Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Prediction on December 5, 2024

Match info

This post will provide a Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers prediction for Thursday, December 5 (8:15 p.m. local time), at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, USA, valid for the men’s North American 2024–25 NFL (National Football League) Week 14. To compose this betting thread, we’ll look at both sides’ previous player performances and teams’ forms, and then compile everything into a cohesive whole that yields a profitable betting outcome at American football bookmakers.

Meeting statistics

The current form of the Detroit Lions

The Lions have only lost once this season, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early on in the campaign. They’ve dominated the league thus far, settling at No. 1 in the National Football Conference. Given this, they are rightfully the favorites in the upcoming game, with odds of 1.51 on the moneyline win on Astekbet. The Packers are 2.496.

Even though they had only suffered one loss, the Lions were put on a test in their most recent game against the Chicago Bears, and they may have lost if they hadn’t been unable to clock manage. The score was only 23-20 in their favor in the end. Jared Goff provided his teammates with 221 yards by completing 21 of his 34 throws, two of which turned into touchdowns. Caleb Williams, the quarterback for Chicago, was able to “spread his wings” thanks to the Lions’ lackluster defense, and they’ll have to perform much better against Jordan Love.

While their defense allows 16.9 points per game, the Lions are scoring 31.9 points on average. In the league, their defense is ranked third, and their attack is ranked first. This team’s running game has been outstanding, with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs playing like the NFL’s best running back duo.

The current form of the Green Bay Packers

The Packers have a 9-3 overall record, which puts them fourth in the NFC, but a win against the Lions in this game might send a strong message.

On Thanksgiving, the Packers played the Miami Dolphins, and they won by scoring 30 points. After completing 21 of his 28 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, Love appears to be back to normal. Josh Jacobs found the end zone once despite not having the finest game on the ground. The tight end Tucker Kraft finished with six catches for 78 yards, capping an incredible game.

While their defense allows 20 points per game, the Packers are scoring 26.5 points on average. In the league, the defense is ranked ninth, and the attack is ranked eighth.

It’s uncertain if Jaire Alexander will be able to play in this game due to an MCL injury.

Head-to-head

The Detroit Lions have won 77 games, but the Green Bay Packers are much better in mutual encounters, as they prevailed 106 times in the 190 meetings between the two teams (including two postseason games, both won by the Packers). These two tied seven times as well.

In the previous h2h, which took place on November 3, the Lions won 24-14.

Match analytics

The Lions have already defeated the Packers by 10 points this season, and the Packers will suffer considerably more when they play them on the road. Here, the Lions offense will get off to a quick start. Although their defense will undoubtedly have a difficult time applying any pressure to Love, Goff is coming off a game in which he threw for two touchdowns. Without a doubt, he’ll have another outstanding game. The offense of the Packers simply can’t compete here. Cover the spread by betting on the Lions to win this game.

Tip: Handicap. With Overtime – Detroit Lions -3.5, with odds of 1.89 on Casobet.