2013 NFL Week 5 Lions vs. Packers Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
GREEN BAY, WI (The Spread) - The Lions improved to 3-1 last week with an impressive win over the Bears - will they cover as a touchdown underdog today versus the Packers at 1:00PM ET?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Packers are 7.5-point favorites over the Lions, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 53.5 points. Detroit is 3-1 overall and 1-1 on the road, while Green Bay is 1-2 overall and 1-0 at home.
NFL LINEMOVEMENT: The Packers opened as 7-point favorites but has been bet up to 7.5 at the majority of online and Vegas sports books. As for the total, it opened at 51.5 and has been bet up to 53.5.
NFL PUBLIC BETTING: Of the bets that have been placed on this game, 58% currently favor Packers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure to click on the link for the latest public betting figures.
NFL FREE PICK: Take Green Bay. According to latest NFL trends, the Lions are 4-11-1 against the spread in their last 16 road games versus the Packers and 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings overall with Green Bay. The favorite is also 9-4 against the number in the last 13 meetings between these two teams, while the Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. On the other side, the Packers are 8-1 against the spread in their last nine games following a bye week, 24-9 ATS in their last 33 games in the NFC North, and 13-5 ATS versus a team with a winning record. Detroit is coming off a big win versus Chicago but it has struggled with Green Bay over the years. The Lions haven't exactly been a steady road team either, so look for the Packers to win by 10-plus.
2013 NFL FREE PICK: GREEN BAY PACKERS -7.5