The Lions (+3) are gearing up to welcome the Los Angeles Chargers (-3) to Detroit. This early afternoon game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET and you can watch the action live on CBS.
Week 2 Betting Preview: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions
In this Sunday game, Los Angeles is labeled as the favorite and is currently giving up 3 points. The Chargers are also receiving -150 moneyline odds while the Lions are +130. There might be some decent live betting opportunities for this showdown, and oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 47 points.
The Chargers are 1-0 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 1.0 unit so far in 2019. The team’s posted an O/U record of 1-0.
The Lions have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and also have an O/U record of 1-0.
The Chargers have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Lions are 0-0-1 SU.
The Bolts are looking to stay unbeaten following a 30-24 victory over Indianapolis in Week 1. Philip Rivers completed 25 passes on 34 attempts for 333 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Austin Ekeler (58 rushing yards on 12 attempts, one TD) and Justin Jackson (57 yards on six carries) led the ground attack while Keenan Allen (eight receptions, 123 yards, one TD) and Ekeler (six catches, 96 yards, two TDs) manned the receiving duties in the win.
Detroit enters this one having just earned a 27-27 tie with Arizona in Week 1. The defense let the Cardinals pass for 308 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 112 yards. David Johnson put up a good outing for Arizona, recording 82 rushing yards on 18 attempts, along with 55 yards on six catches. For Detroit, Matthew Stafford completed 27-of-45 passes for 385 yards and three touchdowns. Kerryon Johnson (49 rushing yards on 16 attempts) and C.J. Anderson (35 yards on 11 carries) spearheaded the running game while Danny Amendola (seven receptions, 104 yards, one TD) and T.J. Hockenson (six catches, 131 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack in the loss.
Los Angeles Chargers at Detroit Lions Free NFL Tip
SU Winner: Chargers, ATS Winner: Lions, O/U: Under
Team Betting Notes
- The Detroit defensive unit has sacked opposing QBs five times this season. Los Angeles has produced two sacks.
- The Detroit offense has lost two fumbles in 2019 while the Los Angeles offense has lost one.
- The Chargers threw for 32 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Lions put up 22 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Chargers created 16 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Lions put up 11 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Chargers registered 4.7 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.3 to opponents.
- The Lions registered 4.1 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 4.4 to opponents.
- The Chargers offensive line gave up 34 sacks last season. Their defense created 38 sacks.
- The Lions offense allowed 41 sacks last year. Their defense sacked opposing QBs 43 times.
