The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers, Thursday Nov 26, as the Lions hope for two consecutive wins. The Packers lead the Lions 8-0 SUin last eight meetings. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Packers as -10.5 point road favs over the Lions with the over/under set at 47.5 points . Be sure to get your Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions Week 12 NFL Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com
The Packers (6-4) beat San Francisco 30-24 at home in Week 11 and now sit second in the NFC North. QB Aaron Rodgers made 32 of 45 passes for 344 yards with two TD’s; overall he’s thrown for 2,788 yards with 19 TD’s and five interceptions for a 102.6 passer rating. RB Ryan Grant had 21 carries for 129 yards with a TD, while WR Greg Jennings made five catches for 126 yards with a TD. WR Jordy Nelson also added a TD. The score could’ve been higher if the Packers connected on their two trips into the red zone. The Packers offense and defense have finally regained consousness . Their offense is ranked seventh best with a seventh ranked pass game that averages 254 yards a game. The running game has improved averaging an 11th ranked 123 yards a game. They can now consider themselves a two sided offense. Their defense is solid ranked third best with a seventh ranked pass defense and a fourth ranked rush defense. CB Charles Woodson leads his team with five interceptions. The Packers have averaged 25ppg and allowed 23ppg in their last three games. They are 2-2 SU on the road where they average 29.5ppg and allow 22ppg. They are 5-4-1 ATS and 6-4 over/under.
The Lions (2-8) beat Cleveland 38-37 at home in Week 11 for their first win after six straight losses. QB Matt Stafford made 26 of 43 passes for 422 yards with five TD’s and two interceptions. RB Kevin Smith had 12 carries for 45 yards and he made four catches for 104 yards with a TD. WR Calvin Johnson had a huge game with seven catches for 161 yards with a TD. QB Stafford set an NFL rookie passing record with 422 yards and he became the youngest player to throw five touchdown passes in a game. But the bad news is, QB Stafford and WR Johnson were both injured on a chaotic play as time expired in Sunday's game, and Lions coach Jim Schwartz didn't sound optimistic that either player would be available to face the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day. 11-year NFL veteran QB Daunte Culpepper will start against the Packers if Stafford couldn't play. WR Johnson was listed on Monday's injury report as having not practiced because of hand and knee problems. The Lions have averaged 22.7ppg and allowed 32ppg in their last three games. The Lions are 2-3 SU at home where they average 20ppg and allow 24.6ppg. They are 2-7-1 ATS and 5-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
- Home team is 17-7-1 ATS in their last 25 meetings.
Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
When: Thurs, Nov 26, 2009 12:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbetting.com
Pick: Packers -10.5
Point-Spreads.com Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions Week 12 NFL Predictions
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