Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions: Best Bets and Predictions

The Buffalo Bills travel to Detroit to take on the Lions in a game that many call the Superbowl preview. This matchup features the two most aggressive and highest-scoring offenses in the NFL. MVP candidate Josh Allen and the Bills are coming off a heartbreaking 44-42 loss to the Rams, while Detroit is on top of an 11-game winning streak despite injuries.

Bills Vs Lions Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buffalo Bills (+118) vs Detroit Lions (-138)

Spread: Buffalo Bills +2.5 (-110) vs Detroit Lions -2.5 (-110)

Total O/U: OVER 54.5 (-110) | UNDER 54.5 (-110)

*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting*

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills enter Week 15 of the season with a 10-3 record, maintaining their reputation as one of the league’s top teams. They have clinched their fifth consecutive AFC East title, solidifying their playoff position. The Bills are averaging the 2nd most points per game in the league at 30.5. Quarterback Josh Allen leads the team, setting franchise records, surpassing Jim Kelly for total touchdowns, and remaining a strong MVP candidate. The Bills aim to fine-tune their gameplay and maintain their dominant form heading into the postseason.

Buffalo Trends

Bills are 7-1 in their last eight games.

Bills are 4-3 in away games.

Bills are 8-5 against the spread.

The total points have gone OVER in 8 of 13 games played.

Bills have hit the team total OVER in 15 of their last 21 games.

 Bills have hit the game total OVER in 14 of their last 22 games.

Josh Allen has thrown for 200+ yards in 7 of the last 8 games.

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions boast an impressive 12-1 record and score the highest average of points a game in the league at 32.1, despite all of the injuries on the defensive side of the ball. They are on track to win their second consecutive NFC North title and are in contention for the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed. However, their position is far from secure, as the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles, also top NFC contenders, have kept the playoff race competitive. This week, Detroit faces a critical game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field, with playoff implications tied to the outcome.

Detroit Trends

Detroit is on an 11-game winning streak.

Detroit has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games.

Detroit is 6-1 in home games.

Detroit is 9-4 against the spread.

Detroit has covered the spread in 17 of their last 21 games.

Detroit has hit the game total OVER in 13 of their last 21 games.

Jared Goff has thrown for 200+ yards in 10 of the 13 games played.

Jahmyr Gibbs has had OVER 70+ total yards every game this season.

David Montgomery has had OVER 50+ total yards in 12 out of 13 games.

Predictions and Bets

The Bills are coming off of a game where they let the Rams put up 44 on them at home and the Lions squeaked out a close win against Green Bay, where they gave up 31 points. With both of these teams being the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL, I assume it will be a high-scoring shootout. The Lions are returning some key players on the defensive line this week and when the defense is healthy, their one of the best defensive units in the league. The Lions will score as they always do and with the help of defense should get just enough stops to get the win at home in Ford Field.

Best Bets and Alternative Props

Detroit Lions Moneyline (-138).

Detroit Lions to cover the alternate spread of +3.5 (-245).

Alternate total points OVER 49.5 (-245).

Jared Goff 200+ alternate passing yards (-550).

Josh Allen 200+ alternate passing yards (-500).

Jahmyr Gibbs 70+ alternate rushing and receiving (-290).

David Montgomery 50+ alternate rushing and receiving (-390).

Broadcast Information

Date: Sunday, December 15

Time: 4:25 PM ET

Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Stream: CBS

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