Detroit Lions Betting
The 2009 Detroit Lions has seen a complete roster overhaul with hyped QB Matthew Stafford as centre piece and a revamped defense that was worst just about in every defensive category that added up to a 0-16 2008 season. New head coach Jim Schwartz looked at improving the 32nd ranked run defense that was atrocious last year and a defensive secondary that only had 1 INT the WHOLE season!
Detroit Lions Future Odds Betting Preview
US online sportsbooks have NFL Future odds on the Detroit Lions Regular Season Wins at Over/Under 4.5 Wins. Early sharp action by wiseguys has humped the Over 4.5 wins with Touts giving the thumbs up to the off season spending on the defensive side of the ball and a soft schedule. QB Matthew Stafford is a +800 odds for NFL Future Odds on NFL Rookie of the Year. WR Calvin Johnson is a +1000 odds for Most Regular Season Receiving Yards odds. The Detroit Lions
are a +15000 odds to To Win Super Bowl XLIV for those auto turnaround dreamers. Hey, Obama says Hope so why not lay a fiver on the Lions. The Detroit Lions are a -1200 odds to miss the NFL playoffs.
Detroit Lions Key Additions
QB Matthew Stafford (1st Round, Georgia), CB Phillip Buchanon (from Buccaneers), CB Eric King (from Titans), CB Anthony Henry (from Cowboys), DT Grady Jackson (from Falcons), RB Maurice Morris (from Seahawks), LB Julian Peterson (from Seahawks), FB Terrelle Smith (from Cardinals), WR Derrick Williams (3rd Round, Penn State), WR Bryant Johnson (from 49ers), WR Dennis Northcutt (from Jaguars), TE Will Heller (from Seahawks), TE Brandon Pettigrew (1st Round, Oklahoma State), T Jon Jansen (from Redskins), T Ephraim Salaam (from Texans), OL Daniel Loper (from Titans), DT Orien Harris (from Rams/Bengals), LB Larry Foote (from Steelers), LB Cody Spencer (from Jets), LB Deandre Levy (3rd Round, Wisconsin), S Louis Delmas (2nd Round, Western Michigan)
Detroit Lions Key Losses
QB Jon Kitna (to Cowboys), QB Dan Orlovsky (to Texans), QB Drew Henson (released), RB Rudi Johnson (not tendered), FB Moran Norris (to 49ers), WR Mike Furrey (to Browns), WR Shaun McDonald (to Steelers), TE John Owens (to Seahawks), TE Dan Campbell (released), G Edwin Mulitalo (released), C Andy McCollum (not tendered), DT Shaun Cody (to Texans), LB Anthony Cannon (released), MLB Paris Lenon (to Patriots), CB Leigh Bodden (to Patriots), CB Stanley Wilson (not tendered),
2008 Record: 0-16 (4th, NFC North)
Offensive Team Rank: 30th Rushing, 24th Passing, 27th Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 32nd Rushing, 27th Passing, 32nd Scoring
Offensive Outlook: The O-Line gave up 52 sacks last year and were culprit on many drive killing plays. Not a huge influx of talent but Schwartz brought in veterans Ephraim Salaam and Jon Jansen for stability and drafted Daniel Loper to compete at LG. Calvin Johnson had a great second half and is being described as Moss like effect with good reason. The NFL Future odds of +1000 Calvin Johnson most receiving yards has some great value as his ceiling is that high and Culpepper can still throw the deep ball. Moreover, Culpepper came into camp 30 lbs lighter and looks good early. Expect Dante to start early to get the first win under the belt and Stafford 2Q of season.
Defensive Outlook: The Lions needed stability in the secondary as they were burnt on the deep ball and the run. Veteran CBs Henry and Buchanon should have something in the tank and some big upside from FS Louis Delmas. LB Peterson and LB Foote bring some pain and savvy to the LB corps. The DL and run stopping still remain a big question mark for 2009. Cappers will be watching the run stopping ability early.
Detroit Lions Future Odds Betting Preview
NFL Odds Detroit Lions Regular Season Wins
Over 41/2 Regular Season Wins -145
Under 41/2 Regular Season Wins +115
Sportsbooks have NFL Future odds for the Detroit Lions regular season wins at Over 4 1/2 -145 meaning that for every $145 bet will payout $100.
Detroit Lions NFL Future Odds to win the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV
Detroit Lions +15000
Minnesota Vikings +1800
Green Bay Packers +2800
New England Patriots +500
San Diego Chargers +1200
Indianapolis Colts +1400
Dallas Cowboys +1600
Pittsburgh Steelers +850
Betting Odds Source, August 13, 2009 - BetUS Sportsbook.
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