Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos: Odds, Predictions + How to Watch
I love our Detroit Lions, but these oddsmakers really have us trouncing over the Denver Broncos, and I just don’t see it. Don’t get me wrong. I do believe we can and will win. We’re a much stronger team than the past few weeks have indicated, much like the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins are stronger than their past few games imply. But, I don’t see this being a blowout. There’s a lot of pressure on the team right now, and they’re in a slump, so they need all the positive energy they can get. So, with the Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos, who’s favored to win? Also, how do you watch the game?
The Detroit Lions are favorites to win over the Denver Broncos, according to the BetMGM NFL odds (via USAToday.com). The spread is Lions (-5.5). Moreover, the moneyline is Lions (-225); Broncos (+185). The over/under is 47.5.
Anne Erickson’s Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos prediction: Lions 24, Broncos 21
Russell Wilson and the Broncos are peaking at the right time in the season. They’ve won six of their past seven games. The Lions have showed some holes in their usually strong offense, which we can’t afford, because our defense can’t carry games. This is going to be a tough game, but I think it’ll come down to who wants it more, and I think that’s the Lions. But, Detroit has to get their offense back on track to make this happen.
How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos
If you’re in Detroit, the game will air live at 8 p.m. on FOX 2, with kickoff scheduled for around 8:15. Sadly, the game isn’t airing on a broadcast platform, so only the Lions’ home market can bid on the rights to air it. The only other way to watch the game is on the NFL Network. It won’t even be on the FOX Sports App, because FOX doesn’t have rights to this game. This is true for all of the Saturday NFL games this weekend. If you’re out of town this weekend, you’re best to call your local sports bar and ask if they have the NFL Network.