NFL Thursday Night Football Preview: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers – Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

Thursday Night Football in the NFL will have an excellent matchup on December 5 at 8:15 PM ET, as the Green Bay Packers (9-3) head to Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, to take on the Detroit Lions (11-1). The Lions are slightly favored at home with a point spread at -3.0 (-120).

Green Bay Packers Betting Preview

The Packers have won their previous three games and are aiming to use that momentum to get back at the Lions for a loss earlier in the season. Their most recent success was a 30-17 outing over the Miami Dolphins.

With a 24-3 going into the half, the Packers were able to coast in the second half without having too many issues on the defensive end. Jordan Love completed 21 of his 28 passes for 274 for two touchdowns.

Even with the 13-point victory, the Packers had slightly more yards (388 to 375) and two less first downs (21 to 19) in the battle. They also had the ball for about 27 minutes, which shows how dynamic their offense can be.

The Packers currently rank eighth in the league for producing 26.5 points per game. On defense, they rank ninth in giving up just 20.0 points per matchup. This is a respectable spread and shows they have won a majority of their close games.

Detroit Lions Betting Preview

The Lions have extended their win streak to 10 in a row and aim to win once again over the Packers. In their latest triumph, they took care of the Chicago Bears 23-20.

They did not cover the 10-point spread in that matchup, but still had some quality performances in the win. Jared Goff put up 221 yards on 21 of 34 completions with two touchdowns. On the ground, David Montgomery led with 21 carries totaling 88 yards.

With possession of the ball for a little over 35 minutes, the Lions were able to accumulate 405 yards and 25 first downs. Their defense was able to hold the Bears to 301 yards and 17 first downs.

The Lions have consistently added 31.9 points and are allowing 16.9 points per game from opposing teams. This is the best spread in the league, as their points per game ranks first and opponents scoring on them second in the league, respectively.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set for the Thursday Night Football Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions matchup, with the Lions as three-point favorites. According to market analysis, the Lions have a 60.4 percent chance of winning.

The Lions defeated the Packers 24-14 at the beginning of November, which showed a strong second quarter with 17 points. They should be able to replicate that success and to cover the spread here.

Final Pick: Detroit Lions -3.0 (-120)