The Detroit Lions (8-8) and Green Bay Packers (8-8) close out the NFL’s regular-season schedule with a Sunday night showdown from Lambeau Field at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Lions vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
Depending on earlier results, this game could mean a lot for both teams. With a victory, the Packers will secure the NFC’s No. 7 seed in the playoffs.
After a 41-17 drubbing of Minnesota as 3.5-point home favorites last Sunday, QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have rallied to win 4 straight after 40-33 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12.
The Lions would only be playing for a playoff spot if the Seahawks (8-8) lose at home to the Rams (5-11) earlier in the day — Seattle is a 5.5-point favorite, If the Seahawks beat the Rams, one has to figure the Lions will want to play spoiler to the Packers’ hopes.