The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions are about to throw down at Ford Field, and this one’s gearing up to be a real thriller—maybe even a sneak peek at the Super Bowl. The Lions are looking great with a 12-1 record and riding an 11-game win streak. They’ve been doing great lately, taking down the Green Bay Packers 34-31 and defeating the Chicago Bears 23-20.
The Bills, at 10-3, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing close 42-44 loss to the Los Angeles Rams that ended their seven-game streak. Buffalo’s had its struggles with Baltimore and Houston, plus a close shave with the Jets. Now they’re headed to Detroit, where things won’t get any easier.
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions: Preview
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 4:25 PM EST
Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
TV Broadcast: CBS
Live Streaming: DAZN and Fubo
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions: Odds And Best Bets
| Bet Type | Team | Odds |
|---|
| Moneyline | Detroit Lions | -148 |
| Buffalo Bills | +124 |
| Spread | Detroit Lions | -2.5 (-120) |
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| Total | – | 54.5 |
The over/under for the game has risen from 51.5 to 54.5, with little expected movement. The spread opened at Detroit -2 and is likely to settle at -3 by game time. Despite Buffalo’s high-powered offense led by Josh Allen, this may be a game where betting against them makes sense. Both teams are capable of scoring, but with a playoff atmosphere expected, it’s unlikely either will surpass 30 points.
Detroit has allowed just three teams to score 28 or more this season, and after giving up 31 to Green Bay, they’ll focus on keeping Allen off the field with long, clock-consuming drives. While Buffalo has scored over 30 points in seven straight games, this physical matchup doesn’t favor them on the road.
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Buffalo is 8-5 against the spread, tied for seventh-best, while Detroit sits at 9-4, tied for third-best. Buffalo is 1-2 as road underdogs and 3-0 to the Under in that spot, while Detroit is 4-3 to the Over and ATS as home favorites. Josh Allen has been exceptional, with nine touchdowns and no interceptions in his last two games, while Jared Goff has nine touchdowns and one interception over his last four. David Montgomery has five touchdowns in his last five games, while Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown are crucial players to watch.
Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions: Expert Predictions
The predictions for the Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions game are all over the place, but most experts think it’ll be a nail-biter. Mike Florio and Chris Simms from Pro Football Talk are both picking the Lions to win, with scores of 30-27 and 41-38, respectively. It’s expected to be a high-scoring game since both teams have strong offenses.
The Bills have been putting up 30+ points for seven games in a row, but their defense has been shaky, especially after letting the Rams score 44 points. The Lions are expected to exploit Buffalo’s defensive issues with their solid running and passing game. The big question is whether the Bills can bounce back after their rough outing against the Rams, especially since the Lions have one of the league’s top offenses.
Other experts, like Pete Prisco from CBSSports, think it’ll still be high-scoring, but he’s giving the advantage to the Bills with a 37-35 win. Vinnie Iyer and Bill Bender are leaning toward the Lions because of their offensive power and Buffalo’s defense issues.
However, a few still believe the Bills can pull off the upset, like O’Donnell, who thinks Josh Allen will lead the way. In the end, it looks like it’ll be a close game with a slight chance for the Lions to win, but a lot of experts think it could go either way. Betting trends also suggest a close game, with Detroit having a slight advantage at home.
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