In Week 18 of the NFL season, the final game on the schedule will be contested by the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Green Bay can make the playoffs with a win, while the Lions can secure a playoff spot with a win and some help from elsewhere. In our NFL picks for Week 18, we break down this Lions vs Packers game with everything on the line.
Lions vs Packers Betting Pick
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This game will be played at Lambeau Field at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Why Bet the Packers:
✅ The Packers are coming into this game on the roll, having won four straight going into Week 18. They will win a fifth straight to secure a place in the playoffs as the final Wild Card team.
✅ In their first meeting this season, the Lions beat the Packers 15-9. But the Packers outgained the Lions by 135 yards and the Lions were fortunate to get three interceptions from Aaron Rodgers. That luck will not continue on the turnover front.
✅ Detroit is 3-4 on the road this season, and they will continue to be a losing team away from Ford Field in this decisive game for their season.
NFL
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| DET | Passing | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | CMP | 206 |
| 282 | ATT | 313 |
| 73.0 | CMP% | 65.8 |
| 242.5 | YDS/GM | 207.5 |
| 9.2 | Y/A | 7.2 |
| 8.1 | NY/A | 6.1 |
| 9 | INT | 10 |
| 19 | SK | 25 |
Defense/Offense
| DET | Passing | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | CMP | 189 |
| 368 | ATT | 296 |
| 63.3 | CMP% | 63.9 |
| 232.7 | YDS/GM | 238.2 |
| 6.8 | Y/A | 8.3 |
| 5.9 | NY/A | 7.7 |
| 14 | INT | 11 |
| 25 | SK | 13 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| DET | Rushing | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | G | 10 |
| 323 | ATT | 274 |
| 1522 | YDS | 1196 |
| 152.2 | Y/G | 119.6 |
| 4.7 | Y/A | 4.4 |
| 18 | TD | 10 |
| 1.8 | TD/G | 1 |
Defense/Offense
| DET | Rushing | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | G | 10 |
| 221 | ATT | 305 |
| 948 | YDS | 1499 |
| 94.8 | Y/G | 149.9 |
| 4.3 | Y/A | 4.9 |
| 9 | TD | 8 |
| 0.9 | TD/G | 0.8 |
Special Teams
Offense/Defense
| DET | Special Teams | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Punts/Ret | 11 |
| 360 | Punt/Yds | 77 |
| 14.4 | Punt/Y/R | 7.0 |
| 8 | Kick Off/Ret | 23 |
| 279 | Kick Off/Yds | 607 |
| 34.9 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 26.4 |
Defense/Offense
| DET | Special Teams | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Punts/Ret | 14 |
| 90 | Punt/Yds | 112 |
| 6.9 | Punt/Y/R | 8.0 |
| 14 | Kick Off/Ret | 9 |
| 460 | Kick Off/Yds | 246 |
| 32.9 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 27.3 |
Scoring
Offense/Defense
| DET | Scoring | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | G | 10 |
| 18 | RshTD | 10 |
| 22 | RecTD | 13 |
| 15 | FGM | 14 |
| 15 | FGA | 16 |
| 33.6 | Pts/G | 21.3 |
Defense/Offense
| DET | Scoring | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | G | 10 |
| 9 | RshTD | 8 |
| 7 | RecTD | 19 |
| 19 | FGM | 18 |
| 22 | FGA | 24 |
| 17.7 | Pts/G | 25.0 |
Team Advanced Defense
| DET | Defense | GB |
|---|---|---|
| 32.4% | Bltz% | 20.4% |
| 11.4% | Hrry% | 9.4% |
| 9.5% | QB Hit% | 8.3% |
| 26.0% | QB Prss% | 23.5% |
Injuries
| Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Bryant | DL | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Bobby Price | CB | Knee | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Charles Harris | DL | Groin | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Craig Reynolds | RB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Halapoulivaati Vaitai | G | Back | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | Elbow | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jermar Jefferson | RB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Julian Okwara | LB | Elbow | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Kayode Awosika | G | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | DL | Back | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Michael Brockers | DL | Ankle | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Obinna Eze | OT | Undisclosed | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Quintez Cephus | WR | Foot | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Ross Pierschbacher | OL | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Saivion Smith | CB | Concussion | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Tommy Kraemer | G | Back | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Tracy Walker III | S | Achilles | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Trinity Benson | WR | Knee | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Chase Lucas | CB | Hamstring | Questionable | 01/08/23 |
| Evan Brown | C | Ankle | Questionable | 01/06/23 |
| DeShon Elliott | S | Shoulder | Probable | 01/08/23 |
| Frank Ragnow | C | Foot | Probable | 01/08/23 |
| Jason Cabinda | FB | Knee | Probable | 01/08/23 |
| Justin Jackson | RB | Hip | Probable | 01/05/23 |
| Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Melton | WR | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Caleb Jones | OT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Dean Lowry | DL | Calf | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | Ankle/knee | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jake Hanson | OL | Bicep | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Jonathan Ford | DL | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Rashan Gary | LB | Knee (acl) | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Rasheed Walker | OT | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Sean Rhyan | OL | Suspended | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Shemar Jean-Charles | CB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 01/08/23 |
| Aaron Jones | RB | Knee/ankle | Questionable | 01/06/23 |
| Christian Watson | WR | Hip | Questionable | 01/06/23 |
| David Bakhtiari | OT | Knee/abdomen | Questionable | 01/06/23 |
| Elgton Jenkins | OL | Knee | Questionable | 01/06/23 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | Groin | Questionable | 01/06/23 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | Right Thumb/knee | Probable | 01/06/23 |
| Josiah Deguara | TE | Calf | Probable | 01/08/23 |
| Krys Barnes | LB | Hand | Probable | 01/05/23 |
| Rudy Ford | S | Wrist/knee | Probable | 01/05/23 |
| Yosh Nijman | OT | Shoulder | Probable | 01/06/23 |
Betting Trends
| DET | Betting Trends | GB |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 28 | Avg Score | 30.33 |
| 21.33 | Avg Opp Score | 16.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 24.67 | Avg Score | 27.33 |
| 24 | Avg Opp Score | 18.67 |
| DET | Betting Trends | GB |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 31.6 | Avg Score | 30.4 |
| 20.2 | Avg Opp Score | 21.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 22.2 | Avg Score | 24.6 |
| 25.2 | Avg Opp Score | 22.2 |
| DET | Betting Trends | GB |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
| 8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 28.7 | Avg Score | 24.7 |
| 21.7 | Avg Opp Score | 22.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 19 | Avg Score | 24.6 |
| 29.2 | Avg Opp Score | 19.5 |
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Detroit Lions
Last week, the Detroit Lions took care of business, defeating the Chicago Bears by a score of 41-10. Detroit fell behind 10-7 in that game, but scored 34 straight points to close out the game and improve to 8-8 on the season. Now, the Lions can make the playoffs with a win and a loss by the Seattle Seahawks on the final day of the season.
For the Lions, the key to this game is going to be avoiding succumbing to the pressure of this moment. On the opposite side, Aaron Rodgers is all too used to playing on big stages. This young Lions team will need to overcome their relative lack of experience to win and get into the postseason.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers won their fourth straight game last week, beating the Minnesota Vikings in blowout fashion. They were never troubled in that game, going up 41-3 before giving up a couple of meaningless touchdowns late. Riding a wave of momentum, the Packers can get into the playoffs as the NFC’s seventh seed by simply winning this game.
The dominance of the Packers over the Lions has been well documented historically. But the Lions have won two of the last three games against the Packers dating back to last season. But in a huge spot, Aaron Rodgers and the experience edge of the Packers could be the difference maker on Sunday night.
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