Last year, the Detroit Lions had their best season in franchise history, going 12-5 and making the NFC Championship Game. While they would fall to San Francisco in a nail-biter, they came within a game of making the Super Bowl, which was a revelation for a team that has been perennially looked at as losers for decades.
In fact, before their wild card win against Los Angeles last year, they hadn’t won a playoff game since 1992 when they beat the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round. I was born in 1995, so it was quite the long time coming for Lions fans. This season, the hype is off the charts for this team, and they will look to start off their season on the right foot with a win against the Rams.
The good news for them is that their QB has been untouchable against the spread in Week 1 in his career. Jared Goff knows how to cover the number when he opens a season, with an unscathed 7-0 ATS record in Week 1.
Even more good news is that the Lions are favored by 3.5 points against the Rams, so if he is going to extend this undefeated streak, that means they are going to win the game. Last season they opened in Kansas City, and Goff managed to defeat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, which covered the number since they were underdogs.
Detroit is built for success with the roster they have. They are loaded on offense at the skill positions, but most people overlook the outstanding job they have done at the most important position outside of QB. The Lions offensive line is the best in football, which is essential for any team looking to make a deep run.
Sportsbooks will likely have a lot of liability on the Lions in this game, parlays and otherwise, which is why I will probably be betting on the Rams to cover despite this trend. Still, I am excited to see the numbers as we get closer to what should be a great game.
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