NFL Week 5 Early Odds, Picks & Predictions: Lions vs. Patriots (2022)
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NFL Week 5 Early Odds, Picks & Predictions: Lions vs. Patriots
The Lions’ offense is very good. However, their defense is historically bad. They have scored 30 or more points three times this season, yet they are 1-3 overall. Now they are less than field goal underdogs against the Patriots, who looked very good in Week 4 against the Packers.
The Patriots’ quarterback situation is up in the air after Brian Hoyer was injured last week and Bailey Zappe had to replace him. No matter who gets the start at QB, the Patriots should be able to score, but will they be able to stop the Lions’ offense?
The Lions are 3-1 against the spread this season, and they have covered in both games where they were underdogs. Look for the public to back the Lions even though their defense has been terrible, as the Patriots offense needs to figure itself out.
Current Line: Patriots -2.5
Predicted Final Line: Patriots -1.5
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting “against the spread†refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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