Both the Lions vs Saints are taking on some water after strong starts. The Lions got out to a 7-2 start, but then they fell behind the Chicago Bears at home, to the point where they had to overcome a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to win. They also came out flat against the Green Bay Packers, and Jared Goff lost three fumbles en route to a 29-22 loss that was much more about Detroit’s lack of energy than anything the Packers actually did. The Saints were early favorites to win the NFC South, but their two-game losing streak has them at 5-6 – tied for first in their woeful division, but still. They lost to the Falcons on Sunday, putting up just 15 points even though they gained 444 yards of offense. The problems came on third downs, as failure after failure led to five field goals. Derek Carr threw a crucial pick-six to Jessie Bates III that put the final nail in the coffin. Which team will rebound on Sunday? Read on to get our NFL betting thoughts.
NFL Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints Game Odds and Analysis
When: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 12:00 pm ETWhere: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
TV: FOX
Radio: WXYT 97.1 FM Detroit / WWL 870 AM New Orleans
Live Stream: Hulu
NFL Odds: Detroit -4 / O/U 46 // Detroit -205 / New Orleans +170
Why should you bet on the Detroit Lions?
Jared Goff still has a decent TD:INT ratio (18:8), but those three fumbles last week were ridiculous in terms of ball security. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta combine to give the Lions to elite threats at receiver, combining for 10 scores and 1,532 receiving yards. David Montgomery has run for 648 yards and nine scores despite missing two games to injury, and Jahmyr Gibbs makes a solid section option at tailback.
On defense, the Lions allow 23.5 points per game. Alex Anzalone is the top tackler with 87, and Aidan Hutchinson is leading the pass rush with 5 ½ sacks. On the road, Detroit has not done well against subpar competition, dropping seven of their last eight away games against sub-.500 teams. However, they have covered the spread in seven of their last eight contests coming after a home loss. They’ve gotten off to slow starts in each of the last two weeks, so can they use the extra rest to their advantage?
Bet on the Lions to Win Today
| Lions vs Saints NFL Week 13 Odds in MNF | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | +4 | +170 | U 46 |
| Detroit Lions | -4 | -205 | O 46 |
Why should you put your money on the New Orleans Saints?
Derek Carr has just 10 touchdown passes so far to go along with five picks. He doesn’t throw a lot of interceptions, but they seem to come at crucial times, as though he presses and makes poorer decisions during crunch time. Rashid Shaheed and Chris Olave have combined for six receiving touchdowns, and Michael Thomas has caught 39 passes, although the Saints may never see his explosive speed return.
On the ground, Alvin Kamara is the top rusher with 457 yards and two touchdowns; like Thomas, he has lost some of his elite speed. The defense has been stingy, permitting just 20.2 points per game. Demario Davis is the top tackler with 79, and Carl Granderson has posted 5 ½ sacks. Paulson Adebo has snatched four interceptions. When the Saints play at home after a loss to a divisional opponent, they have a 10-game winning streak. However, they have an 0-7 streak going against the spread against NFC opponents.
Bet on the Saints to Win Today
Lions vs Saints Final Score and Prediction
The Saints struggle to stop the run, and they are just 2-8-1 against the spread this season. Detroit has had time to bounce back from that ugly Thanksgiving Day loss, and the extra preparation time should yield benefits. I predict a final score of Detroit 30, New Orleans 16.
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