Detroit Lions (12-1) vs Buffalo Bills (10-3)
Game Info: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:25 pm (Ford Field)
Betting Odds: Detroit Lions -2.5 / Buffalo Bills +2.5 --- Over/Under: 54
The Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions
Game Preview!
It's Sunday, and football season is heating up! We're at that point where the top teams start eyeing the playoffs, while others focus on improving for next year. But today, we've got two awesome teams with real championship dreams: the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions. They're facing off in a week 15 NFL showdown at Ford Field this Sunday afternoon. As usual, we'll dive into this from a betting angle and figure out the best bets for the game. Here's a prediction for the Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions matchup.
Can the Bills Hold On To Home Field Hopes?
The Buffalo Bills come into this one looking to bounce back from a 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers to fall to 10-3 on the year. After this game, the Bills will square off against the New England Patriots at home.
Josh Allen's been on fire, throwing for 3,033 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just 5 picks with a 64.1% completion rate. Plus, he's rushed for 416 yards and scored 9 touchdowns on the ground. James Cook is leading the team with 723 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, and Ray Davis has chipped in with 342 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Khalil Shakir is the top receiver with 65 catches for 735 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Keon Coleman has snagged 417 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dalton Kincaid has added 356 receiving yards too. Plus, five more Bills players have over 200 receiving yards this year. On defense, Dorian Williams leads with 98 total tackles, including 60 solo, while Greg Rousseau has racked up 6.5 sacks and AJ Epenesa has 5 sacks. As a team, Buffalo’s defense has totaled 29 sacks and 13 interceptions this season.
The Lions Looking To Secure the NFC North!
The Detroit Lions come into this game looking to build on a 34-31 win over Green Bay last time out to improve to 12-1 on the year. After this game, Detroit will head on the road to take on the Chicago Bears.
Jared Goff's been on fire with 3,265 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 picks, hitting 72.4% of his throws. Jahmyr Gibbs is leading the charge on the ground with 1,016 rushing yards and 10 TDs, while David Montgomery's got 771 yards and 12 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the top receiver with 81 catches for 863 yards and 9 touchdowns, and Jameson Williams has chipped in with 710 receiving yards and 4 scores. Sam LaPorta's added 445 receiving yards, and there are three other Lions with over 300 receiving yards this season. On defense, Jack Campbell's the tackle leader with 98, Kerby Joseph's snagged 7 interceptions, and Brian Branch has 4 picks. Aidan Hutchinson's got the most sacks with 7.5, though he's been out with a leg injury. Overall, Detroit's defense has racked up 31 sacks and 14 interceptions this season.
The Bills vs. Lions Game Prediction!
The Pick: Buffalo Bills -2.5 -115
You can say what you want, but yes.... I wrote this article and picked the Bills again. Let's be honest, though—it's not just because I've got a Josh Allen Fathead or those Josh Allen slippers I only wear during Bills games! Sure, these things might make me look biased, but it's hard to argue with the results we get when we back the Bills! This game is going to be super tough for them, no doubt, because I can't overlook how good the Lions have been this season. The Lions are great, but the Bills are the better team, which is why they're favored in this game. We’re sticking with the Bills, who’ve been coming through for us all season!
Why the Buffalo Bills will win
The Bills have won each of their last eight Week 15 games.
The Lions have lost four of their last five games against AFC East opponents.
The Lions have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites following a Division win.
The Bills have covered the spread in four of their last five Week 15 games.
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