Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction August 8 NFL Preseason Week 1

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction August 8 NFL Preseason Week 1

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction August 8 NFL Preseason Week 1. Place a bet on the NFL preseason at YouWager.lv.

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Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction

Now we have the Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction for both teams.

As we gear up for the NFL preseason opener between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons on August 8, the betting trends and team stats tell two very different stories. From a betting perspective, the over/under also provides an intriguing angle. The Lions have hit the OVER in six of their last seven games and in 14 of their last 19 August appearances, reflecting their explosiveness and tendency to push the tempo regardless of opponent. Meanwhile, Atlanta has played to the UNDER in six of their last nine, suggesting a mismatch in pace and offensive capability. With Detroit’s efficient scoring machine set to test Atlanta’s vulnerable defense, this preseason clash looks poised to go Detroit’s way — both straight up and potentially against the spread. Bettors should keep a close eye on injury reports and depth chart usage, but all indicators currently point to a high-scoring performance by the Lions and another ATS disappointment for Atlanta.

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Head to Head

Next in this Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction, we have the head to head:

Date Team Opp Close Result ATS/OU
Sep 24, 2023 Falcons @Lions +3.5 / 47.5 Lost 6-20 Lost / Under
Aug 12, 2022 Falcons @Lions +2.5 / 35.5 Won 27-23 Won / Over
Dec 26, 2021 Falcons Lions -7.5 / 42.5 Won 20-16 Lost / Under
Oct 25, 2020 Falcons Lions -1 / 54 Lost 22-23 Lost / Under
Sep 24, 2017 Falcons @Lions -3 / 51 Won 30-26 Won / Over
Oct 26, 2014 Falcons @Lions -3.5 / 45 Lost 0-0 Lost / Under
Dec 22, 2012 Falcons Lions +3.5 / 50 Lost 0-0 Won / Under
Oct 23, 2011 Falcons Lions -4.5 / 47 Lost 0-0 Lost / Under
Aug 15, 2009 Falcons Lions -3 / 34 Lost 0-0 Lost / Under
Sep 7, 2008 Falcons @Lions -3.5 / 41 Lost 0-0 Lost / Under

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Detroit

Here is the Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction for Detroit:

Detroit enters this matchup firing on all cylinders. They’ve won 14 of their last 17 games, and perhaps more impressively, have rattled off nine straight road wins. Their offense is statistically dominant, leading the league in points scored (33.06), ranking 2nd in both passing yards and total plays, and 3rd in rushing yards. They’ve also been covering the spread at a high rate against NFC and NFC South opponents, which signals strong all-around form heading into this preseason battle.

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Detroit Trends

Now in this Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction, we have the trends for Detroit:

  • The over/under record for Detroit’s last 20 games is 13-7.
  • In six of Detroit’s most recent seven games, the total has been taken over.
  • Detroit has a winning record of 14-3 in its last 17 games.
  • After ten games against Atlanta, Detroit has a record of 3-7 against the spread.
  • With nine straight wins on the road, Detroit has a perfect record.
  • When Detroit has been playing on the road against Atlanta, the total has gone over in eight of the last eleven games that they have played.
  • Over the course of its last 11 games against teams from the National Football Conference, Detroit has a winning record of 10-1 versus the opponent.
  • Against the spread, Detroit has a record of 6-1 in its previous seven games against teams that are members of the National Football Conference South division.
  • There have been 14 of Detroit’s last 19 games played in August that have resulted in the total going over.

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Detroit Last 10 Games

Next in this Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction, we have the last 10 games for Detroit:

Date Opponent Score Spread Total Moneyline
1/18/25
L 45-31
L-8.5
O55.5
L-464
1/05/25
W 31-9
W-5.0
U47.5
W-205
12/30/24
W 40-34
W+4.5
O49.5
W+170
12/22/24
W 34-17
W-2.0
O48
W-130
12/15/24
L 48-42
L-2.0
O50.5
L-135
12/05/24
W 34-31
W-2.5
O48
W-142
11/28/24
W 23-20
L-4.5
U50.5
W-210
11/24/24
W 24-6
W-2.5
U47.5
W-135
11/17/24
W 52-6
W-4.0
O50
W-192
11/10/24
W 26-23
W+0.5
O48.5
W-110

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Atlanta

Here is the Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction for Atlanta:

The Falcons, by contrast, are struggling to find consistency. Over their last eight games, they’ve gone just 1-6-1 against the spread, and their defensive unit has been a major liability. Atlanta ranks 23rd in both points allowed and total plays surrendered, while also sitting in the bottom third in passing defense. Even worse for Falcons fans, they’ve been particularly poor when facing teams from the NFC North, going 0-5 ATS in such matchups. Historically, they’ve had some success against Detroit, but recent form strongly favors the Lions, especially when you account for their superior offensive output and efficient play-calling.

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Atlanta Trends

Now in this Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction, we have the trends for Atlanta:

  • Over the past eight games, Atlanta has a record of 1-6-1 against the spread.
  • In six of Atlanta’s most recent nine games, the total has been reported as UNDER.
  • In its last eight games, Atlanta has a record of 2-6 against the spread.
  • There have been six of Atlanta’s last eight games against Detroit in which the total has been UNDER.
  • There have been four of Atlanta’s last five home games in which the total has been UNDER.
  • The total has been higher than the point spread in eight of Atlanta’s last eleven games when they have played Detroit at home.
  • Against the spread, Atlanta has a record of 1-4 in its previous five games against teams that are members of the National Football Conference.
  • When playing against teams from the National Football Conference North division, Atlanta has a record of 0-5 against the spread in its last five games.
  • During the month of August, Atlanta has received a record of 0-4-1 on the road.
  • In its last nine games played on a Friday, Atlanta has a winning percentage of 2-6-1.

Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction: Atlanta Last 10 Games

Next in this Lions vs Falcons Betting Prediction, we have the last 10 games for Atlanta:

Date Opponent Score Spread Total Moneyline
1/05/25
L 44-38
L-6.5
O45.5
L-278
12/29/24
L 30-24
L-2.0
O46
L-130
12/22/24
W 34-7
W-4.5
U44.5
W-198
12/16/24
W 15-9
W-1.0
U45.5
W-115
12/08/24
L 42-21
L-1.0
O45
L-118
12/01/24
L 17-13
L-2.5
U47.5
L-135
11/17/24
L 38-6
L-3.0
U44.5
L-170
11/10/24
L 20-17
L-1.5
U44.5
L-125
11/03/24
W 27-21
W+1.0
P48
W-105
10/27/24
W 31-26
W-1.5
O46.5
W-122

Overall

DET Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank ATL Defense
33.06 1 Points Scored 23 24.88
266.33 2 Passing Yards 23 224.53
149.39 3 Rushing Yards 15 120.65
32:01 2 Time on Field 23 30:55
65.89 2 Number of Plays 23 62.76
6.31 2 Yards Per Play 19 5.50

Scoring

DET Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank ATL Defense
33.06 1 Points Scored 23 24.88
4.89 14 First Quarter 10 3.94
13.11 1 Second Quarter 30 9.18
8.83 1 Third Quarter 16 4.88
5.89 23 Fourth Quarter 15 6.18

Passing

DET Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank ATL Defense
266.33 2 Passing Yards 23 224.53
33.00 13 Pass Attempts 25 34.00
23.56 5 Pass Completions 30 23.76
1.94 9 Sacks 31 1.82
14.44 18 Sack Yards 2 11.00
11.31 6 Yards Per Pass 2 9.45

Rushing

DET Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank ATL Defense
149.39 3 Rushing Yards 15 120.65
30.94 4 Rush Attempts 16 26.94
4.83 5 Yards Per Rush 18 4.48

Turn Overs

DET Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank ATL Defense
0.89 24 Interceptions 16 0.71
0.72 1 Fumbles 20 1.06
0.22 2 Fumbles Lost 23 0.35
1.11 11 Total Turnovers 16 1.06
6.22 13 Penalties 4 7.18
56.56 26 Penalty Yards 8 56.71

Drives & Special Teams

DET Offense Off. Rank Stat Def. Rank ATL Defense
32:01 2 Time on Field 23 30:55
65.89 2 Number of Plays 23 62.76
6.31 2 Yards Per Play 19 5.50
2.56 1 Punts 29 3.12
50.86 1 Punt Average 3 44.00
67.72 17 Return Yards 21 77.47

 

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