Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 9/24/23 - NFL Betting Picks and Odds
Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions
NFL: 1:00 PM EST
Sep. 24, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : DET -3 ; O/U 46
The Atlanta Falcons take an undefeated 2-0 record on the road this week to Detroit for a matchup with the Detroit Lions. Atlanta comes into week 3 averaging 24.5 points on 346.5 yards per game. Defensively Atlanta has played well allowing just 18 points and 267.5 yards through the first two weeks of the year. Desmond Ridder Is the offensive leader for Atlanta this season with 352 yards and two scores on 34 completions. Rookie running back Bijan Robinson has exploded for 180 yards on 29 carries this season.
Defensively Atlanta did just enough in their week two matchup holding Green Bay to 24 points including none in the fourth quarter on 224 total yards of offense. The Atlanta offense picked up the slack pouring in 25 points after a 13 point fourth quarter on 446 total yards. Quarterback Desmond Ridder carried the load with 237 yards and one score on 19 completions. Bijan Robinson had the best game of his young career with 124 yards on 19 carries.
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The Detroit Lions are an even 1-1 on the year following an abysmal 6 point loss against Seattle a week ago. The Detroit offense did move the ball well compiling 418 total yards to score 31 points but failed to score in overtime and turned the ball over three times total resulting in the loss. Defensively Detroit struggled giving up 37 points including 30 in the second half and overtime leading to the loss.
Jared Goff was fantastic for Detroit completing 28 passes for 323 yards and three scores. David Montgomery was the top ball carrier in the game with 67 yards and one score on 16 carries, while Amon-Ra St. Brown boasted a team leading 102 yards on six receptions. Josh Reynolds chipped in 66 yards and two scores on five grabs.
Recent Betting Trends:
* Atlanta are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games.
* Atlanta are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
* Detroit are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Detroit Lions -3
The Lions took a terrible loss last week and will get back on track this Sunday. Look for the Lions to control this game from the start against a mediocre Atlanta team. Detroit is better on both sides of the ball and will do the job to get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Lions win and cover 27-7.