How to Bet the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions 2026 Betting Odds
Odds via BUSR.ag, updated daily. All Lions markets live at BUSR. NFC North standalone division-winner odds pending confirmation from BUSR.ag and will be added once available.
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Detroit Lions 2026 Schedule
| Week | Match | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ||
| Wk 1 | vs. New Orleans Saints Ford Field, Detroit MI • FOX | Sun Sept 13, 1:00 PM |
| Wk 2 | ★ at Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park NY • Prime Video (TNF) | Thu Sept 17, 8:15 PM |
| Wk 3 | vs. New York Jets Ford Field, Detroit MI • FOX | Sun Sept 27, 1:00 PM |
| October 2026 | ||
| Wk 4 | ★ at Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC • NBC (SNF) | Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM |
| Wk 5 | at Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium, Glendale AZ • FOX | Sun Oct 11, 4:25 PM |
| Wk 6 | BYE WEEK | |
| Wk 7 | vs. Green Bay Packers Ford Field, Detroit MI • FOX | Sun Oct 25, 4:25 PM |
| November 2026 | ||
| Wk 8 | vs. Minnesota Vikings Ford Field, Detroit MI • FOX | Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM |
| Wk 9 | at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL • FOX | Sun Nov 8, 1:00 PM |
| Wk 10 | ★ vs. New England Patriots 🌐 Munich, Germany Allianz Arena • FOX | Sun Nov 15, 9:30 AM |
| Wk 11 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ford Field, Detroit MI • CBS | Sun Nov 22, 1:00 PM |
| Wk 12 | ★ vs. Chicago Bears (Thanksgiving) Ford Field, Detroit MI • CBS | Thu Nov 26, 1:00 PM |
| December 2026 | ||
| Wk 13 | at Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GA • CBS | Sun Dec 6, 1:00 PM |
| Wk 14 | vs. Tennessee Titans Ford Field, Detroit MI • CBS | Sun Dec 13, 1:00 PM |
| Wk 15 | ★ at Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis MN • NBC (SNF) | Sun Dec 20, 8:20 PM |
| Wk 16 | vs. New York Giants Ford Field, Detroit MI • TBD | TBD Dec 2026 |
| January 2027 | ||
| Wk 17 | at Chicago Bears Soldier Field, Chicago IL • FOX | Sun Jan 3, 4:25 PM |
| Wk 18 | at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field, Green Bay WI • TBD | TBD Jan 2027 |
★ = Key matchup. All times Eastern. Weeks 16-18 subject to flexible NFL schedule adjustments. Detroit closes the season with all three divisional road games in the final four weeks.
NFC North Snapshot 2026
| Team | Win NFC |
|---|---|
| Lions | +880 |
| Packers | +1000 |
| Bears | +1300 |
| Vikings | +2200 |
Standalone “Win NFC North” division-winner odds are pending confirmation from BUSR.ag and will be added once available. Table above reflects confirmed NFC Conference odds.
Detroit Lions Key Players 2026
Jared Goff
QuarterbackThrew for 4,564 yards and 34 touchdowns at a 68 percent completion rate in 2025, ranking top five in the NFL in most major categories despite the coordinator turmoil around him. MVP odds sit at +3500 at BUSR.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Running BackRushed for over 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 616 receiving yards in 2025. His 49 total touchdowns through three seasons are the most in NFL history for that span, and a 2,000 scrimmage-yard season is within reach if he stays healthy.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Wide ReceiverA First-Team All-Pro and the steady centerpiece of Detroit’s passing game, St. Brown remains one of the most reliable possession receivers in the league regardless of who is calling plays.
Jameson Williams
Wide ReceiverComing off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, Williams has settled into his role as Detroit’s vertical threat and is considered a genuine breakout candidate in 2026.
Sam LaPorta
Tight EndMissed the final eight games of 2025 with a back injury but has already returned to the field this offseason. New coordinator Drew Petzing’s scheme has historically been tight end friendly, setting up a big year if LaPorta stays healthy.
Kerby Joseph
SafetyA First-Team All-Pro talent whose lingering knee problems remain a real concern entering 2026, especially with fellow safety Brian Branch not expected back from a torn Achilles until midseason.
Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview
The 2026 Lions are a talent-rich roster searching for coordinator stability after a rough transition year. A 15-2 juggernaut in 2024 fell to 9-8 and last place in the NFC North in 2025 once Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn left for head coaching jobs, and Detroit now turns to its second offensive coordinator in as many years in Drew Petzing.
A 9-8 finish and last place in the NFC North followed the departures of both coordinators to head coaching jobs. One-and-done OC John Morton struggled before Dan Campbell took over play-calling in Week 10, though the offense still finished top five in scoring.
Drew Petzing arrives after three seasons as the Cardinals’ offensive coordinator under Jonathan Gannon. Known for a tight end-friendly scheme, Petzing has already built a strong rapport with Goff through the offseason program.
RB Isiah Pacheco (FA) was the Lions’ splashiest free agent signing, replacing David Montgomery, who was traded to Houston. Detroit released veteran offensive linemen Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow and retooled the line around Petzing’s new scheme.
Kelvin Sheppard enters his second season as defensive coordinator after some growing pains in year one. Injuries remain a concern, particularly the Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch safety tandem, widely regarded as one of the league’s best when healthy.
Goff, Gibbs, St. Brown, Williams and a healthy LaPorta give Detroit as much offensive talent as any roster in the league. The question is how quickly Petzing’s system clicks after last year’s coordinator turmoil.
Detroit closes the season with all three divisional road games in the final four weeks, including trips to Minnesota and Green Bay in potentially harsh late-season weather, a scheduling quirk that could make or break the playoff push.
Detroit has the talent to return to Super Bowl contention if Drew Petzing’s offense clicks and the secondary stays healthy. The win total at 10.5 with both sides priced at -111 reflects a market genuinely unsure which version of the Lions shows up. Best bet: track early-season offensive rhythm under Petzing closely before betting the win total.
How to Bet the Detroit Lions in 2026
Every Lions bet at BUSR falls into one of these core markets. Here is how each one works with real 2026 Lions examples.
The Lions are assigned a number reflecting how much better or worse they are than the opponent. If Detroit is -3, they must win by 4 or more. If +3, they can lose by up to 3 and still cover.
Pick the Lions to win outright with no spread. Negative means Detroit is favored. Positive means they are the underdog and a $100 bet wins more than $100.
Bet on the combined score of both teams. No individual team performance matters, only the final combined score against the posted number.
Bet on Lions season-long outcomes. Super Bowl winner, NFC winner, win total, individual awards. Odds are longest now and shorten as Detroit wins games.
Combine two or more Lions bets into one ticket for a bigger payout. All legs must win. A Lions spread plus a Jahmyr Gibbs rushing yards Over is a classic same-game parlay.
Bet on an individual Lions player’s performance in a single game. Most popular: Goff passing yards, Gibbs rushing yards, St. Brown receiving yards, LaPorta receiving yards.
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Detroit Lions Betting Markets at BUSR
Every Lions market available at BUSR.ag, from weekly game lines through Super Bowl LXI futures.
| Market | What You Are Betting On | Lions Example |
|---|---|---|
| Game Spread | Lions to cover the point spread each week. Posted Tuesday, updated through kickoff. | Lions spread vs Saints, Week 1. |
| Moneyline | Lions to win the game outright. No spread involved. | Lions moneyline at BUSR, updated weekly. |
| Game Total | Combined points scored by both teams. Over or Under the posted number. | Lions vs Saints total, Week 1. |
| Super Bowl Futures | Lions to win Super Bowl LXI. Longest odds now, shortest after they win games. | Lions +1800 at BUSR. Win $1,800 on a $100 bet. |
| Win Total | Lions to finish Over or Under 10.5 wins in the 2026 regular season. | Over 10.5 wins at -111. Under 10.5 wins at -111. |
| NFL MVP | Jared Goff to win his first career MVP award. | Jared Goff +3500 for NFL MVP at BUSR. |
| Player Props | Individual performance bets on Lions players each week. | Goff Over passing yards. Gibbs Over rushing yards. |
| Same-Game Parlay | Combine multiple Lions bets from the same game into one ticket. | Lions ML + St. Brown Over receiving yards + Gibbs Over rushing yards. |
| Live Betting | Bet on the Lions during the game as the action unfolds. Lines update in real time. | Lions trailing at halftime. Live moneyline value if Goff finds rhythm. |
Detroit Lions Player Props 2026
The most popular Detroit Lions player prop markets at BUSR.ag for the 2026 season, with sharp angles on each.
| Player | Prop Market | Sharp Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | Passing Yards O/U | Top-five NFL production in 2025 despite offensive turmoil. A settled coordinator situation under Petzing could push his volume even higher in 2026. |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | Rushing + Receiving Yards O/U | A true dual-threat weapon with the most touchdowns of any player through their first three seasons in NFL history. His combo props offer strong weekly floor and ceiling. |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Receptions O/U | A First-Team All-Pro with elite target share regardless of scheme. One of the safer weekly reception props in the league. |
| Jameson Williams | Receiving Yards O/U | Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and a genuine breakout candidate. Target Over in games where Detroit needs to stretch the field vertically. |
| Sam LaPorta | Receiving Yards O/U | Returning healthy from a back injury into a historically tight end-friendly scheme under Petzing. Early-season workload is worth monitoring closely. |
| Kerby Joseph | Interceptions O/U | A ball-hawking safety when healthy, though lingering knee concerns are worth tracking through the injury report before betting his weekly props. |
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