Fresh off one of the most impressive wins the franchise has notched in years, the Detroit Lions hit the road for Week 16 with a trip to Atlanta. Sunday’s 30-12 domination of the Arizona Cardinals appears to have impacted the perception of the Lions, based on the opening betting lines.
At Tipico Sportsbook, the Lions opened the wagering week as 3.5-point underdogs in Atlanta. With the home team typically getting a 3-point bump, it indicates the oddsmakers see the 2-11-1 Lions and 6-8 Falcons as an effective coin flip game.
- Money line: Lions +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Falcons -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +3.5 (-103) | Falcons -3.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)
After the Week 14 win despite being 13.5-point underdogs, the Lions are now 10-4 against the spread in 2021.
