Betting Experts Tracking the Detroit Lions Super Bowl Odds: April 2024

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  • πŸ“Š The Detroit Lions have +1100 odds to win Super Bowl 59, according to ESPN BET.
  • πŸ† Using implied probability, Detroit has a 7.7% chance to win the Super Bowl.
  • πŸ”₯ The Lions' Super Bowl odds are the fifth-shortest among all 32 NFL teams.

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The Lions Super Bowl odds are +1200, according to ESPN BET Michigan

πŸ† Odds to Win Super Bowl 59+1100
πŸ‘‘ Odds to Win NFC Conference+550

Detroit has the fourth-shortest Super Bowl 59 odds, giving them the worst chances of any team remaining. The 49ers are the favorite (+140), followed by the Ravens (+200) and the Chiefs (+325).

However, history doesn't exactly back Detroit and their chances to win the Super Bowl. The franchise has never made a Super Bowl appearance, let alone won it. However, this team claims to be different than the Same Old Lions, and so far, they've proven it. The Lions have already defied the odds, winning the NFC North and hosting a playoff game for the first time since 1993. Now, they'll have to shed their underdog skin and do again what they hadn't done in 30 years prior – and oddsmakers are projecting they will.

Lions Super Bowl Odds vs. NFC North

As one of only two NFC teams remaining, the Lions have the best odds to win Super Bowl 59 among all four NFC North teams, according to DraftKings.

Look at the shape of the division heading into 2024:

🏈TeamπŸ†Odds to Win NFC North
Detroit+160
Green Bay+185
Chicago+320
Minnesota+750

Despite a convincing divisional crown last season, the Lions have a slim lead in the odds over the rival Packers.

Lions Super Bowl Odds: Week-by-Week

The Lions Super Bowl 58 chances were at +2200 before Week 1 of the 2023 season and here they are, one of four teams with a chance at immortality at +750 odds. Here's a look back at how their odds changed week by week:

  • Entering Week 1: +2200 (4.3 % implied probability)
  • Entering Week 2: +1700 (5.6% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 3: +2000 (4.8% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 4: +2000 (4.8% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 5: +1800 (5.3% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 5: +1500 (6.3% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 7: +1300 (7.1% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 8: +1500 (6.3% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 8: +1100 (8.3% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 9: +1100 (8.3% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 10: +1100 (8.3% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 11: +1000 (9.1% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 12: +1000 (9.1% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 13: +1200 (7.7% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 14: +1400 (6.7% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 15: +1800 (6.7% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 16: +1800 (6.7% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 17: +1600 (6.7% implied probability)
  • Entering Week 18: +1800 (6.7% implied probability)
  • NFC Wild Card: +2000 (4.8% implied probability)
  • NFC Divisional: +900 (10% implied probability)
  • NFC Championship: +750 (11.8% implied probability)

Detroit plays at San Francisco on Sunday as 7-point underdogs, their first time not being favored all postseason.

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Latest Updates Impacting Lions Odds to Win SB LVIII

A team's Super Bowl odds generally continue to fluctuate throughout the year with notable signings in free agency, draft additions, and injury news. Let's take a look at some of the most notable events this offseason affecting the Lions Super Bowl LVIII odds.

  • πŸ“† March 14, 2024: Detroit added two new defensive starters to its 2024 roster, trading for Tampa Bay CB Carlton Davis II and signing former Cincinnati DT DJ Reader in free agency. 
  • πŸ“† January 23, 2024: The Lions signed veteran tight end Zach Ertz to the practice squad following an injury to backup tight end Brock Wright. Management is expected to elevate the former Cardinals and Eagles star to the main roster before Sunday's game.
  • πŸ“† January 21, 2024: In their first time hosting a second playoff game in a postseason, the Lions earn a berth to the NFC Championship Game with a 31-23 win over the Buccaneers. Heading to the Conference Championship for the first time in 33 years, the team will travel to San Francisco on Sunday, January 28.
  • πŸ“† January 15, 2024: Detroit hosts its first playoff game since 1993 and wins its first playoff game since 1991, defeating the Rams and former Lions QB Matthew Stafford, 24-23, to advance to the Divisional Round.
  • πŸ“† December 5, 2023: The Lions place 3rd-year breakout DT Alim McNeill on IR with a knee injury and sign free agent DT Tyson Alualu to the practice squad
  • πŸ“† October 31, 2023: Lions trade with the Cleveland Browns for speedster WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
  • πŸ“† October 29, 2023: Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season (MIN has 4-4 record)
  • πŸ“† October 24, 2023: WR Marvin Jones Jr. is stepping away from football due to personal issues.
  • πŸ“† October 15, 2023: starting RB David Montgomery suffered a rib injury in Week 6 and is expected to miss a little bit of time
  • πŸ“† October 9, 2023: Announced that CB Emmanuel Moseley tore right ACL in Week 5, which was his first game played in 2023, after tearing his left ACL in Week 5, 2022.
  • πŸ“† October 8, 2023: Starting LG Jonah Jackson was seen in a walking boot in the locker room after Week 5 game.
  • πŸ“† October 8, 2023: WR Jameson Williams makes 2023 season-debut after serving 4-week suspension (2 rec, 2 yds in Week 5)
  • πŸ“† October 2, 2023: WR Jameson Williams practices for the first time since mid-training camp. Williams 4 week suspension is officially over and he will be eligible to play in Week 5.
  • πŸ“† October 2, 2023: Dan Campbell expects CB Emmanuel Moseley to make his debut with the Lions in Week 

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often, as we'll continue to update you with Detroit Lions news, transactions, and any significant shifts in the team's odds to win the Super Bowl or make the playoffs.

Detroit Lions Schedule and Betting Lines

Below is a look at where point spreads and moneylines currently stand for the Detroit Lions on DraftKings Sportsbook:

Regular Season

Week 1 at Kansas City Chiefs (Kickoff) | Lions +6.5, ML +225 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 2 vs. Seattle Seahawks | Lions -5.5 (L), ML -238 (Lions LOST and Did Not Cover)
Week 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons | Lions -3, ML -166 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 4 at Green Bay Packers (Thursday Night Football) | (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 5 vs. Carolina Panthers | Lions -9.5, ML -425 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 6 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Lions -3, ML -162(Lions WON and Covered)
Week 7 at Baltimore Ravens | Lions +3, ML +140 (Lions LOST and Did Not Cover)
Week 8 vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Monday Night Football) | (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 9 BYE | N/A
Week 10 at Los Angeles Chargers | Lions -2.5 ML -135 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 11 vs. Chicago Bears | Lions -9.5, ML -455 (Lions WON but did NOT cover)
Week 12 vs. Green Bay Packers (Thanksgiving) | Lions -7.5, ML -360 (Lions LOST and Did Not Cover)
Week 13 at New Orleans Saints | Lions -4, ML -205 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 14 at Chicago Bears | Lions -3, ML -166
Week 15 vs. Denver Broncos | Lions -4.5, ML -110 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 16 at Minnesota Vikings | Lions +1, ML -105 (Lions WON and Covered)
Week 17 at Dallas Cowboys | Lions +3.5, ML +145 (Lions LOST But Covered)
Week 18 vs. Minnesota Vikings | Lions -4, ML -211 (Lions WON and Covered)

NFL Playoffs

Wild Card Round vs. Los Angeles Rams | Lions -3 (L), ML -164 (Lions WON but Did NOT Cover)

Divisional Round vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Lions -6.5 (W), ML (-282) (Lions WON and Covered)

Conference Championship vs. San Francisco 49ers | Lions +7 

➑️(Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook Michigan)

 

Key Contributors Toward Lions Super Bowl Odds

Lions head coach Dan Campbell is in his third season with the Lions, leading them to history as they sit one win away from the Super Bowl. With so many impressive coaching jobs this season, he currently has the fourth-shortest odds at +1500 to win 2023 NFL Coach of the Year at DraftKings Sportsbook Michigan.

Meanwhile, franchise quarterback Jared Goff is playing the best football of his career, with +1100 odds to win Super Bowl MVP, the fifth-shortest odds of any player. Against Tampa Bay, All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Rookie of the Year candidate Jahmyr Gibbs (+700 on Caesars Sportsbook) both scored touchdowns. Meanwhile, star rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (+4000) continued his historic rookie season with nine catches. 

Defensively, defensive end and hometown kid Aidan Hutchinson continues to wreak havoc, boasting 10 tackles and 3 sacks through two playoff games. While the team's secondary struggled all season, Detroit is thrilled to have star safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson back from injury. The former Eagle delivered an interception in the first quarter from the right hand of Baker Mayfield after the former Rams, Panthers, and Browns quarterback suggested to the media that the Super Bowl-winning safety didn't watch film. With the return of the veteran defender from a torn pectoral, safeties Ifeatu Melifonwu (12 tackles and 1.5 sacks this postseason) and Brian Branch (+7500 to win Defensive Rookie of the Year) are playing on fire.

And you can't mention key contributors for the Lions without mentioning linebacker Derrick Barnes, who sealed a win over Tampa with an interception in the 4th quarter.

Where Can I Bet on the Detroit Lions to Win the Super Bowl?

You can bet on the Detroit Lions to win the Super Bowl with all legal sportsbooks in Michigan , including DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars and FanDuel Sportsbook, though exact odds will vary depending on where you place your wager. Betting on the Lions to win the Super Bowl is a type of wager called a futures bet, which means you are placing a bet on an outcome that won't be decided for some time. It's one of the most popular NFL bets to make, with odds available year-round.

Before betting on the Lions to win Super Bowl LVIII, shop around for the best odds. 

 

Detroit Lions Super Bowl LVIII Outlook and Predictions

The Lions are a win away from Super Bowl 58, facing the 49ers on the road in the NFC Championship Game. Detroit has the right matchups to contend in this game. Not only is San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy struggling, but the Detroit defense is excelling. Where defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's defense is strongest is the run game, and Kyle Shanahan's best offensive weapon is Christian McCaffrey. However, the Detroit defense has completely shut down the ground game all season, giving up less than 100 rushing yards in both playoff games.

Due to Purdy's struggles and the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, I think the Lions will cover the 7 points sportsbooks are giving them. And I'll take it a step further by predicting the franchise's first Super Bowl berth. After that, Detroit will get the winner of the Ravens and Chiefs, two teams they had polar opposite outcomes against in the regular season. They beat Kansas City on the road in Week 1 and lost in Baltimore, 38-6, in Week 7 – their lowest-scoring output offensively and highest allowed defensively all season.

Prediction: Lions win, 27-20

Detroit Lions Super Bowl History

The Detroit Lions history in the Super Bowl is non-existent. The Lions remain just one of just four NFL teams that have never made a Super Bowl appearance. Entering Week 14 of the 2023 season, the Lions Super Bowl 58 odds are sitting at +1400 on DraftKings Sportsbook.

In the modern Super Bowl era (since 1966), the Lions have played just 13 total playoff games, having won just one of those matchups back in the 1991 season. The Lions are the only team in the NFL with less than four playoff wins in the Super Bowl era.

Have the Lions Ever Won the Super Bowl?

No, the Detroit Lions have never won the Super Bowl, nor have they ever made any Super Bowl appearances. The Lions have won just one playoff game in the Super Bowl era (since 1966).

How Many Super Bowls Have the Detroit Lions Won?

The Detroit Lions have never made a Super Bowl appearance, let alone won a Super Bowl. They are one of four NFL franchises to have never been to a Super Bowl, including the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.

The Detroit Lions are among 12 NFL teams to have never won the Super Bowl. Joining the Lions are the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals.

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Which Years Did the Detroit Lions Go to the Super Bowl?

The Detroit Lions have never been to a Super Bowl. However, they had made five NFL Championship appearances prior to the AFL-NFL merger, winning four of them.

How Many Times Have the Detroit Lions Been to the NFC Championship Game?

The Detroit Lions have made one total appearance in an NFC Championship game, though they've never won an NFC title. Their only appearance in the NFC Championship came back in the 1991-1992 season, when they posted a 12-4 record, having won the NFC Central title under head coach Wayne Fontes. They had some instability at the quarterback position, and RB Barry Sanders only rushed for 44 total yards in the title game.

The Lions have played 13 total playoff games in the Super Bowl era, with a 1-12 overall postseason record. Incredibly they've never won a Wild Card game, having gone 0-9 in their history.

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Lions Preseason Super Bowl Odds Every Year Since 2000

The Lions Super Bowl odds are currently +2200, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. These mark their best odds to win the Super Bowl since the 2012-2013 season when preseason odds were also installed at +2200. That year, they went 4-12, finishing 4th in the NFC North. Here's a look at the Lions preseason odds from past years.

πŸ“† 2022-2023Preseason Odds = +2200
πŸ“† 2022-2023Preseason Odds = +12500
πŸ“† 2021-2022Preseason Odds = +25000
πŸ“† 2020-2021Preseason Odds = +8000
πŸ“† 2019-2020Preseason Odds = +8000
πŸ“† 2018-2019Preseason Odds = +4000
πŸ“† 2017-2018Preseason Odds = +10000
πŸ“† 2016-2017Preseason Odds = +6000
πŸ“† 2015-2016Preseason Odds = +3000
πŸ“† 2014-2015Preseason Odds = +4000
πŸ“† 2013-2014Preseason Odds = +4000
πŸ“† 2012-2013Preseason Odds = +2200
πŸ“† 2011-2012Preseason Odds = +4000
πŸ“† 2010-2011Preseason Odds = +15000
πŸ“† 2009-2010Preseason Odds = +10000
πŸ“† 2008-2009Preseason Odds = +8500
πŸ“† 2007-2008Preseason Odds = +20000
πŸ“† 2006-2007Preseason Odds = +10000
πŸ“† 2005-2006Preseason Odds = +4000
πŸ“† 2004-2005Preseason Odds = +8000
πŸ“† 2003-2004Preseason Odds = +10000
πŸ“† 2002-2003Preseason Odds = +8000
πŸ“† 2001-2002Preseason Odds = +3000
πŸ“† 2000-2001Preseason Odds = +4000

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