Detroit Lions (5-1) vs Tennessee Titans (1-5)
Game Info: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Ford Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Lions -11 / Tennessee Titans +11 — Over/Under: 45.5
In this article, we will formulate a Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 27th at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Tennessee Titans Betting Preview
The Tennessee Titans are 1-5 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 34-10 last week. Tennessee led 1-0 in the second quarter, but they allowed the last 34 points in the blowout loss. The Titans were outgained by a total of 389-289, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 6-16 on third down in the game. Mason Rudolph threw for 215 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Tony Pollard rushed for 61 yards in the game.
Tennessee has also lost to Chicago, Green Bay, Indianapolis, and the Jets, but they do have one win against the Dolphins this year. The Tennessee offense has scored 17.7 points per game with 145.8 passing yards and 113.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24 points per game this season. The Titans have gone 31.1% on third down and 4-8 on fourth down so far this season. Will Levis is dealing with an injury, so we may see Mason Rudolph under center once again, while Tony Pollard has led the rushing attack with 400 yards and three scores.
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
The Detroit Lions are 5-1 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 31-29 in their last game. Detroit trailed 10-0 in the first quarter and 29-28 in the fourth, but they kicked a game-winning field goal with 15 seconds left for the win. The Lions outgained Minnesota by a total of 391-383, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 4-10 on third down in the game. Jared Goff threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns, while Jahmry Gibbs rushed for 116 yards and two scores.
Detroit has also defeated Dallas, Seattle, Arizona, and Los Angeles, but they do have one loss against Tampa Bay. The Detroit offense has scored 30.3 points per game with 256.3 passing yards and 155.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20 points per game this season. The Lions have gone 44.1% on third down and 5-10 on fourth down through six games. Jared Goff has completed 73.6% of his passes for 1,610 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Amon-Ra St. Brown has caught 39 passes for 401 yards and four scores.
Why the Lions will cover
- The Titans have lost each of their last 10 Sunday games as road underdogs.
- The Lions have won each of their last six games at Ford Field before a Division game.
- The Titans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Sunday games as road underdogs.
- The Lions have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Titans have lost the first half in three of their last four Week 8 games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lions’ last four home games following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Titans’ last 10 games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Lions Player Prop Facts
- Tim Patrick has recorded 24+ receiving yards in 10 of his last 11 October appearances.
- David Montgomery has recorded 70+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Lions’ last seven games.
- David Montgomery has scored the first touchdown in three of his last four October appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Jared Goff has recorded 257+ passing yards in each of the Lions’ last six games as favorites following a win.
- David Montgomery has recorded 62+ rushing yards in each of his last five appearances against AFC opponents.
- David Montgomery has scored a touchdown in each of his last six Sunday regular season home appearances.
- Jared Goff has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of the Lions’ last four games.
- Jared Goff has recorded 25+ completions in five of the Lions’ last six October home games.
- Carlton Davis is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Tennessee Titans Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Boyd has scored a touchdown in five of his last six Week 8 appearances.
- Will Levis has recorded 12+ rushing yards in five of his last six Sunday appearances.
- DeAndre Hopkins has recorded 44+ receiving yards in each of his nine previous Week 8 appearances.
- Tyler Boyd has recorded 38+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his seven previous Week 8 appearances.
- Will Levis has recorded 185+ passing yards in three of his four previous appearances following a road loss.
- Will Levis has recorded 19 completions in each of his three previous appearances with the Titans as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 8, Tyjae Spears ranks 1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 8, the Lions rank 1st in the NFL in Q2 opponent points per game (3.3) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Lions rank 1st in the NFL in H1 points per game (17.5) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Titans rank 32nd in the NFL in Q4 points per game (2.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Titans rank 31st in the NFL in yards per game (259.2) this season.
Tennessee Titans vs Detroit Lions Prediction
Detroit comes into this game on a four-game winning streak and they have scored at least 31 points in three straight games, but they will be without Jameson Williams, who is most likely going to be suspended. The Lions will definitely miss Williams against the Packers next week, but they should be fine against the lowly Titans. Tennessee’s offense has been brutal this year and I don’t care who is under center, they are going to continue to struggle here. Detroit is rolling and they should take care of business at home. Take the Lions to win big.