Commanders vs. Lions Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Lions are looking to avenge last year's playoff shortcoming with a Super Bowl run this year, and it starts tonight against the Washington Commanders. Which of these two starving franchises will advance to the NFC Championship? Matt McCuen has his eyes on Jared Goff and the Lions to roll tonight at Ford Field, and explains why in his Commanders vs. Lions prediction.
Matt McCuen - January 18, 2025, 5:00 PM EST
4 minCommanders vs. Lions Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Ford Field will be the site for this long-awaited clash for both franchises.
Washington enters the game off an upset win on Sunday Night Football over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers las week. The game was back-and-forth throughout, and came down to a game-winning field goal opportunity for the Commanders. Zane Gonzalez delivered the biggest kick of his career, as the ball doinked off the goal post and went through the uprights.
Washington won their first playoff game since 2006. The Commanders had lost four consecutive playoff games. Head coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders have exceeded expectations this season. Washington has not won a Super Bowl since 1991, and it would be a serious long shot for them to get there.
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Commanders vs. Lions Odds
Commanders vs. Lions Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: January 18, 2024
- Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
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Commanders vs. Lions Prediction
Rookie signal-caller Jayden Daniels leads the offense with 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine picks. Brian Robinson Jr. leads the ground game with 799 yards and eight touchdowns. Terry McLaurin has racked up 1,096 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. Washington ranked 18th in points allowed per game (22.8).
Detroit begins the playoffs with a 15-2 record. That record was the best in the NFC. Entering the playoffs, the Lions are the betting favorites to win the NFC.
Head coach Dan Campbell has done an outstanding job since taking over this team. Campbell and the Lions reached the NFC Championship game last season, where the San Fransisco 49ers defeated them. Before last season, the Lions had not won a playoff game since 1991. Detroit has never appeared in a Super Bowl.
Jared Goff has thrown for 4,629 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and twelve interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs has scampered for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown has racked up 1,263 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. The Lions defense ranks 7th in points allowed per game (20.1).
Commanders vs. Lions Pick
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The Lions will roll to a comfortable win tonight.
Detroit has too much offensive firepower for the Commanders to keep pace with, as the Lions rank first in points scored per game (33.2).
Washington has struggled against elite offenses this year, and will struggle to stop Goff and company this weekend.
Let's stay hot on the gridiron!
