The Atlanta Falcons (2-0) look to keep their perfect record in tact when they hit the road to take on the Detroit Lions (1-1) in a Week 3 NFC matchup on Sunday. The Falcons are looking to build off an impressive 25-24 come from behind win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. The Lions are looking to bounce back from an upset loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, after knocking off the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Kickoff Game. The Lions lead the all-time series 25-14.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field. Detroit is favored by 3 points in the latest Falcons vs. Lions odds, and the over/under for total points scored is 46. Before making any Lions vs. Falcons picks, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from the computer simulation model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Falcons vs. Lions and just locked in its picks and NFL Week 3 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Lions vs. Falcons:
Falcons vs. Lions spread: Lions -3Falcons vs. Lions over/under: 46 pointsFalcons vs. Lions money line: Lions -169, Falcons +145Falcons vs. Lions picks: See picks at SportsLineFalcons vs. Lions live stream: fubo (try for free)
Why the Falcons can cover
The Falcons have gotten off to a fast start behind a balanced offense and stout defense. Offensively, Atlanta is averaging 176 passing yards and 170.5 rushing yards per game. Rookie running back Bijan Robinson was outstanding in Atlanta’s win over the Packers, rushing for 124 yards and catching four passes for 48 yards. For the season, Robinson has 180 rushing yards, 10 catches, 75 receiving yards and one touchdown reception.
Defensively, the Falcons are allowing 148.5 passing yards and 119 rushing yards per game. Linebacker Kaden Elliss leads the way with 15 tackles and a sack, while safety Jessie Bates III has intercepted two passes. Atlanta will be facing a Detroit offense that could be without several key starters. See which team to pick here.
Why the Lions can cover
Despite what they showed in their Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Lions remain one of the most talented teams in the NFL. Quarterback Jared Goff has resurrected his career in Detroit and played at a high level thus far in 2023. Through two games, Goff has completed 50 of 70 pass attempts for 576 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He enters Week 3 with a quarterback rating of 109.
Defensively, the Lions have been at their best when defending the run in 2023. Through two games, Detroit has allowed only 172 yards on the ground, which could bode well for them against an Atlanta offense that is heavily reliant on its rushing attack. See which team to pick here.
How to make Lions vs. Falcons picks
The model has simulated Falcons vs. Lions 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning Over on the point total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model’s Lions vs. Falcons pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Lions vs. Falcons on Sunday, and which side of the spread is hitting well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine right now to see which side of the Falcons vs. Lions spread you should be all over Sunday, all from the model on a 164-117 roll on its top-rated NFL picksand find out.
2023-09-23 13:53:14
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