016. Detroit needs a win over the Packers and a loss or tie by Seattle against the Los Angeles Rams.
Green Bay Packers Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Green Bay Packers won 41-17 against the Minnesota Vikings as 3.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 48. Green Bay has a record of 8-8 straight up, 8-8 against the spread, and 8-8 over/under the total.
Overall, Green Bay ranks 16th for total offense, 17th for passing, 13th for rushing, and 14th for scoring. While defensively, they rank 18th overall, 4th against the pass, 26th against the rush, and 17th for points allowed. Also, Green Bay ranks 12th for turnovers lost and 3rd for takeaways.
Previously, a fourth straight postseason berth seemed out of the question for Green Bay. Following a horrific 1-7 slump that put them at 4-8. However, Green Bay has won its last four games. And they took full advantage of favorable results around the league.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score. At the same time, the Packers shut down Kirk Cousins and his top receiver Justin Jefferson. The top play of the game was when Keisean Nixon scored on a 105-yard kickoff return. Additionally, Darnell Savage had a 75-yard pick-6 of Cousins. That was one of four turnovers by the Minnesota QB.
Lions at Packers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Packers will get most of the Pro Football Bets support. Detroit makes for an outstanding contrarian play.
Lions at Packers SBG Best Bet: Detroit Lions.