Tennessee bettors have a great betting matchup for Thursday Night Football in the NFL, as the Detroit Lions (2-1) and Green Bay Packers (2-1) square off in Wisconsin. Will the Lions take an early lead in the NFC North with a win?

When: September 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM ET

Where: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Watch: Prime Video

Detroit Lions Preview

The Lions are coming off of a game where they never trailed, which was a 20-6 win against the Atlanta Falcons. This put them back on track after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime last week, 37-31.

They maintain an average of 384.7 total yards per game, with 273 of those stemming from their passing game. On the defensive front, they concede 323.7 yards to their opponents, of which 251.7 are attributed to passing plays. These statistics exhibit a slight edge over the Packers, but avoiding costly errors will be crucial.

Jared Goff, their quarterback, has showcased an impressive performance early in the season, amassing 819 yards, five touchdowns, and merely two interceptions. His quarterback rating stands at 70.8, ranking fourth in the league. He did throw an interception in their last performance, but they had no issues in winning the game.

Their scoring balance is delicate, with an average of 24 points per game while allowing 21. There is little margin for error, and both teams are closely matched on paper, making it a contest where the team committing the most mistakes is likely to end up on the losing side.

Green Bay Packers Preview

The Packers had two straight games that were decided by one point, with their recent one showing them coming out ahead. This was an 18-17 victory against the New Orleans Saints, where they scored all of their 18 points in the fourth quarter.

Consistently, they manage to churn out an average of 308.7 yards each game, and an impressive 218.3 yards of those stem from their passing prowess. On the flip side, their defense allows an average of 355.7 total yards, with a substantial 219 yards attributed to their opponents’ passing plays. This poses a significant challenge for their victory prospects, particularly when they are surrendering more yardage to the opposing team.

Quarterback Jordan Love has been leaving a positive mark this season. He has accumulated 655 yards, thrown seven touchdowns, and remarkably only suffered a single interception. His QBR stands at 69.2, which ranks him as the sixth-best in the league.

The team’s offensive performance translates to 26.6 points per game, while their defense allows a modest 20.6 points. This affords them a slightly more comfortable margin compared to the Lions. However, they have recently experienced two consecutive games decided by a single point.

Betting Odds

ZenSports’ extensive NFL betting options in Tennessee present a unique landscape, where the odds are marginally favoring the Detroit Lions. As per market analysis, their likelihood of clinching a victory in the upcoming game stands at 53.7 percent.

Green Bay Packers: +110

Spread: +1.5 (-110)

Detroit Lions: -130

Spread: -1.5 (-110)

Totals: Over 46 (-110), Under 46 (-110)

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