This game will most likely be all about the passing attack for both teams. That’s pretty much business as usual for the Lions, but considering the strong (and massive) defensive line that Detroit possesses, it may be difficult for Baltimore to run the ball. Expect plenty of deep touchdowns in this one as both team will look to put points on the board early on and prevent late-game insanity like last week. Lions a high-powered offense has been held scoreless in the fourth quarter of each of past three losses .Betting Detroit against the spread hasn’t been profitable over the course of the last seven weeks the Lions are just 2-5 ATS in that span. Both teams sport identical straight up records (7-6) and against the spread record (6-7), which if you notice the overall ATS record of Detroit they were hot to start the season at 4-0 ATS. Detroit has won one game in the past month, largely because of 15 turnovers. WR Calvin Johnson was a no-show in the snow last Sunday and RB Reggie Bush a late scratch, but they’ll be called on often here. CB DeAndre Levy tops the league with six interceptions. The fact that oddsmakers in Vegas listed the Lions as a 6-point home favorite & 5Dimes at 6 1/2. Detroit coming off a 14-point loss and have lost 3 of 4 is definitely worth taking into consideration, especially with the Ravens entering on a 3-game winnings streak. It certainly feels like they are begging the public to take Baltimore +6 1/2, which has me looking the other way.
My Prediction Lions-6 1/2, Lions 31-21. Home field is the difference. With this game being played in Detroit, the Lions are getting the edge on the point spread, set at -6 1/2 points.The Lions will absolutely need to score touchdowns, and not field goals, whenever possible. At the goal line, a nice mixture of Bell and the usual jump balls to Calvin Johnson should rack up points will be an awesome game all around Monday Night. If Bush and Bell can produce, it should be a win for the Lions.
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