Lions vs. Saints: NFL Week 13 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Lions vs. Saints
Lions vs. Saints
Both of these teams are coming off tough divisional losses. Detroit’s defense has been quickly dropping down the rankings after a strong start to the season. The pass defense specifically has taken a hit with injury and a difficulty to generate a pass rush. This week, however, they are tasked with stopping a Saints offense that seems keen on stopping themselves. Derek Carr has struggled mightily, especially in the redzone. The Saints managed over 20 points just once in the month of November and it was against the lowly Bear defense. Detroit has been stout defensively against the run, ranking 7th in DVOA and Carr’s struggles should negate the middle of pack pass defense. On the other side of the ball, New Orleans isn’t a defense one to play when you’re having turnover troubles like Goff. The good news for Detroit is that the Saint run defense being towards the bottom of the league (22nd in DVOA) means the game strategy should be to keep the ball on the ground. What this also means is the under is definitely in play and my favorite from this game.
Pick: Under 47
-Ryan Rodeman
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