Lions vs. Packers Predictions, Picks & Odds: NFL Week 9, Sunday 11/3
Perhaps the most anticipated matchup of the entire Week 9 slate is the classic NFC North rivalry between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. While it’s not a west coast clash, it’s still featured in the late afternoon 4:25 PM ET slate, and we’re here to make it the marquee matchups with our Lions vs. Packers predictions.
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Lions vs. Packers Predictions For NFL Week 9, Sunday 11/3
It’s no exaggeration to call this NFC North rivalry the game of the week, as this very well may also end up being an NFC Championship Game preview. Detroit has solidified itself in the conversation as arguably the best team in the entire NFL, while the Pack are keeping up the pressure in the division.
With a combined record of 12-3, we really should be in for an epic clash, but based on the Lions vs. Packers odds, Detroit is a rather clear favorite, despite the matchup being at Lambeau Field. Of course, the health of Green Bay QB Jordan Love plays a factor in that after exiting last week’s game with a groin injury.
While that is an issue, we’re still going to focus on a point spread hovering around the key number of three for the top pick from our Lions vs. Packers predictions, but first, more from each team.
Detroit Lions: Best In The NFL?
As mentioned, the Lions have roared loud enough to have fans debating as to whether or not they’re the best team in the NFL, not just the NFC. That conversation grew louder when they took down the then-undefeated Minnesota Vikings on the road, which came just a week after their 47-9 beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys.
The pushback from doubters was primarily due to Detroit losing star pass rusher Aiden Hutchinson for the season, but after another blowout win this past Sunday (52-14), it’s becoming more and more difficult to doubt the Lions’ legitimacy as a true contender.
Green Bay Packers: No Love Lost?
The Packers haven’t been quite as dominant or consistent as Detroit this season, and unfortunately, another injury to Love leads their storylines for Week 9. He’s already missed time this season, but thankfully for Packers fans, his groin injury is considered not severe and has him listed as day-to-day.
Therefore, we anticipate that Love will not be lost, and even still, backup QB Malik Willis has already shown that he can win as the lead man. The past two weeks have been tight finishes for Green Bay (both wins), but they’re still in the midst of a hot four-game winning streak, which should be kept in mind for the best bet from our Lions vs. Packers picks!
Lions vs. Packers Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines
We referenced the point spread of the Lions vs. Packers odds being around a very key number of three, and we’ve got the latest lines at for you below:
- Point Spread: Detroit Lions -3.5 (-108) vs. Green Bay Packers +3.5 (-112)
- Money Line: Detroit Lions (-180) vs. Green Bay Packers (+150)
- Game Total (Over/Under): Over 48.5 (-110) vs. Under 48.5 (-110)
Lions vs. Packers Predictions: Green Bay +3.5 (-112 at FanDuel Sportsbook)
With the Lions vs. Packers odds providing us the hook of 3.5 points rather than just three, we’re even more confident focusing our Lions vs. Packers predictions on the Green Bay side of things. They may not be able to pull off the outright upset, but they can keep things within a field goal at the very least.
The Packers’ special teams have actually been a weak point for them the past couple of seasons, but they recently went out and acquired veteran kicker Brandon McManus, who has hit some of the longest field goals in NFL history. He wasted no time proving his worth to his new team, as he just hit a game-winning field goal as recently as last Sunday.
While we’re fully aware that the Lions just put up a 52 spot last Sunday, that came against a now 1-6 Tennessee Titans team, so we’ll take that with a grain of salt. Even if these teams weren’t already among the best in the conference, NFC North rivalries always seem to be right and chaotic.
The aforementioned Detroit win over Minnesota was exactly that - a 31-29 last second win that involved some bounces and breaks going their way. Similarly, four of the last five meetings between these rivals have been decided by one possession. Therefore, we’re taking Green Bay +3.5 (-112 at FanDuel Sportsbook) as the best bet from our Lions vs. Packers predictions.
Lions vs. Packers Injury Report & Latest News
Not only is the Love groin issue the biggest injury news for this matchup, but arguably of the entire Week 9 action. He even headlines our very own full NFL injury report, which is where you can monitor all the latest injury news!
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