The Washington Redskins are the surprise team in the NFC East Standings after winning five of their last six games, while the Detroit Lions are still hoping for their first win of the season. The Detroit Lions host the Redskins, Sunday October 26, for some hard hitting NFL Week 8 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Redskins as -7 ½ point road favorites over the Lions with the over/under posted at 42 points. Get your Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 8 Picks in now at BetUS.com
The Redskins beat the Browns 14-11 at home in Week 7. QB Jason Campbell made 14 of 23 passes for 164 yards with one touchdown pass; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,426 yards with NO interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Clinton Portis with 27 carries for 175 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Santana Moss with four catches for 75 yards with one touchdown. The Redskins are averaging 20 ppg and they give up an average 18.3 ppg. On the road they are 2-1 SU where they average 18.7 ppg and they give up an average 19 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 7th best in the league averaging 353 yards a game, thanks to their 3rd ranked running game that’s good for 158 yards per-game. Their passing game sits lowly ranked 19th in the league averaging 195 yards a game. RB Clinton Portis leads the Skins with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 6th in the league thanks to their 7th ranked rush defense that allows 86 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 12th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 192 yards per-game. The Redskins are 4-3 ATS and 2-5 over/under.
The Lions lost to the Texans 21-28 on the road in Week 7. QB Dan Orlovsky made 12 of 25 passes for 265 yards with one touchdown pass; he has two touchdown passes for 518 yards with two interceptions in five starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 10 carries for 61 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with two catches for 154 yards with one touchdown. The Lions are averaging 16.2 ppg and they give up an average 31.2 ppg. At home they are 0-2 SU where they average 16 ppg and they give up a whopping average 41 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 27th in the league averaging 263 yards a game, no thanks to their 30th ranked running game that’s good for 76 yards per-game. Their passing game sits lowly ranked 22nd in the league averaging 187 yards a game. WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions with four touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 32nd worst in the league no thanks to their 31st ranked rush defense that allows 167 yards a game, they suck against the pass with a 31st ranked pass defense that gives up an average 251 yards per-game. The Lions are 2-4 ATS and 3-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on field turf.
- Redskins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
- Redskins are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.
Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 8 Picks
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Redskins -7 ½
Point-Spreads.com Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 8 Picks – Redskins -7 ½
The Bottom Line: The Lions are going to lose another game, while the Redskins keep climbing up the NFC East Standings. Get your Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 8 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
