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Lions vs. Packers Odds, Picks, Predictions Week 18: Green Bay Favored in Sunday Night Football Finale

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Updated on January 8, 2023 at 12:52 PM EST • Read time: 2 minutes and 36 seconds. Find more information on Twitter and Google News.

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.
Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images via AFP.

On Sunday Night Football, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, two of the NFL’s top teams, will battle it out for the final spot in the NFC playoffs. Check out our top pick for the Lions vs. Packers game based on the best odds available.

Week 18 presents a straightforward scenario for the Packers: win and secure a spot in the playoffs, or lose and be eliminated. With a four-game winning streak, highlighted by a dominant 41-17 victory over the NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay is in a strong position heading into the final week of the regular season.

The Lions will determine their postseason fate just before kickoff. If the Seahawks win, the Lions are out of playoff contention. However, if the Seahawks lose, the Lions will have a win-and-in scenario similar to the Packers.

Below is our top pick for the Lions vs. Packers matchup in Week 18 of the NFL season, with odds provided by DraftKings. Our confidence level in this pick is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.

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Lions vs. Packers Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Jan. 8, 8:20 p.m. ET
  • TV: NBC
  • Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
  • Weather: 21 degrees, 0% chance of precipitation, 12-mph winds

Lions vs. Packers Odds

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Lions vs. Packers Odds Analysis

The opening total of 47 has increased to 49.5 for the night game at Lambeau Field, despite the frigid temperatures. Over 80% of bettors on Pregame.com have placed their bets on the Over.

The Packers opened as 3.5-point favorites, but the line shifted to Packers -5 after the schedule was confirmed and the Lions may have had nothing to play for by kickoff. The Packers are receiving 79% of the money and 66% of the bets.

Lions vs. Packers Pick

Amon-Ra St. Brown Over 69.5 receiving yards ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Many bettors are adopting a cautious strategy for this game, given the possibility that the Lions may be out of playoff contention before it even begins. Despite the Lions’ determination to continue playing competitively under head coach Dan Campbell, betting on Detroit to cover the spread may not be the most favorable option.

Instead of looking for another option, it is advisable to consider Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown achieving 70 or more receiving yards. In their previous encounter in Week 9, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff only threw for 137 yards. However, in the following games, Goff has surpassed 230 passing yards in eight out of nine games. St. Brown has consistently been his top target.

St. Brown has recorded 60 or more yards in eight straight games, with 75 or more yards in six of them. He has been targeted at least five times in every game this season, except for one where he left early due to injury.

The Packers are ranked fourth in the NFL for passing yards allowed per game. Their impressive performance against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson last week showcased their defensive prowess. However, the Lions have a greater variety of offensive weapons compared to the Vikings, making it difficult for the Packers to solely focus on St. Brown in their upcoming matchup.

Lions vs. Packers Best Odds

DraftKings (-115)

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsPointsBet
Over 69.5 Over 70.5 Over 69.5 Over 69.5 Over 70.5 
-115-114-115-119-110

The line for this bet is set at 69.5 by DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars, while FanDuel and PointsBet have it at 70.5. The total is expected to increase at the three sportsbooks that are currently lower, particularly at Caesars, where the price is -119.

Both DraftKings and BetMGM have the same bet available, so the choice of book doesn’t really matter. However, if you’re planning to parlay St. Brown’s yards with another bet, compare the odds between the two books to find the best option for your parlay.

The Lions vs. Packers prediction was made on 01/07/2023 at 9:58 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Green Finnian
Phil is a Sports Betting Analyst for Underscoreg Review and BettingPros.com, specializing in NFL and college football. He previously covered college football and college basketball for CanesInsight.com, where he also hosted the College Football Pick ‘Em podcast. Phil is always looking for value, especially on lines that just seem too good to be true. His belief is if a line doesn’t make sense, just assume that Vegas knows something you don’t. An alumnus of The U, Phil always holds out hope that the next head coach will be the one who turns the football program around. Some would call him a frontrunner for his love of the Yankees and the Celtics, but he’s also a diehard Detroit Lions fan and will never forgive the refs for the blown pass interference call against the Cowboys in 2015.