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Detroit Lions — NFL Betting Trends & Stats
2016–2026 · 176 games · NFC North. Every figure below is a record with its sample size, not a projection.
48.9%
Games won (86-88-2)
55.8%
Against the line (172)
54.5%
Games over the total
24.9
Points per game
25
Conceded per game
Are the Lions a good bet against the line?
The Lions have covered 55.8% of 172 games with a posted line since 2016, against a break-even of 52.4%. That is above break-even over this sample, which is worth knowing and is not the same as a system: a line moves with reputation, and a record this long covers several very different squads. Their straight win rate of 48.9% is a different question entirely: winning often and covering often come apart exactly as the market intends.
How do the Lions perform at home and away?
| Venue | Games | W-L | Win% | Against the line | Over | Points for | Points against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At home | 88 | 47-41 | 53.4% | 55.3% (85) | 61.4% | 27.1 | 25.4 |
| Away | 88 | 39-47-2 | 44.3% | 56.3% (87) | 47.7% | 22.7 | 24.6 |
What happens when the Lions are favourites?
| Market role | Games | W-L | Win% | Against the line | Over | Points for | Points against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy favourite (7.5+) | 17 | 12-5 | 70.6% | 47.1% (17) | 64.7% | 31.5 | 21.9 |
| Any favourite | 80 | 57-22-1 | 71.3% | 58.4% (77) | 62.5% | 29.3 | 22.4 |
| Underdog | 96 | 29-66-1 | 30.2% | 53.7% (95) | 47.9% | 21.3 | 27.1 |
| Heavy underdog (7.5+) | 20 | 2-18 | 10% | 55% (20) | 30% | 18.8 | 27.7 |
Which quarters do the Lions win?
| Period | Games | Won | Scored | Conceded | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | 176 | 39.8% | 4.9 | 4.6 | +0.3 |
| 2nd quarter | 176 | 48.9% | 8 | 7.3 | +0.7 |
| 3rd quarter | 176 | 39.8% | 4.9 | 5.8 | -0.9 |
| 4th quarter | 176 | 42.6% | 7.1 | 7.3 | -0.1 |
| 1st half | 176 | 48.9% | 12.9 | 11.9 | +0.9 |
| 2nd half | 176 | 47.7% | 12.1 | 13.1 | -1 |
The Lions under each referee
| Referee | Games | W-L | Win% | Against the line | Over | Points for | Points against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clete Blakeman | 13 | 6-7 | 46.2% | 76.9% (13) | 38.5% | 24.4 | 22.5 |
| John Hussey | 11 | 7-4 | 63.6% | 70% (10) | 63.6% | 27.3 | 24.1 |
| Clay Martin | 11 | 5-6 | 45.5% | 54.5% (11) | 63.6% | 25.5 | 26.6 |
| Carl Cheffers | 10 | 6-4 | 60% | 60% (10) | 70% | 29.4 | 21.4 |
| Shawn Hochuli | 10 | 5-5 | 50% | 70% (10) | 50% | 26.4 | 24.4 |
| Bill Vinovich | 9 | 6-3 | 66.7% | 66.7% (9) | 44.4% | 24.8 | 24.9 |
| Craig Wrolstad | 9 | 5-4 | 55.6% | 33.3% (9) | 44.4% | 19.8 | 24.1 |
| Alex Kemp | 9 | 3-6 | 33.3% | 50% (8) | 66.7% | 26.6 | 25.8 |
| Scott Novak | 9 | 6-2-1 | 66.7% | 55.6% (9) | 66.7% | 30.2 | 25.1 |
| Adrian Hill | 9 | 3-6 | 33.3% | 55.6% (9) | 55.6% | 26.7 | 28 |
| Brad Rogers | 9 | 7-2 | 77.8% | 87.5% (8) | 55.6% | 24.6 | 21.7 |
Detroit Lions head-to-head record
| Opponent | Games | W-L | Win% | Against the line | Over | Points for | Points against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 21 | 11-10 | 52.4% | 60% (20) | 57.1% | 25 | 23.5 |
| Chicago Bears | 20 | 11-9 | 55% | 47.4% (19) | 45% | 24.1 | 21.7 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 20 | 9-11 | 45% | 60% (20) | 50% | 22.3 | 24 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 2-5 | 28.6% | 57.1% (7) | 71.4% | 26.9 | 26.6 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 6-0-1 | 85.7% | 85.7% (7) | 42.9% | 28.6 | 17.4 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 4-3 | 57.1% | 57.1% (7) | 28.6% | 19.9 | 23.4 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 3-3 | 50% | 50% (6) | 33.3% | 25 | 28.3 |
| Washington Commanders | 6 | 4-2 | 66.7% | 66.7% (6) | 66.7% | 29.5 | 26.2 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 6 | 1-5 | 16.7% | 16.7% (6) | 66.7% | 27.8 | 36.5 |
| Carolina Panthers | 6 | 2-4 | 33.3% | 33.3% (6) | 66.7% | 22.5 | 26.5 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | 2-3 | 40% | 60% (5) | 80% | 20.2 | 29 |
| New Orleans Saints | 5 | 3-2 | 60% | 40% (5) | 80% | 31.8 | 31.6 |
| New York Giants | 5 | 4-1 | 80% | 40% (5) | 60% | 25.2 | 19.6 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 | 4-0 | 100% | 100% (4) | 50% | 38 | 13.8 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 4 | 2-2 | 50% | 75% (4) | 25% | 21.3 | 19.5 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 4 | 1-3 | 25% | 50% (4) | 75% | 20.3 | 32.8 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 4 | 1-3 | 25% | 100% (4) | 100% | 32.8 | 34.8 |
| Buffalo Bills | 4 | 0-4 | 0% | 50% (4) | 50% | 27.8 | 32.8 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 2-1 | 66.7% | 66.7% (3) | 66.7% | 28 | 27.3 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 1-2 | 33.3% | 33.3% (3) | 66.7% | 30.7 | 25.3 |
| Houston Texans | 3 | 1-2 | 33.3% | 0% (3) | 33.3% | 21.3 | 28 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0-2-1 | 0% | 33.3% (3) | 33.3% | 18.3 | 21.7 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 2-1 | 66.7% | 100% (3) | 33.3% | 27.3 | 15.7 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 1-2 | 33.3% | 33.3% (3) | 33.3% | 21.7 | 28 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 2-1 | 66.7% | 50% (2) | 66.7% | 22.7 | 29.7 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 1-2 | 33.3% | 66.7% (3) | 33.3% | 22.7 | 28 |
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 1-2 | 33.3% | 33.3% (3) | 100% | 23 | 27.3 |
Last 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Line | Covered | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | Packers | H | 20–17 | -3.5 | no | under |
| 2026-10-11 | Cardinals | A | 45–21 | -5 | yes | over |
| 2026-10-04 | Panthers | A | 26–32 | -4.5 | no | over |
| 2026-09-27 | Jets | H | 31–24 | -7 | no | over |
| 2026-09-17 | Bills | A | 31–41 | +5.5 | no | over |
| 2026-09-13 | Saints | H | 31–30 | -7 | no | over |
| 2026-01-04 | Bears | A | 19–16 | +3.5 | yes | under |
| 2025-12-25 | Vikings | A | 10–23 | -7.5 | no | under |
| 2025-12-21 | Steelers | H | 24–29 | -7 | no | over |
| 2025-12-14 | Rams | A | 34–41 | +5.5 | no | over |
Detroit Lions season by season
| Season | Games | W-L | Win% | Against the line | Over | Points for | Points against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4-2 | 66.7% | 20% (5) | 83.3% | 30.7 | 27.5 |
| 2025 | 17 | 9-8 | 52.9% | 47.1% (17) | 58.8% | 28.3 | 24.3 |
| 2024 | 18 | 15-3 | 83.3% | 70.6% (17) | 55.6% | 33.1 | 21.5 |
| 2023 | 20 | 14-6 | 70% | 70% (20) | 65% | 27.4 | 23.8 |
| 2022 | 17 | 9-8 | 52.9% | 75% (16) | 52.9% | 26.6 | 25.1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 3-13-1 | 17.6% | 64.7% (17) | 41.2% | 19.1 | 27.5 |
| 2020 | 16 | 5-11 | 31.3% | 43.8% (16) | 62.5% | 23.6 | 32.4 |
| 2019 | 16 | 3-12-1 | 18.8% | 37.5% (16) | 62.5% | 21.3 | 26.4 |
| 2018 | 16 | 6-10 | 37.5% | 56.3% (16) | 37.5% | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| 2017 | 16 | 9-7 | 56.3% | 53.3% (15) | 62.5% | 25.6 | 23.5 |
| 2016 | 17 | 9-8 | 52.9% | 47.1% (17) | 35.3% | 20.7 | 22.6 |
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