In Week 14, two of the NFC’s top teams will face off when the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions in a crucial NFC North divisional matchup on Thursday Night Football. Both teams won on Thanksgiving Day, with Detroit edging out Chicago 23-20, and Green Bay defeating Miami 30-17. The Packers (9-3), currently third in the division, are on a three-game winning streak and boast a 4-1 road record this season. The Lions (11-1), leading the NFC North and holding the top spot in the conference, have won 10 consecutive games and are 5-1 at home in 2024. Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs will miss the game due to a concussion.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions are favored by 3.5 points, up from an opening line of 3, while the over/under is set at 51.5 total points. The Lions are -180 favorites on the money line (risk $180 to win $100), with the Packers listed as +150 underdogs (risk $100 to win $150). Before making any picks for Packers vs. Lions, be sure to check out SportsLine’s NFL predictions and betting advice, which can help guide your Thursday Night Football bets.
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The model has now locked in its picks for Packers vs. Lions. For more details, including predictions and odds, check out SportsLine. Here’s a snapshot of the NFL betting lines for the game:
- Spread: Lions -3.5
- Over/Under: 51.5 points
- Moneyline: Lions -180, Packers +150
- Packers record against the spread (ATS): 5-5 in the last 10 games
- Lions record ATS: 8-2 in the last 10 games
Top Predictions for Packers vs. Lions
For this Thursday Night Football game, SportsLine’s model predicts the total will go Under 51.5, forecasting 50 points in the game. Both teams feature top-tier defenses, with Detroit allowing just 16.9 points and 320.3 yards per game, while Green Bay has given up 20 points and 325.5 yards. Despite strong offenses, their previous meeting in November saw only 38 combined points. Four of the last five matchups between the teams have also totaled fewer than 51 points, including both of the most recent games at Ford Field.
In their last matchup on November 3, Detroit struggled with just 261 total yards, including 137 passing yards. Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 18 of 22 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown. On the other side, Green Bay’s Jordan Love threw for 273 yards but had a critical pick-six before halftime, which shifted momentum toward Detroit. Running back Josh Jacobs had 13 carries for 95 yards in the game.
How to make Packers vs. Lions picks
In addition to the Under pick, SportsLine’s model suggests one side of the spread covers in more than 50% of simulations. For the full picks and analysis, visit SportsLine.