The Steelers head over to Detroit for a clash against the Lions in this Week 16 matchup. Both teams are in the running for a playoff berth; however, the Lions have the more difficult task on their hands. It is a must-win for Detroit, while a win for the Steelers will ensure they remain on top of the AFC North, at least for one more week.
Detroit is currently 8-6, but is third in the NFC North behind the Bears and Packers. Meanwhile, the Steelers hold the top spot in their division, but the Ravens are right on their tails. There is a lot to play for in this exciting matchup.
Game Details:
| Recommended Bets | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Jared Goff Over 1.5 TD passes | -215 | -220 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs Anytime TD scorer | -280 | -286 |
| Total Points Over 51.5 | -110 | -112 |
Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been quite consistent throughout the season in the red zone. He has thrown 29 touchdowns in 14 games and is averaging slightly above 2 touchdown passes per game. Goff has 6 in his last 3 games, and the Lions’ high-tempo offense provides him with plenty of chances to find the end zone.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is having one of his finest seasons this year, both in terms of rushing yards and finding the endzone. In fact, Gibbs has already scored 13 touchdowns on the ground and added another 3 via receptions, giving him a total of 16 touchdowns in just 14 games.
This game will most likely come down to the Lions’ high-tempo offense against the Steelers’ defense. Detroit leads the league in scoring with an average of just over 30 points per game, and while Pittsburgh’s scoring defense is allowing a little over 23 points a game, the Lions are an offensive juggernaut.
On the other side of the ball, the Steelers could also score plenty of points themselves, given that Detroit has a severely banged up secondary at the moment.
This is a classic case of a high-flying Lions’ offense taking on one of the better NFL defenses of the Steelers. There is a high probability of T.J. Watt missing his second game in a row, and that will be a massive boost for Detroit.
The Lions’ defense has struggled this season mainly due to injuries, especially in the secondary. Unfortunately, though, Pittsburgh doesn’t have the offense to take complete advantage of the situation.
Prediction: Detroit Lions to win.
The moneyline and spread show the Detroit Lions are the favorites in this matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Sourced from FanDuel).
| Moneyline | Spread | Total Points | |
| Detroit Lions | -320 | -6.5 (-120) | O 51.5 (-110) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +260 | +6.5 (-102) | U 51.5 (-110) |
Here are the over/under and best player bets for the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers, as per FanDuel.
Below are some of the best over/under bets for the Detroit Lions.
| Over/ Under Bets | Over | Under |
| Jared Goff Passing Attempts | 32.5 (-120) | 32.5 (-108) |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown Total Receptions | 7.5 (+110) | 7.5 (-146) |
| Jahmyr Gibbs Rush Attempts | 14.5 (-118) | 14.5 (-112) |
Below are some of the best player bets for the Detroit Lions.
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Below are some of the best over/under bets for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
| Over/ Under Bets | Over | Under |
| Aaron Rodgers Pass Attempts | 32.5 (-108) | 32.5 (-120) |
| DK Metcalf Total Receptions | 4.5 (-106) | 4.5 (-125) |
| Jaylen Warren Rush Attempts | 10.5 (+100) | 10.5 (-132) |
Below are some of the best player bets for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The over/under for total points in the Lions vs Steelers game is set at 51.5.
The Lions come into the game as 6.5-point favorites over the Steelers.
The Lions are the favorites with a moneyline of -320, while the Raiders are the underdogs at +260.
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