Written off after an ugly 0-2 start, the Washington Redskins are suddenly one of the NFL’s hottest teams after four consecutive wins SU and ATS. They’ll look to keep the streak going in the Motor City vs the Lions, who are on a mini win streak themselves, winning and covering in two straight games.
- The Redskins are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games against the Lions.
- The Lions are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after consecutive wins.
- Detroit’s two home wins this season are by a combined four points.
Washington opened as a slight dog for the road game and has been money in this spot going back to last season. The Redskins are 5-0 SU and ATS in their last five games as road underdogs, which includes two wins this season. One interesting note regarding their current win streak is that the last time they covered the spread in five consecutive weeks was in 2012.
Oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring game, as it opened with a total of 49 points, which is one of the highest totals of the week. The teams have combined to go OVER that mark seven times so far this season and the total has gone OVER in eight of Detroit’s last 10 home games. The Skins, meanwhile, have been a hot OVER bet on the road, topping the total in five of their last six.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Detroit Lions were -1-point favorites at odds maker shops such as Sportsbook, while the NFL total was set at 48.5 for over under totals betting.
A 27-23 result in favor of the Lions is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Redskins will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 4-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Detroit Lions are 3-3 ATS. Washington is 5-1 against the over under total, while Detroit is 4-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Washington injuries news.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 11-rated Washington Redskins taking on the No. 14-rated Detroit Lions in this betting contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 25 PPG, against a Redskins defense that ranks No. 18 this week at 23.67 PPG. The Lions aerial game is averaging 260.67 yards per game, more than the Redskins secondary allows through the air, 242.17 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Washington Redskins feature the league's No. 21-rated road run defense, allowing 119 yards per game. The Detroit Lions, meanwhile, ranks No. 20 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Matt Jones went over the 100-yard mark (135) in his team's latest effort as Washington defeated Philadelphia by a score of 27-20 on Sunday.
In their last game, the Lions got 4 passing scores out of Matthew Stafford en route to a 31-28 win over the Rams on Sunday at Ford Field.
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
- Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Cincinnati, Sunday, October 30th
Detroit at Houston, Sunday, October 30th
