The NFC North has been one of the best divisions in the NFL and the play of the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers has been a huge reason for that. Both of these teams have solidified themselves as playoff contenders right from the start of this season and they will look to get a statement win against one another in Week 9. Detroit enters this game as a 3.5-point favorite, while the total stands at 48.5 points. Here, we break down Lions vs Packers and give you our NFL betting picks for this battle between division rivals.
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Lions Looking For Sixth Straight Win
There may not be a hotter team in the NFL than the Detroit Lions going into Week 9 of the regular season. Detroit has won five games in a row, including their blowout win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, where they scored 52 points despite taking their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter. This week, the Lions aren’t likely to be able to shut things down offensively in the second half, but if the Lions offense keeps operating like it has been the Lions could get a sixth win in a row.
Packers Seeking Fifth Straight Victory
Another red hot team in the NFL has been the Green Bay Packers, who have won four games in a row to get to 6-2 on the season. Green Bay got a late field goal to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, scoring 30 points in another strong offensive performance for the Packers. But it will be the defense of the Packers that will decide whether or not they have a chance to win this Lions vs Packers matchup.
Lions vs Packers Betting Pick
So far this season, we have seen the majority of the games for the Lions and Packers go over their respective totals. We expect that trend to continue in Sunday’s Lions vs Packers matchup. Look for both teams to do their share of scoring and for the over to cash in a game where either team could extend their winning streak and end the day at the top of the NFC North.