Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Detroit Lions (9-4) welcome the Denver Broncos (7-6) to Ford Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Broncos vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Lions lost to the Chicago Bears 28-13 Sunday in a Week 14 road game. They failed to cover as 3-point favorites. Detroit is 8-5 against the spread (ATS) this season, but 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games. The Lions are 3-3 ATS at home. They are led by QB Jared Goff, who has 3,449 passing yards and 23 total TDs in 13 games.

The Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-7 Sunday, covering as 3-point road underdogs. They are 5-7-1 ATS on the season and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. Denver has won 6 of its last 7 games after starting the season 1-5. The Broncos are led by QB Russell Wilson, who has thrown for 2,609 passing yards and 23 TDs.

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Broncos at Lions odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Lions -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +4.5 (-110) | Lions -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Broncos at Lions key injuries

Broncos

LB Nik Bonitto (knee) out
DB P.J. Locke (neck) questionable
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) out

Lions

T Taylor Decker (back) questionable
C Frank Ragnow (knee) questionable
WR Josh Reynolds (back) questionable

Broncos at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 23, Broncos 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Broncos have won 6 of their last 7, but just 2 of those victories have come on the road. Back their electric defense to do enough to cover here, but not to win outright.

Against the spread

BET BRONCOS +4.5 (-110).

The Lions were a popular bet early in the season as they covered in 5 of their first 6 games. That same team has struggled as of late, scoring 22 or fewer in 2 of their last 3 and failing to cover in 3 of their last 4. They have allowed 26 or more points in 5 straight games.

The Broncos defense has been strong, allowing 22 or fewer in every game since Week 5. Denver has covered in 5 of its last 7, including outright wins over the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Its resume is building up, and it has been surging as of late.

Back BRONCOS +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 47.5 (-105).

The Broncos are 5-8 O/U this season. They have gone Under in 7 of their last 8 games. Their defense has been the key reason why, holding their opponent to 12 or fewer in 2 of their last 3 games.

The Lions are 8-5 O/U. This will be a matchup of a good offense in Detroit and a lousy defense against a great defense and slow, often-stalling offense. Expect the Broncos defense to win out as it did against the Chiefs and Bills.

Take UNDER 47.5 (-105).

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