Henry Roldán
The NFL regular season ends with an impactful Sunday Night Football, when the Lions vs Packers square off for the NFC’s final wild card.
Detroit won seven of its last nine games, and the last win was attained when they defeated the Bears 10-41. Meanwhile, the Packers have three wins in a row after their 17-41 victory over the Vikings.
Let’s keep in mind that in the first game of the campaign between the two, the Lions won 9-15. Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the best preview of the incredible clash between the Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Lions vs Packers NFL Week 18 Game on January 8, 2023
- Where: Lambeau Field – Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2023 – 8:20 PM E.T.
Odds provided by BetMGM.
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Betting on the Detroit Lions
- Regular Season Record: 8-8
- BetMGM Spread: +4.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: (+170)
- BetMGM Over/Under: 49 Points
The Lions will know minutes before the game whether a win gets them into the postseason, or if they have nothing left to look forward to in Green Bay. This is because a win from the Seahawks in the afternoon would eliminate them from the race directly, a consecuence of losing the direct clash against Seattle.
However, let’s remember that in a divisional game nothing is taken for granted, and that it is certain that Detroit will go for the win no matter what. The team will receive the support of its powerful offense, which is one of the best in the league, and which is fourth in points scored with 433. In addition, they are third in total yards (6,137), sixth in yards gained per play (5.9), fifth in TDs through the air (29), third in touchdowns on the ground (21), and fourth in red zone efficiency with 68.3%.
The problem is that their defense has had many drawbacks throughout the year, and although they have tried to improve in the last few weeks, their visit to Green Bay will not be easy. The Lions are third in points allowed with 411, and no one concedes a higher average number of yards per play than they do with 6.3. They are also first in first downs conceded. This team is among the top four teams in total yards allowed through the air and on the ground, while scoring on 64.3% of their red zone visits.
Betting on the Green Bay Packers
- Regular Season Record: 8-8
- BetMGM Spread: -4.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: (-210)
- BetMGM Over/Under: 49 Points
Four weeks ago, it all seemed lost for the Packers, but three wins in a row and a series of results in the league that were favorable for them, have them just one win away from reaching the postseason again.
Regardless of what the Seahawks result is, a Green Bay win gets them into the playoffs because they have a better record against National Conference teams than Seattle does.
Aaron Rodgers knows that, and once again at Lambeau Field, he will be seek to have an incredible night that will put an end to all the ghosts of this year. This season has presented many problems, both for the QB and for a team that is not ranked among the top 12 in the main offensive categories .
That is why there is no doubt that the key to the teams rebirth is what the defense has achieved so far. This team’s defense has suffered a lot during the first 12 games of the year, but in the last four matches, it did not concede more than 20 points to any of its opponents. It has been crucial for the Packers to have the ability to force turnovers, totaling 24, 12 of which were attained in the last four games .
JefeBet Prediction
The point line is high, but there should be no doubt that, on Sunday night, we will have a lot of points from both sides, despite the fact that the first game of the campaign ended with 24 points between the two teams.
Ever since that game, Detroit has scored at least 20 points in eight games in a row, while the Packers have scored more than 24 in six of their last seven games, a number they should surpass again against the Lions’ defense.
Prediction: Over (DET 27 – GB 30).
