Lions vs. Packers: Four bets you need to make this Sunday

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are set to square off on Sunday for a big game in the NFC North at Lambeau Field.

In a battle for first place in the division, the Green Bay Packers are at the Detroit Lions on Sunday. This is part of the Week 9 slate in the National Football League. The Green Bay Packers are 6-2 on the season. The Packers are second in the divisional standings following their thrilling late win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

For Detroit, after losing in Week 2, they are now 6-1 on the season, with five straight wins. The Lions lead the divisional standings by a half game. At one of our top Michigan Sportsbooks , FanDuel, the Lions come into this game at -3.5 on the road at the Packers. The total is set at 48.5.

Detroit's high-powered offense Jared Goff spearheads the explosive Lions offense, completing nearly 75% of his passes for 1,695 yards and 13 touchdowns with only four interceptions. At Caesars Sportsbook , Goff's passing yardage is set at 233.5 yards per game, which presents a solid opportunity to bet the over. Although Goff has performed better on turf compared to grass, he has the ability to lead the offense effectively in competitive matchups. Notably, he has surpassed 233.5 yards in five of his seven games this season, despite dealing with a sore ankle but is expected to play.

The Lions' ground game features a strong duo: David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Both backs have over 90 carries, with Gibbs leading in rushing yards at 591, while Montgomery has scored seven touchdowns. On DraftKings, Gibbs is listed at 65.5 rushing yards, and Montgomery at 55.5. Last week, Gibbs rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown, while Montgomery has exceeded his total in three games this season. However, bettors should exercise caution, as the Packers rank 10th in the league for run defense and will be focused on limiting both players' impact.

What a little Love Jordan Love has been the Packers' starting quarterback but has faced multiple injuries, making him questionable for this game due to a groin issue. He left the last game early, allowing Malik Willis to step in and complete 4 of 5 passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Green Bay's top offensive weapons include Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Josh Jacobs. Reed leads the team with 31 receptions and 507 yards, while Doubs has scored two touchdowns this season, both through the air. In his first season with the Packers, Jacobs has averaged over 4.5 yards per carry, racking up 667 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

First touchdown of the game These two teams offer plenty of offensive firepower. When looking at bets for the first touchdown of the game DraftKings Sportsbook has the following options. : Amon-Ra St. Brown +700. The Lions top receiver often gets overlooked because of how good David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have been. If Goff is going in the air, there is a good chance St. Brown will be the target.

For the Packers, Josh Jacobs is the favorite at +550. Do not be afraid though to get a little better value on Tucker Kraft. The Packers tight end is listed at +1300. Kraft could be a good security blanket for Willis in case Love is not able to make the start. The 23-year-old from South Dakota State has five touchdowns on the season.

Our bets for this prop go with St. Brown at +700 and Kraft at +1300.

In the end In the end, this is projected to be one of the best games in the National Football League for Week 9. We expect it to be as well. The Lions and Packers are going to trade blows, but in the end, Goff and the Lions offense come in too strong. The loss of Love could be a big one. Regardless of his status, we like the Lions over the Packers in Week 9.

Our final wagers for the game and total at FanDuel Sportsbook are the Detroit Lions -3.5 and the OVER 48.5. A final score prediction of Detroit 31-24 over Green Bay looks to be the ticket.

Other possible wagers to look at before the big game: both teams to score each quarter. This prop is listed at +750 for the YES at FanDuel. This would be an interesting wager, as scoring just requires a field goal, and both teams are going to push the football.

Finally, consider the Detroit Lions OVER 27.5 points in this game. That is listed at +130 at DraftKings. The Lions have 31+ points in each of their last four games. The Green Bay defense has been fine, but did just give up 27 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.