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Detroit Lions Betting Guide

The Detroit Lions are the most-bet team in Michigan. Under head coach Dan Campbell, the Lions have transformed from perennial losers into a Super Bowl contender; driving record handle on every home Sunday at Ford Field. This guide covers Lions markets, prop boards, and which Michigan sportsbooks price them best.

League NFL; NFC North
Stadium Ford Field, Detroit
Founded 1930
Head coach Dan Campbell
Official sportsbook FanDuel
2023 record 12–5 (NFC Championship)

Best Michigan sportsbooks for Lions betting

FanDuel is the official sports betting partner of the Detroit Lions and runs Lions-specific odds boosts and same-game parlay tokens on game days. DraftKings and BetMGM typically match or beat FanDuel's prices on alt lines. Caesars tends to post the sharpest Lions futures.

Most popular Lions bet types

Game spread

The most-bet market every Sunday. Lions have been favored in most home games since 2023.

Moneyline

Pick the winner straight up. Useful for underdog road games where the spread feels too steep.

Totals (over/under)

Lions are a top-five offense; overs have hit at an above-average clip the last two seasons.

Jared Goff passing yards

Goff's prop board is one of the most-bet QB markets in the NFC.

Jahmyr Gibbs / David Montgomery rush yards

Split backfield creates value on game-script-driven props.

Amon-Ra St. Brown receiving yards

Highest-target receiver; anytime TD and 100+ yard markets are popular.

Super Bowl futures

Lions opened as top-10 favorites at every Michigan sportsbook for 2025–26.

Where to watch and bet in person

Ford Field is the home stadium. Retail sportsbooks at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown are all within a short walk of Ford Field and are popular pre-game destinations.

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