Detroit Lions Odds

Detroit Lions Odds, Bet Types, and Team History

The Lions entered the 2022-23 season with a lot of hype. It’s safe to say they matched that hype, and then some, by going 9-8 – their first season above .500 since 2017 – and just missing out on the NFC Playoffs. If Detroit didn’t start the season 1-6, who knows how much noise it could’ve made in the postseason.

The good vibes around the Lions are basically everywhere – Dan Campbell is the “it” coach of the moment, Aidan Hutchinson matched rookie expectations, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the new receptions god and people even like Jared Goff again.

Where the Lions struggled last season was on the defensive side, particularly the secondary. They attempted to fix that weakness over the offseason by signing CBs Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley, plus safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. They also landed Alabama safety Brian Branch in the draft.

Key losses include RB Jamaal Williams and receiver DJ Chark. The departure of Williams stings, but they did find a suitable replacement in former Bear David Montgomery.

It’s worth noting the Lions had one of the more controversial draft classes. They took a running back (Jahmyr Gibbs) with the 12th overall pick, a linebacker (Jack Campbell) 18th and a tight end (Sam LaPorta) 34th -- not exactly premium position picks, but guys who should be able to contribute immediately in theory.

The Lions open the season on Sept. 7 against the Super Bowl-champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Detroit's over/under for wins is set at a robust 9.5.

Detroit Lions & WynnBET

The Detroit Lions announced a multi-year agreement with WynnBET in July 2021 as the organization's official betting partner. The WynnBET Sports Bar at Ford Field opened in time for the 2021 season for fans 21 and older. The WynnBET onsite experience also includes access to brand ambassadors, live betting lines and food and drinks. WynnBET will also have visibility on the Lions' mobile app, social media accounts, preseason TV broadcast, regular-season pregame TV programming and in-game radio broadcasts.

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Detroit Lions & BetMGM

BetMGM become the Detroit Lions' first sports betting partner in September 2020. Fans can find that Lions Bingo and Lions Perks are hosted by BetMGM, along with brand promotion throghout Ford Field.

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Betting on the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions Point Spreads

Betting point spreads are wagers based on the expectation that a team will win or lose by a certain number of points. Here’s an example:

• Vikings +2.5 (+110)
• Lions -2.5 (-110)

In this situation, the Vikings are 2.5-point underdogs against the Lions. If Detroit wins the game by three or more points, a $100 wager on the Lions would come with a payout of $90.91. If Minnesota won the game outright or lost by two points or fewer, the same $100 wager would net $110 plus the original $100 for a total of $210.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

Lions Over/Unders

Over/under, also called point total, is a wager placed on the combined scoring of a single game. Bookmakers come up with a number and you can either bet the over or — you guessed it — the under. Here’s how it works:

Let's say the Packers play the Lions and the over/under is set at 45 points. A wager on the over would require Green Bay and Detroit to score 46 total points or more to win. Betting the under is an expectation that the two teams would score 44 or fewer points. It's also possible for the bet to push, which would happen if the game finished with exactly 45 points scored.

FAQ: Betting the point total, explained | What is a push?

Detroit Lions Moneylines

Betting on the moneyline is quite simple -- check out this example:

• Lions -120
• Bears +210

The minus (-) and plus (+) signs distinguish the favorite from the underdog, making Detroit the favorite in this scenario. Odds can be understood more clearly if you think in terms of $10 or $100 increments. A wager on the Lions odds would mean every $120 bet nets $100. And it's the opposite for underdogs: Here the Bears moneyline was set at +210, meaning a $100 wager would profit $210.

Moneylines are also commonly used when making parlays, which are multiple bets tied into one. Let’s say you bet the Lions moneyline and a -2.5 point spread, Detroit would need to win by three points or more for that bet to be successful. The risk is greater, but so is the reward with increased odds. Use our Odds Calculator to calculate any bet amount or conversion.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

Detroit Lions Props

Player props are wagers on a single player, and they're tied to a single stat found in the box score for a game or even the whole season. These are among the most fun to bet on, especially if you're already playing fantasy football and like the player-specific focus it offers. Check out a hypothetical example below:

• Jared Goff passing yards: 3,750.5

FAQ: How prop betting works

Lions Futures

Futures are somewhat similar to prop bets in the way that both are monitored over the course of a season. Except most future bets are focused on end of season success. Examples of futures are:

• Detroit Lions odds to win the NFC North
• Detroit Lions odds to win the NFC
• Detroit Lions odds to win the Super Bowl
• Jared Goff’s odds to win MVP

If you’re confident that the Lions are going to turn things around and win the NFC North or can go even further, this is the place to be. For a full list of NFL futures, click or tap here.

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Weather for Lions Games

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