Prepare for an electrifying encounter this Week 14 as the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions in a pivotal NFC North divisional showdown on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are coming off Thanksgiving victories—Detroit narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a score of 23-20, while the Packers showcased their strength by beating the Miami Dolphins 30-17.

The Packers, sporting a 9-3 record, are currently third in the division and on a hot three-game winning streak. With a solid road performance of 4-1 this season, they are looking to upset their divisional rivals. Meanwhile, the Lions soar at the top of the NFC North with an impressive 11-1 record, securing the number one seed in the conference. Detroit has demonstrated a formidable home advantage, winning 10 consecutive games and chalking up a 5-1 record at Ford Field in 2024. Notably, Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is facing challenges on the practice field due to a concussion, which could impact their passing game.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. As for the betting odds, the Lions are currently favored by 3.5 points, up from the opening line, with the over/under set at a high 51.5 points. Before placing any wagers, players should analyze predictions and insights from SportsLine's advanced NFL model, which boasts an impressive performance with a 24-10 record in betting on top games this season. Since its inception, the model has netted over $7,000 for $100 players!

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Key Betting Information:

- Lions vs. Packers spread: Lions -3.5

- Lions vs. Packers over/under: 51.5 points

- Lions vs. Packers money line: Lions -179, Packers +149

- Historical ATS stats: Packers are 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games; Lions enjoy an 8-2 record against the spread in their last 10 outings.

Expert Insights:

According to the SportsLine model, the total points scored is expected to go Under 51.5, predicting a total of 50 points for the game. Both the Lions and Packers feature some of the league’s top defenses. Detroit allows only 16.9 points and 320.3 total yards per game, while Green Bay is slightly behind, permitting an average of 20 points and 325.5 yards.

Remarkably, despite both teams having high-powered offenses, their previous clash at Lambeau Field resulted in only 38 combined points back on November 3. Historically, these teams have frequently fallen short of surpassing 51 total points in recent meetings, including in their last two matchups at Ford Field.

In their latest outing, the Lions struggled offensively with only 261 total yards, including just 137 yards in the air. Quarterback Jared Goff managed to complete 18 of 22 passes for 145 yards with one touchdown, while Packers quarterback Jordan Love had a mixed performance with 23 completions on 39 attempts for 273 yards, including a pivotal interception. Running back Josh Jacobs contributed modestly with 95 yards on 13 carries.

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