Detroit Lions Betting
The 2008 Detroit Lions are hoping that their revamped secondary of aging veterans will be able to improve upon their 1-7 finish last year. Sportsbooks predict that the Detroit Lions will win 6 regular season games. Preseason betting action has been on the Detroit Lions winning 7 or more games as the offense will have more balanced attack with a running game and the defensive roster changes will improve a horrible secondary.
Detroit Lions Key Additions
RB Kevin Smith
RB Rudi Johnson
CB Leigh Bodden
CB Brian Kelly
OT Gosder Cherilus
S Dwight Smith
TE Michael Gaines
DT Chuck Darby
LB Jordan Dizon
Detroit Lions Key Losses
RB Kevin Jones
RB Tatum Bell
DT Shaun Rogers
RB T.J. Duckett
DE Kalimba Edwards
LB Boss Bailey
CB Fernando Bryant
2007 Record: 7-9 (3rd, NFC North)
Offensive Team Rank: 31st Rushing, 9th Passing, 16th Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 23rd Rushing, 31st Passing, 32nd Scoring
The Detroit Lions offense will be led by QB Jon Kitna (4068 yards, 18TD) and arguably the leagues top quartet of receivers in WRs Calvin Johnson, Roy Williams, Mike Furrey and Shaun McDonald The running game will be more balanced this year with the departure of Mike Martz. Kitna was sacked 51 times and had 20 INTs with an offense that threw the ball often from a team that was behind often in the scoreboard. The running game will eventually feature rookie RB Kevin Smith and former Cincy RB Rudi Johnson.
The Detroit Lions defense was a big part of the teams 1-7 finish as the Lions were ranked 32nd in the league in points and the defensive secondary gave up a 70.1 completion rate. Over 30 year old veterans CBs Brian Kelly and S Dwight Smith were brought in a part of the rebuilding of the secondary. Detroit pass rush is questionable after trading DE Shaun Rogers for CB Leigh Bodden. The secondary may have another long year if Detroit is unable to generate any pass rush from their front 4.
NFL Betting Edge
The Detroit Lions overachieved last year starting 6-2. The 2008 Detroit Lions defense have a lot of question marks in stopping the run and providing a pass rush. Look for high scoring games again with Detroit behind often. However, take the under total for the first 3 games (@Atlanta, Green Bay, @ San Francisco) as the betting public will be over the Over Totals and the Lions will try to establish a run game in the first part of the schedule.
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NFL Odds Detroit Lions Regular Season Wins
Over 61/2 Regular Season Wins -135
Under 61/2 Regular Season Wins -105
Sportsbooks have NFL Future odds for the Detroit Lions regular season wins at Over 611/2 -135 meaning that for every $135 bet will payout $100. NFL Lines Explained is a quick explanation on NFL bet odds. Preseason betting have in favor of the Lions winning 7 or more games in 2008.
NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl
Detroit Lions +6500
Dallas Cowboys +700
New England Patriots +325
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
US Sportsbook have the Detroit Lion betting line for the Super Bowl at +6500 odds meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $6500. The Lions defense are making them a huge long shot to win the Super Bowl.
NFL Odds to win the NFC Championship
Detroit Lions +3000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1400
New York Giants +800
Philadelphia Eagles +850
Dallas Cowboys +275
Minnesota Vikings +850
NFL Odds to win NFC North
Detroit Lions +650
Green Bay Packers +190
Chicago Bears +325
Minnesota Vikings +150
Line makers give the Detroit Lions the worst odds to win the NFC North at +650 odds and expect the Lions to come in last in the division.
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