NFL Week 15 overreactions
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions play on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Lions’ Ford Field in a game on the NFL Week 16 schedule.
Which team will win the NFL Week 16 game?
Check out these NFL Week 16 picks and NFL Week 16 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 2:25 p.m. MST on CBS (stream with FUBO).
The Lions are a 7-point favorite over the Steelers in NFL Week 16 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Detroit is -350 on the moneyline, while Pittsburgh is +280. The over/under (point total) is set at 49.5 points.
NFL Week 16 picks: Rams at Seahawks | Eagles at Commanders | Packers at Bears | Buccaneers at Panthers | Bills at Browns | Chargers at Cowboys | Jets at Saints | Vikings at Giants | Chiefs at Titans | Bengals at Dolphins | Falcons at Cardinals | Jaguars at Broncos | Steelers at Lions | Raiders at Texans | Patriots at Ravens | 49ers at Colts | The Republic’s score predictions
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Jeremy Cluff writes: “These teams may not be battling each other for a division title, but they are fighting to make the postseason. Jared Goff and the Lions are still tough to beat at Ford Field and will get the victory in this must-win game.”
Bookies.com: Bet the Lions to cover vs Steelers
Bill Speros writes: “Jim Nantz and Tony Romo visit Ford Field to call the CBS national doubleheader game. Pittsburgh played host to Miami Monday night. The Lions slipped to third place in the NFC North on Sunday after butting heads with the Rams. Detroit teeters on the brink of missing the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Steelers somehow remain in first place despite a season full of Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin-related drama. The Lions need to sharpen their offensive claws for the playoffs. Rodgers is 18-8 all-time against the Lions, but has lost his last 2 starts at Ford Field. The Lions have won 15 straight after a loss. But they’ve slipped drastically against the number, falling to 7-7 this season after covering at a 68% clip from 2021-24. This week, however, they get out in front early and don’t let up. Take the Lions to cover in our NFL Week 16 Best Bets.”
The site’s formula predicts that the Lions will win the NFL Week 16 game against the Steelers.
ESPN: Lions have a 68.6% chance to beat Steelers on Sunday
The site gives the Steelers a 31.2% shot at winning the NFL Week 16 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Dimers: Lions 28, Steelers 21
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Steelers a win probability of 28%, while the Lions have a win probability of 72%.”
Sportsnaut: Detroit Lions 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 28
Matt Johnson writes: “The Detroit Lions are in must-win territory, with a single loss knocking them out of playoff contention. While the stakes aren’t quite as high for the Pittsburgh Steelers, they do have the Ravens nipping at their heels. In this matchup, both teams shouldn’t have any trouble putting up points. In a high-scoring battle, the more talent-rich roster with the better coaching staff pulls out the win.”
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