Eagles vs. Lions Prediction & Odds
Following an eventful offseason that included an appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the Lions will open their season as a 4.5-point underdog versus the Eagles in Week 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET. With the number sitting at 48.5, is the total too low?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
465 Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5) at 466 Detroit Lions (+4.5); o/u 48.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 11, 2022
Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Eagles vs. Lions Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing the Eagles when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Philadelphia Eagles DFS Spin
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said his concern level for Miles Sanders’ hamstring injury is “not high.” Sanders returned to practice last Thursday following a hamstring injury in late August. On the team’s first official injury report, he was listed as a full participant. The Eagles pledged to play it safe with their presumed lead back ahead of the team’s season opener against the Lions. Fantasy managers should expect something of a (frustrating) backfield split between Sanders, pass-catching specialist Kenneth Gainwell, and Boston Scott. Sanders should be treated as a flex option against a Detroit defense that allowed the seventh highest EPA per rush in 2021.
Detroit Lions DFS Spin
Lions C Frank Ragnow (groin) is questionable for Week 1 against the Eagles. He got in a limited practice after sitting out on Thursday, ending the week on an optimistic flourish. Detroit will desperately need him to play to help stop the Philadelphia defensive line from controlling the game. It’s a bit of a tough matchup on the ground, one that probably hinders Jamaal Williams the most since he doesn’t catch as many passes as D’Andre Swift.
Eagles vs. Lions Betting Trends
Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings
Eagles are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games
Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog
Eagles vs. Lions Prediction:
The over is a perfect 8-0 in the last eight meetings between these two teams and is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Detroit. The over has also cashed in seven of the previous 10 games when the Eagles are favored, is 16-5 in the Lions’ last 21 games played in Week 1 and is 16-7 in their last 23 home games.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: EAGLES/LIONS OVER 48.5