Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 15 game
The Detroit Lions (9-4) host the Denver Broncos (7-6) in Week 15's Saturday night primetime game as both teams are clawing for a playoff berth.
The Lions were upset by NFC North foe the Chicago Bears 28-13 last week. Jared Goff went 20-of-35 for a season-low 161 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for 132 rushing yards.
The Broncos are within one game of the AFC West lead after defeating division rival the Los Angeles Chargers 24-7 for their first win at SoFi Stadium with owner and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton in attendance. Courtland Sutton made another fantastic touchdown grab, this time a one-handed snag.
Will the Lions be able to bounce back? Or do the Broncos have enough momentum for the upset?
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Lions vs. Broncos odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Lions (-4.5)
Moneyline: Lions (-210); Broncos (+170)
Over/under: 47.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Broncos 22, Lions 17
The Broncos have won six of their last seven and have covered five of those. The Lions have failed to cover three of their last four and have a turnover problem on offense. The Broncos also are tied for the NFL lead with 24 takeaways. Detroit, in fact, hasn’t beaten a team by more than five points since October 15. I love the Broncos with the points, but I’d consider them on the moneyline, too.
Tyler Dragon: Lions 25, Broncos 21
Detroit’s defense has given up 28 points in two straight games, including a 28-13 loss to the lowly Bears. The Lions’ last two games have exposed some defensive issues. This week they have a tough test against a Broncos club that’s won six of its last seven games. The Lions are 3-0 against AFC West teams this year. They’ll pull off the AFC West sweep on Sunday.
Safid Deen: Lions 26, Broncos 23
This will be a tough test at home for the Lions against a Broncos team surging at the right time. Despite their recent hiccups, Detroit has plenty of offense to outpace Denver, whose offense is the only thing that concerns me even if they reach the playoffs this season.
Victoria Hernandez: Broncos 23, Lions 21
The Lions showed their inconsistencies last week in a loss to the lowly Bears. The Broncos have won six of their last seven and are within a game of the AFC West title. Courtland Sutton is one of the top playmakers in the league right now and Russell Wilson will find him and another win.
Jordan Mendoza: Lions 31, Broncos 30
Detroit suddenly doesn’t look like the powerhouse team it was early in the season. The defense can’t seem to stop much right now, something Denver will love to expose. But the Lions' offense wakes up and squeaks by in a much-needed home win.
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