The Detroit Lions are set to partake in their yearly Thanksgiving Day game in Week 12, but it will be far from a festive mood in Motown for the matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite claiming back-to-back wins over the Packers and Raiders, the Lions’ early season struggles have put them well back in the NFC playoff picture and they’ll need a miracle to make the playoffs at 3-7 SU.
Lions backers have gotten some relief in the last few weeks, however, as the club has covered the spread on both occasions after going 1-7 ATS to start the season.
Historically speaking, the Eagles have enjoyed facing Detroit. Philly is 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS in its last eight games versus the Lions. The Eagles enter the contest as losers of three out of their last four and have been largely underwhelming this season at 4-6 SU and ATS, leaving many to speculate that the seat under head coach Chip Kelly could be warming up.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The point spread was settled in at 1.5 for the host Detroit Lions earlier in the week, according to Sportsbook. The over under betting line was hovering around 47, with odds movement expected during the week at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Eagles to win this game on Thursday 26-24. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Detroit battles the Philadelphia Eagles, currently with a 4-6 mark (4-6 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 5-5 for the Lions and 3-7 for the Eagles. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Lions - Eagles odds would favor the Eagles if the betting lines were set according to power ranks. Detroit is rated No. 30 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Eagles sit at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 18.5 PPG, against a Eagles defense that ranks No. 17 this week at 22.9 PPG. The Lions aerial game is averaging 265.3 yards per game, more than the Eagles secondary allows through the air, 245.9 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Philadelphia Eagles own the league's No. 21-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 123.4 yards per game when on the road. Detroit, on the other hand, rates No. 29 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia was hamered in its last outing, as Tampa Bay ran up a 45-17 score against them at Lincoln Financial Field.
In their last game, the Lions were Week 11 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Raiders by a score of 18-13.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at New England, Sunday, December 6th
Detroit home to Green Bay, Thursday, December 3rd