The Tennessee Titans (1-5) and Detroit Lions (5-1) will kick off the Sunday afternoon slate of NFL Week 8. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET from Ford Field in Detroit. The game will be broadcast on FOX and can be streamed on platforms like YouTube TV.
The Lions are 11.5-point favorites over the Titans (Lions -11.5) with the game total set at 44.5. Detroit is -650 on the moneyline to win outright, while Tennessee is +475 to pull off the upset.
Tennessee lost 34-10 to the Bills last week. Mason Rudolph started under center and averaged 5 yards per attempt on 40 passes. Detroit won 31-29 over the Vikings, handing Minnesota its first loss and moving the Lions into first place in the NFC North. Jared Goff's stellar season continued by going 22-of-25 for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jahmyr Gibbs rans for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Let's get into my Titans vs. Lions prediction and my NFL picks and predictions for Week 8.
Titans vs. Lions Prediction
My Lions vs. Titans best bet is on Tennessee. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
My pick: Titans +11.5
Titans vs. Lions Odds
| Titans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -110 | 44.5 -110 / -110 | +475 |
| Lions Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -110 | 44.5 -110 / -110 | -650 |
- Titans vs. Lions spread: Lions -11.5
- Titans vs. Lions over/under: 44.5 points
- Titans vs. Lions moneyline: Lions -650, Titans +475
- Titans vs. Lions pick: Titans +11.5
My Lions vs. Titans best bet is on Tennessee. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Spread
You're might not like this, but the bet here is on Tennessee. You can break down the matchup all you want and see the edges that Detroit has, but we have multiple Action PRO trends that indicate this is the spot to bet the Titans.
Not only is Tennessee coming off a blowout loss, but the Lions are due for regression in how they are covering games.
Pinch your nose because you're not going to like the taste, but our systems recommend the Titans.
Moneyline
I am not recommending a bet on the Titans to win this game, so I have no picks on any moneylines.
Over/Under
Sean Koerner projects this spread as 46 points as of Friday afternoon, while Chris Raybon has it at 45. Our experts are right in line with where books have it, so we're passing on an over/under pick.
Titans vs. Lions Betting Trends To Know
- 90% of bets and 96% of the money are on the Lions to cover the spread.
- 85% of bets and 88% of the money are on the over.
- 98% of bets and 96% of the money on the moneyline are on the Lions.
Titans vs. Lions Start Time, Channel, Streaming
| Location: | Ford Field |
| Date: | Sunday, Oct. 27 |
| Kickoff Time: | 1 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | FOX / YouTube TV |
Lions vs. Titans is scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET start time, live from Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on Sunday, Oct. 27. The game is broadcasted live by FOX and is streaming on YouTube TV.
Titans vs. Lions NFL Week 8 Preview
Proprietary systems love the spot for the Titans in Week 8. Two separate Action PRO models side with Tennessee.
First is the "Dogs After Blowout" theory. This system banks of sizable underdogs after they lose by 20+, as we found teams cover about 57-58% the next week. Tennessee matches after getting bullied by the Bills.
Secondly, the Lions are fade material.
Our Fade Covering Teams model shows that in Week 5 and later, teams covering by 5+ points per game against teams with a 0-60% win percentage only cover 44% of games. The Lions are covering the spread by a touchdown per game, and the Titans’ win rate fits the model.
Finally, Action Network researcher Evan Abrams found teams averaging 30+ points per game are just 58-64-2 ATS as a double-digit favorites over the last 20 years in the regular season after the month of September, including just 14-16-1 ATS since 2020.
Detroit is a prime candidate to underperform against the spread, much less in a sandwich spot.
Pick: Titans +11.5
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