- The Detroit Lions are 2.5-point favorites at home against the Buffalo Bills this week.
- Though the Lions Super Bowl odds lead the NFL, Josh Allen’s MVP odds also make him the favorite.
- Big flips could be possible toward the Bills futures odds, or Jared Goff’s chances to win MVP.
DETROIT – The NFL Week 15 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills has massive betting implications for NFL futures. Both teams are among the top four favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, with the Lions leading the pack at +260, followed by the Chiefs (+500), Eagles (+550), and Bills (+650).
Kickoff is set for 4:25 PM ET, and the betting lines suggest a tightly contested game. The Lions are slight favorites (-2.5 on the spread) with a moneyline of -140, while the Bills are +120. With an over/under set at 53.5 points, legal NFL sportsbooks are signaling this could be an offensive shootout.
Lions Bills Betting Insights: Take Small Margins On Alternate Lines
This matchup is predicted to be the closest game of Week 15 having the shortest odds (+450) to have the smallest margin of victory on Sunday. Playing alternate lines like the Bills to win by -3.5 comes with enticing +205 odds. However, this isn’t the game to get overly aggressive with alternate spreads—based on the odds, legal sports betting sites expect a nail-biter.
Use The Over To Be Risky On Early Points
The team totals align with the expectation of a high-scoring affair.
Bet | Bills | Lions |
---|---|---|
Over | 26.5 (–125) | 27.5 (–115) |
Under | 26.5 (–105) | 27.5 (–115) |
Given that both totals exceed the projected over under for the game, consider wagering on anytime touchdown scorers in the first quarter. Bovada offers enticing odds for early action touchdown action.
- David Montgomery +380
- Jahmyr Gibbs +400
- James Cook +550
- Amon-Ra St. Brown +550
- Josh Allen +750
The first quarter could set the tone for a game where early touchdowns drive the total points over the posted line of 53.5, which is where early public money is.
MVP Odds Implications: Allen vs. Goff
Quarterback play will be pivotal in this game, and both Josh Allen and Jared Goff are in the MVP conversation. Allen, the current favorite at -500, leads the Bills with his dual-threat dominance, while Goff (+1700) has propelled the Lions to the NFC’s top spot with consistent play and controlled performances in clutch moments.
With the Lions and Bills both chasing the Lombardi Trophy, this Week 15 clash is one of the most critical matchups of the season for more than just Super Bowl LIX odds.
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After spending time scouting college basketball for Florida State University under Leonard Hamilton and the University of Alabama under Anthony Grant, Michael started writing focused on NBA content. A graduate of both schools, he now covers legal sports betting bills, sports betting revenue data, tennis betting odds, and sportsbook reviews. Michael likes to play basketball, hike, and kayak when not glued to the TV watching midlevel tennis matches.