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Next game: the Lions play at the Cardinals on Sunday 11 October. The market makes the Lions about a 7 in 10 chance to win, a fair price of about $1.47. They have covered the spread in 2 of their last 10 regular-season games. See the game preview

Won-lost2-2
At home2-0
Points a game29.8
Last 4WLWL
Next Game: vs Arizona Cardinals (Away) Sun 11 Oct, 4:25 PM ET Arizona Game preview ›

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Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals
Detroit Lions
under 21.5 points
Under 21.5 Alternate Team Total Points
LONG-SHOT
Our numbers say this wins about 30 times in 100 · a $100 bet returns about $490 if it lands
You bet$10 If it wins$49.00 Odds+390
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Model updated Oct 10, 6:46PM UTC
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The Detroit Lions model is leaning the under in the Alternate Team Total Points market vs Arizona Cardinals.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Detroit Lions about 7 in 10 to win. Now: about 7 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Detroit Lionsabout 7 in 10$1.47 (-213)$1.43 (-233)
Cardinalsabout 3 in 10$3.14 (+214)$3.10 (+210)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.20 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 20 books we check.

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Detroit Lions same game parlay

On game day

The model builds its Detroit Lions same game parlay on game day, once every market for the game is priced. Their next game is against Arizona Cardinals on Oct 11, 4:25 PM ET. Check back that morning and the ticket will be here.

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Lions schedule and results, 2026

Results and upcoming games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotalGame
Sun 13 Sepvs New Orleans SaintsW 31-30Missed (favourite by 7)Over 49.5Game page
Thu 17 Sepat Buffalo BillsL 31-41Missed (underdog by 5.5)Over 54.5Game page
Sun 27 Sepvs New York JetsW 31-24PushOver 49.5Game page
Sun 4 Octat Carolina PanthersL 26-32Missed (favourite by 4.5)Over 52.5Game page
Sun 11 Octat Arizona CardinalsUpcoming · 4:25 PM ET––Preview
Sun 25 Octvs Green Bay PackersUpcoming · 4:25 PM ET––Preview
Sun 1 Novvs Minnesota VikingsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 8 Novat Miami DolphinsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 15 Novvs New England PatriotsUpcoming · 9:30 AM ET–––
Sun 22 Novvs Tampa Bay BuccaneersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Thu 26 Novvs Chicago BearsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 6 Decat Atlanta FalconsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 13 Decvs Tennessee TitansUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 20 Decat Minnesota VikingsUpcoming · 8:20 PM ET––Preview
Mon 28 Decvs New York GiantsUpcoming · 8:15 PM ET–––
Sun 3 Janat Chicago BearsUpcoming · 4:25 PM ET––Preview
Sun 10 Janat Green Bay PackersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview

Spread and total are the main closing lines just before the start. Team results only; these are not Bet Better’s picks.

How often the Lions cover the spread

Team history

In the 2025 regular season the Lions covered the spread in 8 of 17 games: 4 of 8 at home and 4 of 9 away. Their games went over the total 10 times in 17. So far in 2026: covered in 0 of 4 (1 push), and over in 4 of 4.

SeasonCovered at homeCovered awayCovered, allOver at homeOver awayOver, all
2026 (so far)0 of 2 (1 push)0 of 20 of 4 (1 push)2 of 22 of 24 of 4
20254 of 84 of 98 of 176 of 84 of 910 of 17
20245 of 9 (1 push)7 of 812 of 17 (1 push)5 of 94 of 8 (1 push)9 of 17 (1 push)
20235 of 87 of 912 of 176 of 85 of 911 of 17
20227 of 95 of 812 of 176 of 93 of 8 (1 push)9 of 17 (1 push)
20215 of 8 (1 push)5 of 910 of 17 (1 push)4 of 83 of 97 of 17
What do these numbers mean?

Bookmakers give the weaker team a head start called the spread. A team covers when it wins by more than the spread, or loses by less than its head start. A push is a tie with the line, so bets were refunded. The total is the bookmakers' line for points in the game; over means the game finished above it. We count the main closing line just before the start, complete seasons only, plus this season so far.

Team history, counted from final scores. Not Bet Better’s picks.

What the Lions defense gives up

  • Number 1 for most passing yards given up to quarterbacks this season: 327 a game.
  • Number 3 for most receiving yards given up to wide receivers this season: 207 a game.
  • Number 2 for most receiving yards given up to tight ends this season: 102 a game.

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Lions injuries

Updated 9 Oct
PlayerPositionStatusInjuryExpected back
Brian BranchSOutAchillesabout 11 Oct
Cade MaysCInjured reserveWristabout 25 Oct
Thomas HarperSInjured reserveAnkleabout 1 Nov
Rock Ya-SinCBDoubtfulHamstringabout 11 Oct
Ben BartchGQuestionableFootabout 11 Oct
DJ WonnumLBQuestionableBackabout 11 Oct
Tyleik WilliamsDTQuestionableFootabout 11 Oct

Weather & Venue Context

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Season-pending — reflects the most recent scheduled home fixture on file, not necessarily a live upcoming game.

Betting angles

Markets & form
Moneylinevs Arizona CardinalsNo line posted

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Point Spreadvs Arizona CardinalsNo line posted

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Total PointsGame totalNo line posted

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Questions about the Lions

When do the Lions play next?

The Lions play at the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday 11 October 2026.

How often do the Lions cover the spread?

In the 2025 regular season the Lions covered the spread in 8 of 17 games: 4 of 8 at home and 4 of 9 away. So far in 2026: covered in 0 of 4 (1 push).

How often do Lions games go over the total?

In the 2025 regular season, Lions games went over the total 10 times in 17. So far in 2026: over in 4 of 4.

Who is injured for the Lions?

7 players are on the injury list as of 9 October: Brian Branch (achilles), Cade Mays (wrist), Thomas Harper (ankle), Rock Ya-Sin (hamstring), Ben Bartch (foot), and 2 more.

Where can I see the Lions' next game preview?

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About This Team

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