An NFC North game on Thursday Night Football has the Green Bay Packers (9-3) visiting the Detroit Lions (11-1) in Week 14. Both teams are battling for the division title. The Packers have won three straight games, beating the Miami Dolphins, 30-17, on Thanksgiving Day. Detroit also emerged victorious on Thanksgiving Day, beating the Chicago Bears, 23-20, and winning their 10th straight game. Packers receiver Romeo Doubs (concussion) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) are inactive.
Kickoff from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Detroit is a three-point favorite in the latest Packers vs. Lions via SportsLine Consensus, half a point more than the first game, while the over/under for total points scored is 52.5, 4.5 more than the initial line. Before making picks between the Lions and Packers, be sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting tips from SportsLine expert RJ White, considering his dominance of picks involving the Packers.
White, fantasy and gaming editor for CBS Sports, consistently crushes picks against the spread and went 643-543-34 on his ATS betting picks from 2017-23, which generated more than $4,600 at $100 for players. He also went 101-84-4 (+1366) on all NFL picks last season. White also has a good read on the Packers. He is an outstanding 73-31-2 (+3704) in his last 106 picks in games involving the Green Bay Packers. Anyone who has followed him on bookmakers and betting apps is way up there.
Now, White has focused on Packers vs. Lions and just revealed their coveted NFL picks and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see their picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines for Lions vs. Packers:
- Difference between Packers and Lions: Detroit -3
- Packers vs. Lions over/under: 52.5 points
- Packers-Lions money line: Detroit -177, Green Bay +147
- DET: Lions are 9-3 against the spread this season
- GB: Packers are 6-6 against the spread this season
- Packers vs. Picks Lions: See the picks at SportsLine
Why the Packers can cover
Green Bay comes into this contest third in the NFL in total offense (382.9) and fifth in rushing offense (148.5). The Packers have quarterback Jordan Love leading the way. Love is tied for sixth in the league in touchdown passes (20) with 2,518 passing yards. He has seven games with more than two touchdown passes this season. In his last outing, Love completed 21 of 28 passes for 274 yards and two passing touchdowns.
Running back Josh Jacobs is the bell cow in the backfield. Jacobs is fourth in the league in carries (221), rushing yards (987) and tied for ninth in rushing touchdowns (8). The Alabama product has had more than 50 rushing yards in 10 games this season. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Lions can cover
The Lions have a dynamic offense. They are second in the NFL in total offense (395.2), fifth in passing offense (240.8) and fourth in rushing offense (154.4). Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is an explosive ball carrier who ranks fourth in rushing yards (973) and is tied for seventh in rushing touchdowns (10). Additionally, Gibbs has 28 receptions for 282 receiving yards and another score.
Running back David Montgomery is the other force in the backfield who is best known for his power. The Iowa State product is tied for third in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (11) with 720 rushing yards and 4.3 yards per carry. He has surpassed 70 rushing yards in three of his last five games. In his last outing, Montgomery had 88 rushing yards and 36 receiving yards. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make picks between Packers and Lions
White has analyzed Packers vs. Lions from every possible angle. He’s leaning toward the point total and has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. Find out what it is and which team to support at SportsLine.
So Who Wins Lions vs. Packers on Thursday Night Football and what critical X factor causes one side of the spread to be hit hard? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Lions vs. Packers stretch back, all from the expert who is an incredible 73-31 on picks involving Green Bay, and find out.
