Do the Broncos stay hot in Detroit?
A few weeks ago, our Lions vs. Broncos betting tip would have been a clear-cut affair in favor of the men from the Motor City. However, a lot has happened since then and the two teams have become increasingly close.
So close that we no longer see Detroit as the big favorites – but the bookmakers still do. That’s why numerous betting options per Denver are very possible in this duel, as they have also been much more reliable in their performances recently
The Lions have lost their flow both offensively and defensively and are struggling through these weeks. If they don’t manage to regain their old form, the playoffs could also be a very short pleasure for them.
Our prediction for Detroit vs. Denver is a much closer game than the bookmakers estimate, in which the Broncos could even triumph in the end. It would be their seventh win in their last eight games
Kick-off for this important playoff duel is at 02:15 on Sunday night in Detroit. The game can be watched live on DAZN.
Detroit Lions – Statistics & current form
The Lions are now a completely different team than they were at the start of the season. Back then, they were almost unstoppable offensively and also had a top 10 defense. They are currently a long way from that – especially defensively.
With 24.2 points allowed per game, their defense is now even among the weakest eight defenses in the league. This brings back vibes from the previous season, where this was also one of their major weaknesses
Turnovers are becoming a problem
Their susceptibility to turnovers is also becoming more and more of a problem. They have lost the ball at least three times in three of their last four games, making it extremely difficult to win. In addition to ten interceptions by Goff, they also have ten fumbles to their name.
Now they face the Broncos of all teams, who have already forced 24 turnovers from their opponents – a league-best. Their 13 generated fumbles stand out in particular and should give the Lions food for thought ahead of this game
Betting on the Lions difficult
The Lions are no longer as good a betting proposition as they were at the start of the season, when they often won and often by a lot of points. However, betting on Detroit is currently to be avoided.
For Detroit vs. Denver, we even see a bet on the Broncos as slightly more playable – especially due to the excellent odds of up to 2.80. If you want to take a little less risk, you can also give them a lead of up to +5 points.
Key Players:
- QB: Jared Goff
- RB: David Montgomery
- WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown
- TE: Sam LaPorta
- K: Riley Patterson
Denver Broncos – stats & current form
Just as we have to talk about the Lions as a different team than at the start of the season, the same applies to the Broncos. But in the opposite direction. After all, the Broncos started 0-3 and now have a positive 7-6 record.
That means they are already tied for the playoff spots and only in 9th place in the AFC due to their divisional record. But a win against the Lions could now lift them into a Wild Card spot. The crazy thing is that they are also only one win behind the Chiefs in the AFC West
Broncos a real top team?
We’ve already talked about their good turnover record and they’re already a real top team. But how do they compare to the rest of the NFL? They’ve beaten the Chiefs and the Bills. And they also clearly had the currently much-hyped Browns under control.
That 20-70 loss to Miami still hangs over the franchise like a dark cloud, but that was a very different era. Currently we see Denver in the playoffs with a chance against every other AFC team
Top odds on Denver
The oddsmakers still don’t quite trust the roast – despite six wins from the last seven games. That always gives us excellent odds on the Broncos, even against teams at eye level.
For example, they are +4.5-point underdogs against the Lions, which of course makes betting on them interesting. We also see another bet as very playable: Betting on a Courtland Sutton touchdown.
He is also somehow still underestimated. Yet he has scored a whopping ten touchdowns in 13 games this season and seven in the last eight games. A bet on a Sutton TD at great odds is definitely recommended for Detroit vs Denver.
Key Players:
- QB: Russell Wilson
- RB: Jaleel McLaughlin
- WR: Courtland Sutton
- TE: Adam Trautman
- K: Wil Lutz
Detroit Lions – Denver Broncos head-to-head / H2H record
Do we need another reason not to consider the Broncos the clear underdogs here? If so, then the direct comparison would be one, as they have won the last three games.
However, that was before the Lions became a competitive NFL team again. Nevertheless, it shows that there is little that currently speaks in Detroit’s favor here – apart from their overall record, which has been buoyed by their good start to the season.
In this respect, the Lions vs Broncos odds on Detroit are rather difficult to play. The odds on the Broncos also give us significantly better value. The same applies to tips on a touchdown by Courtland Sutton
Detroit Lions – Denver Broncos betting tip
Detroit has long been a guarantee for good betting odds – currently not so much. This week, betting against them is even possible, especially with these odds. Nevertheless, we have opted for another top tip.
Courtland Sutton is currently one of the most underrated wide receivers in the league – even though he has already scored ten touchdowns. That’s why a bet on a touchdown from Sutton in this Lions vs. Broncos matchup is our No. 1 bet
Alternatively, betting on Denver is also a good option. If you like to bet combination tips, you can also combine Denver +10.5 and Under 50.5 total points and still get odds of over 2.00.
