The week 13 betting spread favors Detroit by 4-ponts on the road against Seattle. Lions vs Saints odds for the over/under are expecting plenty of points scored with the total set at 46.5.
Lions vs Saints Insights
- Detroit are 2-7 against the spread (ATS) when playing New Orleans.
- The Saints have gone just 1-5 ATS and 3-6 straight up (SU).
- The Lions are 15-5 ATS and 5-1 SU when playing teams from the NFC.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Saints last 6 at home vs Detroit.
Detroit vs New Orleans Summary
The Detroit Lions look to increase their advantage at the top of the NFC North standings as they travel to face the struggling New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon in NFL Week 13 action at Caesars Superdome. Following a 29-22 defeat to Green Bay on Thanksgiving Day, the Lions hit the road while still maintaining a comfortable 2.5-game lead over second-place Minnesota in the NFC North standings.
On the other hand, the Saints relinquished sole possession of first place in the NFC South after a 24-15 loss to Atlanta last weekend. Currently tied with the Falcons at the top of the divisional standings, the Saints have suffered two consecutive losses and are eager to secure their first against-the-spread (ATS) victory in seven home games.
Detroit Betting Notes
In last week's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay, the Lions had a rough start. They allowed the Packers to take a commanding 23-6 lead early on, and Jared Goff's struggles with accuracy and fumbling the ball three times didn't help their cause. As a result, the Lions couldn't pose a serious threat to extend their winning streak to four games. However, it's worth noting that the Lions have performed well on the road this season.
They have an impressive 4-1 record both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS), averaging 29 points per game in their four victories. On the flip side, when it comes to facing the Saints, the Lions have had mixed results. They have lost their last two meetings after winning the previous three, and their past six visits to the Big Easy have resulted in a 2-4 record both SU and ATS.
Lions Game Plan
Detroit Lions have had a tough time on Thanksgiving Day, and their struggles continued in their recent loss. Despite starting the season with a 5-1 ATS run, they have failed to cover in three of their last five games. When favored by more than four points, they have a mediocre 2-3 ATS record this season. However, the team has shown resilience over the past year, bouncing back from each of their previous four losses with decisive victories by an average margin of 20.8 points.
Jared Goff had a slow start in the last game, but he eventually threw for two touchdowns and 332 yards. Amon-Ra St. Brown has been his favorite target, with two scoring receptions in three games and reaching 95 receiving yards in seven of nine outings. David Montgomery has also been impressive, averaging 87.7 yards and producing three scoring runs in three games since returning from injury.
New Orleans Betting Notes
In last week's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay, the Lions had a rough start. They allowed the Packers to take a commanding 23-6 lead early on, and Jared Goff's struggles with accuracy and fumbling the ball three times didn't help their cause. As a result, the Lions couldn't pose a serious threat to extend their winning streak to four games.
However, it's worth noting that the Lions have performed well on the road this season. They have an impressive 4-1 record both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS), averaging 29 points per game in their four victories. On the flip side, when it comes to facing the Saints, the Lions have had mixed results.
They have lost their last two meetings after winning the previous three, and their past six visits to the Big Easy have resulted in a 2-4 record both SU and ATS.
Saints Game Plan
The Saints had a bye in Week 11, which gave them some much-needed time to recover from injuries. However, the team is still concerned about their players' health. Not only is veteran Michael Thomas out indefinitely, but receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are also questionable after suffering a concussion and quad injury, respectively, in the last game against the Falcons.
This puts a lot of pressure on the Saints' pass defense, which has already allowed six scoring passes in their last three home games. Additionally, the team's injury troubles will likely result in another busy day for Alvin Kamara. Despite his efforts in the previous game against Atlanta, where he gained a total of 119 yards, Kamara has not scored since Week 8 when the team won against Indianapolis.
Lions vs Saints Pick
UNDER 46.5 (-110): Backing New Orleans at home in this game lacks value, especially after successfully fading the Lions for two consecutive weeks. One reason is that Jared Goff performs considerably better indoors compared to outdoor conditions. Additionally, the Saints are dealing with numerous injuries in their secondary and have a heavily depleted wide receiver room.
With key players like Michael Thomas, Chris Olave, and Rashid Shaheed likely out for this game, it will be extremely challenging for Derek Carr and the Saints' backups to keep up with Detroit's still effective offense if they have no weapons at their disposal. Although the Lions have struggled defensively in recent weeks, they have a good chance to bounce back against an opponent with no offensive firepower. Unless the Saints can establish a strong rushing game, their offense may struggle on Sunday.