The Washington Commanders (13-5) and Detroit Lions (15-2) meet in an NFC Divisional Round Game Saturday night. Kickoff from Ford Field is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Commanders vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
Washington is coming off a 23-20 Wild Card win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, covering as a 3-point underdog. QB Jayden Daniels rushed for a crucial first down late in the fourth quarter, setting up PK Zane Gonzalez for a game-winning 37-yard field goal.
Daniels was 24-of-35 passing for 268 yards with 2 TDs and rushed for a team-high 36 yards for Washington, which has won 6 in a row. The Commanders rushed for a total of just 82 yards.
Detroit earned a bye in the Wild Card round as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. The Lions are on a 3-game winning streak and clinched the top seed — and the NFC North — with a 31-9 victory over the visiting Minnesota Vikings Jan. 5 in Week 18, covering as a 2.5-point favorite.
QB Jared Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards with a TD and 2 INTs. The hero for the Lions was RB Jahmyr Gibbs, who carried the ball 23 times for 139 yards and 3 TDs, while adding a receiving score.
Commanders at Lions odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Commanders +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Lions -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Commanders +9 (-110) | Lions -9 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Commanders at Lions key injuries
Commanders
- None
Lions
- DE John Cominsky (knee) out
- CB Carlton Davis III (jaw) out
- DE Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula) out
- DT Alim McNeill (knee) out
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) out
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Commanders at Lions picks and predictions
Prediction
Lions 31, Commanders 23
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Lions (-550), who have lost just 2 games all season, to win Saturday.
Against the spread
BET COMMANDERS +9 (-110).
While Detroit is the clear favorite to win Saturday, this spread leaves too much room for a sneaky Washington team to cover. The Commanders are 6-3 straight up on the road this season and 11-6-1 ATS overall. They have covered 3 of their last 4 games, including 2 straight as underdogs. Expect Daniels and company to scheme up just enough plays to cover.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 55.5 (-110).
Washington has scored 23 or fewer points in 3 of its last 5 straight games, going 3-2 O/U, and is on a 2-0 run to the Under.
Detroit has scored 31 or more points in 5 straight games and held opponents to 20 or fewer in 5 of its last 8, including 17 or fewer in 2 of its last 3. The Lions defense will be the difference maker in this game.
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