An all-feline matchup is set to take place in Week 16 of the NFL season, as the Detroit Lions will visit the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Detroit is surging of late, and are in the hunt for a playoff spot, while the Panthers are still in the mix for the division title in the underwhelming NFC South. In our NFL betting picks for Saturday, we look at Lions vs Panthers in the NFC.
Lions vs Panthers Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Lions -2.5 |
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This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Why Bet the Lions:
✅ Detroit is red hot coming into this game, having won three games in a row. They are rounding into form on both sides of the ball, and they will take advantage of their opportunity to get above .500 with a victory on Christmas Eve.
✅ Carolina was emasculated last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving up a drive that lasted over 20 plays. They also struggled on offense against the Steelers, and their woes with Sam Darnold at quarterback will continue for the second week in a row.
✅ The Lions have the second best record in the NFL against the spread this season. They are 10-4 against the spread on the year, and they are going to improve on that mark by beating the hapless Panthers in this matchup.
NFL
Detroit Lions
Carolina Panthers
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
DET | Passing | CAR |
---|---|---|
408 | CMP | 309 |
606 | ATT | 481 |
67.3 | CMP% | 64.2 |
258.9 | YDS/GM | 171.5 |
7.6 | Y/A | 6.5 |
6.9 | NY/A | 5.7 |
12 | INT | 8 |
31 | SK | 27 |
Defense/Offense
DET | Passing | CAR |
---|---|---|
371 | CMP | 350 |
588 | ATT | 586 |
63.1 | CMP% | 59.7 |
247.4 | YDS/GM | 161.2 |
7.8 | Y/A | 5.5 |
6.7 | NY/A | 4.2 |
16 | INT | 10 |
41 | SK | 65 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
DET | Rushing | CAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
500 | ATT | 508 |
2311 | YDS | 2081 |
135.9 | Y/G | 122.4 |
4.6 | Y/A | 4.1 |
27 | TD | 25 |
1.6 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Defense/Offense
DET | Rushing | CAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
408 | ATT | 445 |
1509 | YDS | 1769 |
88.8 | Y/G | 104.1 |
3.7 | Y/A | 4.0 |
15 | TD | 7 |
0.9 | TD/G | 0.4 |
Special Teams
Offense/Defense
DET | Special Teams | CAR |
---|---|---|
29 | Punts/Ret | 31 |
331 | Punt/Yds | 210 |
11.4 | Punt/Y/R | 6.8 |
19 | Kick Off/Ret | 20 |
421 | Kick Off/Yds | 478 |
22.2 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 23.9 |
Defense/Offense
DET | Special Teams | CAR |
---|---|---|
21 | Punts/Ret | 37 |
168 | Punt/Yds | 322 |
8.0 | Punt/Y/R | 8.7 |
27 | Kick Off/Ret | 24 |
563 | Kick Off/Yds | 637 |
20.9 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 26.5 |
Scoring
Offense/Defense
DET | Scoring | CAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
27 | RshTD | 25 |
30 | RecTD | 19 |
19 | FGM | 25 |
21 | FGA | 26 |
27.1 | Pts/G | 24.5 |
Defense/Offense
DET | Scoring | CAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
15 | RshTD | 7 |
28 | RecTD | 13 |
26 | FGM | 25 |
30 | FGA | 30 |
23.2 | Pts/G | 13.9 |
Team Advanced Defense
DET | Defense | CAR |
---|---|---|
28.7% | Bltz% | 28.5% |
11.2% | Hrry% | 3.4% |
12.2% | QB Hit% | 9.4% |
28.2% | QB Prss% | 17.2% |
Injuries
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Austin Bryant | DL | Gameday Inactive | Out | 12/24/22 |
Bobby Price | CB | Knee | Out | 12/24/22 |
Charles Harris | DL | Groin | Out | 12/24/22 |
Chase Lucas | CB | Hamstring | Out | 12/24/22 |
Craig Reynolds | RB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 12/24/22 |
DeShon Elliott | S | Shoulder | Out | 12/24/22 |
Halapoulivaati Vaitai | G | Back | Out | 12/24/22 |
Jason Cabinda | FB | Illness | Out | 12/24/22 |
Julian Okwara | LB | Elbow | Out | 12/24/22 |
Kayode Awosika | G | Ankle | Out | 12/24/22 |
Levi Onwuzurike | DL | Back | Out | 12/24/22 |
Michael Brockers | DL | Illness | Out | 12/24/22 |
Ross Pierschbacher | OL | Gameday Inactive | Out | 12/24/22 |
Saivion Smith | CB | Concussion | Out | 12/24/22 |
Tommy Kraemer | G | Back | Out | 12/24/22 |
Tracy Walker III | S | Achilles | Out | 12/24/22 |
Trinity Benson | WR | Knee | Out | 12/24/22 |
Evan Brown | C | Ankle | Questionable | 12/22/22 |
Quintez Cephus | WR | Foot | Questionable | 12/24/22 |
Taylor Decker | OT | Elbow | Questionable | 12/22/22 |
Derrick Barnes | LB | Knee | Probable | 12/24/22 |
Frank Ragnow | C | Foot | Probable | 12/24/22 |
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amaré Barno | DE | Gameday Inactive | Out | 12/24/22 |
Brandon Smith | LB | Ankle | Out | 12/24/22 |
Donte Jackson | CB | Achilles | Out | 12/24/22 |
Larnel Coleman | OT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 12/24/22 |
Matt Corral | QB | Ankle/foot | Out | 12/24/22 |
Pat Elflein | OL | Hip | Out | 12/24/22 |
Rashard Higgins | WR | Gameday Inactive | Out | 12/24/22 |
Stantley Thomas-Oliver III | CB | Achilles | Out | 12/24/22 |
Zane Gonzalez | K | Groin | Out | 12/24/22 |
Andre Roberts | WR | Knee | Questionable | 12/24/22 |
Ian Thomas | TE | Thigh | Questionable | 12/22/22 |
Jaycee Horn | CB | Shoulder | Questionable | 12/22/22 |
Joel Iyiegbuniwe | ILB | Hamstring | Questionable | 12/22/22 |
CJ Henderson | CB | Ankle | Probable | 12/21/22 |
Myles Hartsfield | DB | Ankle | Probable | 12/22/22 |
Betting Trends
DET | Betting Trends | CAR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
31.33 | Avg Score | 23 |
18 | Avg Opp Score | 19.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
27.33 | Avg Score | 21.33 |
21.67 | Avg Opp Score | 16.33 |
DET | Betting Trends | CAR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
5-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
30 | Avg Score | 19.4 |
20 | Avg Opp Score | 17.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
17.6 | Avg Score | 20 |
23.6 | Avg Opp Score | 17.8 |
DET | Betting Trends | CAR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
22.9 | Avg Score | 19.8 |
22.3 | Avg Opp Score | 22.9 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
17.7 | Avg Score | 18.9 |
26.8 | Avg Opp Score | 21.6 |
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Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions got their third straight win last week, when they beat the New York Jets on the road to move to 7-7 on the season. Their defense locked up Zach Wilson and the Jets passing game, while they made a game-winning touchdown drive in the final minutes to secure the victory. This week, the Lions are looking for a fourth straight win, one that would really ratchet up the legitimacy of their playoff candidacy.
For Detroit, a return to better weather will be a welcome sight after playing outdoors in New Jersey last week. Their offense is better suited to perform in nicer weather, and we will see what impact that has after a poor performance by their standards in Week 15.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers lost by eight points against the Pittsburgh Steelers, falling to 5-8 on the season. They struggled to slow down the Steelers offense in the third quarter, which set the tone for the remainder of the game. This week, the Panthers have to be better on both sides of the ball if they want to get a win that will keep them in the race in the NFC South.
After playing well in Seattle last week, quarterback Sam Darnold struggled against the Steelers. He completed just 14 of his 23 passes against Pittsburgh, and will need to be more efficient to keep up with the Lions on Saturday afternoon.
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