Detroit Lions (12-1) vs Buffalo Bills (10-3)
Game Info: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:25 pm (Ford Field)
Betting Odds: Detroit Lions -2.5 / Buffalo Bills +2.5 --- Over/Under: 54 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBS
The Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions meet in week 15 NFL action from Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions prediction.
Buffalo Bills Recap
The Buffalo Bills come into this one looking to bounce back from a 44-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers to fall to 10-3 on the year. After this game, the Bills will square off against the New England Patriots at home.
Bills Holding On To Home Field Hopes
Josh Allen has thrown for 3,033 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 64.1% passing while also rushing for 416 yards and 9 touchdowns. James Cook has a team-high 723 rushing yards with 11 TDs while Ray Davis has 342 rushing yards and 3 TDs. Khalil Shakir has a team-high 65 receptions for 735 yards and 3 touchdowns while Keon Coleman has 417 receiving yards and 3 TDs. Dalton Kincaid also has 356 receiving yards as well. Five more Bills have 200+ receiving yards on the year as well. On defense, Dorian Williams has a team-high 98 total tackles including 60 solo tackles while Greg Rousseau has a team-high 6.5 sacks and AJ Epenesa has 5 sacks as well on the year. As a unit, Buffalo’s defense has put up 29 sacks and 13 interceptions this season.
Why the Buffalo Bills will win
- The Bills have won each of their last eight Week 15 games.
- The Lions have lost four of their last five games against AFC East opponents.
- The Lions have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites following a Division win.
- The Bills have covered the spread in four of their last five Week 15 games.
Detroit Lions Recap
The Detroit Lions come into this game looking to build on a 34-31 win over Green Bay last time out to improve to 12-1 on the year. After this game, Detroit will head on the road to take on the Chicago Bears.
Lions Looking To Secure NFC North
Jared Goff has thrown for 3,265 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions on 72.4% passing while Jahmyr Gibbs has a team-high 1,016 rushing yards and 10 TDs and David Montgomery has 771 rushing yards with 12 TDs. Amon-Ra St. Brown has a team-high 81 receptions for 863 yards and 9 touchdowns while Jameson Williams has 710 receiving yards and 4 scores. Sam LaPorta has 445 receiving yards and another three Lions have 300+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jack Campbell leads the Lions with 98 total tackles while Kerby Joseph has a team-high 7 interceptions and Brian Branch has 4 interceptions. Aidan Hutchinson has a team-high 7.5 sacks but continues to miss time with a leg injury. As a unit, Detroit’s defense has combined for 31 sacks and 14 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Detroit Lions will win
- The Lions have won each of their last 11 games.
- The Bills have lost three of their last four road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Lions have covered the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Bills have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Bills vs. Lions Prediction
I’m on the Lions here. The Bills showed some serious offensive chops once again even in the losing effort against the Rams, putting up 30+ for the 7th straight game. The problem is that the Lions have an offense that can match what the Bills bring to the table. I think it’s going to be a high-scoring game, but I’ll roll with Detroit at home in this one, where they’ve been so good.
Chris’s Pick Buffalo -2.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
