Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions Week 18 Betting Guide

The Green Bay Packers (13-3) face the Detroit Lions (2-13-1) at Ford Field for Week 18 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup. The Packers started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.5, leaving the Packers at -180 and Lions at +155. The total points line is set at 45.0, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

• The Packers have a 12-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Lions hold a record of 10-6-0.
• The Packers have a 7-9-0 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total points line and nine have gone under). The Lions have a 6-10-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Packers are averaging 26.3 points per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Lions are averaging only 18.0 (28th).
• Defensively, the Packers are giving up only 20.9 points per game this season (T8th in the league), while the Lions are giving up an average of 27.3 points (30th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 364.8, the Packers rank T12th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Lions rank 22nd with just 317.5 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Packers are giving up 323.4 per game this season (11th in the league), outperforming the Lions, who are giving up an average of 379.9 (28th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Packers have recorded 253.7 passing yards per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Lions' defense has given up 244.0 passing yards per game (25th).
• Meanwhile, the Lions have recorded 205.8 passing yards per game this season (21st in the league), while the Packers' defense has given up 213.7 passing yards per game (9th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Packers have recorded 111.1 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Conversely, the Lions are giving up 135.9 rushing yards per game (28th).
• On the other hand, the Lions have recorded 111.7 rushing yards per game this season (18th in the league), while the Packers are giving up 109.8 rushing yards per game (13th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Packers have recorded 26 total takeaways this season (7th in the league), while the Lions have failed to perform at the same level, recording 16 (T24th).
• On offense, the Packers have recorded 10 total giveaways this season (1st in the league), bettering the Lions' number of 23 (T20th).

First to Score

• The Packers and Lions have each scored first in six of their 16 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Packers and Lions have each recorded the first touchdown in five of their 16 games this season.

Which team will get a quick start?

• The Packers have been the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 16 games this season.
• The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 16 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

• The Packers have a 4-9-3 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Lions hold a record of 4-8-4.

Last Time They Met

The Packers recorded a 35-17 victory over the Lions at Lambeau Field when these teams last met in Week 2, 2021. Aaron Jones spearheaded the win, recording 67 rushing yards, 48 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.