The National Football League hits the gridiron at Wembley Stadium in London once again this weekend as the Detroit Lions take on the struggling Atlanta Falcons in a game that gets underway early on Sunday morning in the United States.
Atlanta is just 2-5 both SU and ATS on the season and rides a four-game losing streak across the Atlantic Ocean, but they're also 3-0 both SU and ATS in their last three games against the Lions dating back to 2008. The UNDER has gone 5-1 for bettors at the sportsbooks in the last half-dozen games between these two teams.
Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Betting fans looking to side with the Atlanta Falcons in this one found them as 3-point underdogs earlier in the week at Sportsbook, while the total was sitting at 47.
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Computer Prediction: Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Pick
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Lions to win this game on Sunday 25-18. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Lions will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 4-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Atlanta Falcons are 2-5 ATS. Detroit is 2-5 against the over under total, while Atlanta is 3-4 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Detroit injuries news.
The Falcons - Lions odds would favor the Lions if the betting lines were set according to power ranks. Atlanta is rated No. 19 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Lions sit at No. 13.
How Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Stats Matchup
The game also pits Atlanta's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 24.43 PPG, against a Lions defense that ranks No. 2 this week at 15 PPG. The Falcons aerial game is averaging 289.57 yards per game, more than the Lions secondary allows through the air, 216.86 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Detroit Lions own the league's No. 7-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 87.67 yards per game when on the road. Atlanta, on the other hand, rates No. 20 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Golden Tate hauled in 10 passes for 154 yards against the New Orleans defense in the team's last game, leading Detroit over the Saints 24-23 on Sunday.
Atlanta didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Ravens as Baltimore blasted them 29-7 in Week 7 action.
Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds Trends
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Miami, Sunday, November 9th
Atlanta at Tampa Bay, Sunday, November 9th
