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Lions Look to Bounce Back in Inter-Conference Showdown Against Broncos

Game time: December 16, 2023 at 8:15 PM ET

Venue: Ford Field — Detroit, MI

Article updated Dec 8, 1:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Denver Broncos (7-6) and Detroit Lions (9-4) will meet on Saturday night in an inter-conference showdown. The Broncos won the last matchup between the teams, 38-10, back

Game outlook

The Denver Broncos (7-6) and Detroit Lions (9-4) will meet on Saturday night in an inter-conference showdown. The Broncos won the last matchup between the teams, 38-10, back in 2021. The Lions have been given the advantage, as they open as the betting favorite at -4.5, a line set to remain the same. Both teams will be eager to continue their respective winning streaks, the Broncos coming of a road win against the Chargers and the Lions recovering from a road loss to the Bears.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Broncos +180 | Lions -212

Spread: Broncos +4 (-110) | Lions -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 68%.

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are having a successful season, winning 7 of their last 10 games and currently just outside the final wildcard spot in the NFL. Their offense is averaging 22.1 points, while their defense is holding opponents to an average of 23.8 points per game. They have covered the spread in 3 of their last 5 games and their pass defense is ranked 24th in the league. How does he keep doing this 🤯 @SuttonCourtland | 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/xlRoH9GGBk

Detroit Lions Analysis

The Lions have recorded a 33-28 road win against a Saints two weeks ago and are hoping to rebound from a weak performance on a 28-13 road loss to the Bears. Quarterback Jared Goff has had inconsistency recently with 3449 passing yards, 21:10 TD to INT ratio, and 5 interceptions in last 4 games. Detroit's defense has been struggling with 24.2 points conceded per game and 19th ranking for pass defense. JG 🎯J-Rey for 6⃣❗️ #DETvsCHI |📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/zm1KAhEP3U

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Detroit Lions Seek to Continue Streak as They Take on Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have a 3-3 record on the road. Last week, the Detroit Lions lost a road matchup to the Bears, yet they have been resilient and have not lost two consecutive games this season. They have also won four out of their last five home games. An advantage for the Lions goes to their strong rush defense, which is allowing opponents only 96 rushing yards per game, ranking 9th in the NFL. The Lions' offensive proficiency should also be an advantage, boasting an impressive 252 passing yards per game while the Broncos' pass defense stands at 24th. Detroit's 5th rank in rushing yards, combined with the power of Montgomery and Gibbs, puts the Broncos' weak rush defense, currently the lowest in the league, at a disadvantage.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Broncos vs Lions archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Broncos vs Lions matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Denver Broncos+170 → +200Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Lions-205 → -245Moved
  • Spread · Denver Broncos+4.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Lions-4.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over47 (-110) → 49 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under47 (-110) → 49 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Denver Broncos
7-6 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Lions
9-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-08T06:35:46.459Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Lions defeated Denver Broncos 42-17

Detroit Lions defeated Denver Broncos 42-17 on December 16, 2023, a 25-point decision in the series. Detroit Lions' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Denver Broncos +5.5 (-110) spread, Detroit Lions covered, while the 59 combined points finished over the recorded total of 49.

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Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Denver Broncos +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsSpread · Denver Broncos +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • Josh720Spread · Detroit Lions -4.5 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Spread · Denver Broncos +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Detroit Lions -4.75 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 48 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Detroit Lions -4.75 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Denver Broncos +4.75 (-110)Loss