Falcons at Lions Betting NFL Week 3 2023 Odds and Preview
Here are the Falcons at Lions Betting NFL Week 3 2023 preview and odds for this game that is set to take place at Ford Field.
Falcons at Lions Betting Odds NFL Week 3 2023
Here are the Falcons at Lions Betting Odds for 2023 NFL Week 3, brought to you by YouWager.lv:
- Atlanta Falcons +3.5
- Detroit Lions -3.5
- Total: 46 Over/Under
Falcons at Lions Betting Prediction
First on our Falcons at Lions Betting preview, we have the predictions for both teams.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are 2-0 for the season going into this game. The Falcons’ last game was against the Packers, and they won by a score of 25-24. Desmond Ridder was 19 for 32, and he threw for 237 yards and 1 score. He finished the game with 1 pick and a QB rating of 79.8. The Falcons’ best runner was Bijan Robinson, who took 19 carries for 124 yards (6.5 yards per carry). Drake London caught 6 passes for 67 yards, which is an average of 11.2 yards per catch. The Atlanta Falcons ran the ball 45 times, which gave them a total of 211 yards and an average of 4.7 yards per run. They ran 78 plays that added up to 446 yards. Atlanta let the other team complete 14 of 25 passes for 140 yards, or 56.0% of the time. The Falcons gave up 84 yards on 21 rushing tries, which is about 4 yards per run.
The Atlanta Falcons score an average of 24.5 points per game. As a team, they are averaging 170.5 yards on the ground, which puts them in fourth place in the NFL. The Falcons have gained a total of 667 yards so far this season. As a team, Atlanta has 16 first downs, and they have been penalized 12 times for 153 yards. The ball has been turned over once. Atlanta has scored two touchdowns by throwing the ball and three touchdowns by running the ball.
When it comes to letting the other team score, the Falcons are ninth in the NFL, giving up 17.0 points per game. They are letting teams run for an average of 4.5 yards per running attempt and 119.0 yards per game. In the first two games of the season, they have given up 238 yards on the ground. The Falcons have given up 267 yards through the pass, which puts them in third place in football. They have given up an average of 133.5 yards per game through the air and a success rate of 54.0%. They give up 252.5 yards per game, which puts them in third place in the league.
Detroit Lions
The Lions have won one game and lost one so far this season. When they played the Seahawks in their last game, the Lions lost by a score of 37-31. Jared Goff threw for 323 yards and 3 scores in the game. He completed 28 of 35 passes for a QB rate of 121.8. He threw one interception and averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt. David Montgomery carried the ball 16 times for a total of 67 yards, giving Detroit 4.2 yards per carry. The Lions often threw to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who caught 6 passes for 102 yards (17.0 yards per catch). In the end, Detroit ran the ball 27 times for a total of 102 yards, or 3.8 yards per carry. At the end of the game, the Lions had 418 yards, which is 6.5 yards per play. The Lions pass defense allowed 32 of 41 passes to be completed for 311 yards, for a completion rate of 78.0%. Detroit let the other team run the ball 25 times for a total of 82 yards (3.3 yards per run).
With 26.0 points per game, the Lions are 10th in the league in terms of how many points they can score. So far this season, the Lions have passed for 566 yards and an average of 283.0 yards per game, which puts them in fourth place in the NFL. They run for an average of 110 yards per game and 220 yards for the whole season. The Detroit Lions average 393.0 yards per game, which makes them the third-best team in football. The Detroit offense has made 8 mistakes that have cost them 87 penalty yards. This makes them the 29th most careless team in football. They have given up one interception and let the other team recover three fumbles, but they have still been able to get 28 first downs.
The Lions are 28th in the league because they give up 28.5 points per game. They have given up 268.5 yards per game and 4 passing scores, which puts them in 26th place in football. This season, Detroit has given up 172 yards on the ground (86.0 yards per game) and 2 scores on the ground. The Lions’ defense has been on the field for 129 plays, which is the 18th most in football. This year, their defense has caused 1 mistake. In total, they have given up 57 points.
Who will win tonight’s NFL game between the Falcons and the Lions?
Falcons at Lions Betting Prediction: Spread
Now on our Falcons at Lions Betting preview for 2023 NFL Week 3 we have the spread prediction.
At the moment, the Falcons are 1-1 against the spread. Their average scoring difference right now is +7.5. Atlanta will try to keep going since they have won their last three games and have a record of 3-0. This also means going 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 over/under.
Even though Atlanta has lost their last five road games straight up, they have not done as well against the spread, going 1-4. In these games, the team scored 14 points on average per game.
The Lions are 1-1 when it comes to the spread. The average score difference has been -2.5 points. The Lions have won two of their last three games and lost one. The team went 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in these games. Over/under, they are 2-1 in these games.
The Lions have won their last four home games straight up and against the spread (ATS).
I think Atlanta will cover the spread as a 3.5-point loser in this game. Atlanta ran the ball well against Seattle in their last game, and they are expected to keep doing the same thing. Before the game starts, I’ll put my money on Atlanta.
Free Spread Prediction Falcons +3.5
Falcons at Lions Betting: MoneyLine
Next on our Falcons at Lions Betting preview, we have the moneyline.
In their 25-24 win over the Packers, the Falcons put up 446 yards on offense. The Falcons ran for a total of 211 yards, which is an average of 4.7 yards per run. On defense, they let the other team gain a total of 224 yards, 140 of which came through the air and 84 on the ground. Even though Atlanta won the game outright, they did not cover the 3-point spread. Desmond Ridder, the quarterback, made one touchdown pass and ran for another. Ridder was successful with 237 yards on 59% of his throws.
Desmond Ridder is 16th at the position with a passer rating of 93.1. This number comes from the fact that he has thrown for 352 yards and two scores.
Even though the Lions had 25 first downs and moved the ball well on offense, they still lost to the Seahawks. In the end, the Lions’ attack added up to 418 yards. The Seahawks, on the other hand, ran for 82 yards and threw for 311. Even though Detroit was a 4.5-point favorite, they still lost the game. Jared Goff completed 80 percent of his passes and threw for 323 yards. Goff had three touchdown passes.
The game’s quarterback, Jared Goff, is fifth in passing yards among passers. With a passer rating of 109.0, he is in third place for his position. His rate of getting things done is 71.4%.I think Atlanta will cover the spread as a 3.5-point loser in this game. Atlanta ran the ball well against Seattle in their last game, and they are expected to keep doing the same thing. Before the game starts, I’ll put my money on Atlanta.
Free MoneyLine Prediction Lions -171
Falcons at Lions Betting Prediction: Total
Last but not least on this Falcons at Lions Betting preview, we have the total prediction.
The Falcons are 1-1 when it comes to the over/under. The average over/under line for their games has been 40.2 points, and each game has had an average of 41.5 points.
The Falcons’ defense has given up an average of 17 points per game to the Lions’ attack. So far this season, they have hit the QB 8th most times and given up an average of 252.5 yards per game.
So far this year, the over/under result for Detroit is 1-1. Their average over/under betting line is 49.8 points, and on average, each of their games has had 54.5 points.
This week, the Lions will play the Falcons. On average, the Lions defense has let the other team score 28.5 points per game. They have hit quarterbacks 11th most and given up an average of 354.5 yards per game.
Before this game, 41.5 points were scored on average in each of Atlanta’s games. The over/under line for this game is 46.5, so I’m going with the under.
Free MoneyLine Prediction UNDER 46.5
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