Detroit Lions at New England Patriots Free NFL Picks & Week 12 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 11/19/2014
Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM on FOX
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough
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The Detroit Lions (7-3) will be going on the road on Sunday afternoon to take on the New England Patriots (8-2), who have won their last six games. Both the Lions and the Patriots are currently atop their respective divisions.
The Lions couldn't get their offense going in their game against the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday and suffered a 14-6 loss. In that loss, they were only able to gain 262 total yards, including just 164 yards through the air.
Through 10 games, the Lions have the best defense in the NFL by only giving up 290.3 yards and 15.6 points per game. On the offensive side of the ball, quarterback Matthew Stafford has 2,679 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Wide receiver Golden Tate has caught 68 passes for 950 yards and three scores.
The Patriots had their way with the Indianapolis Colts this past Sunday, finishing that game with a dominant 42-20 road win. They had 501 yards of offense in that win, and rookie running back Jonas Gray had 199 yards and a franchise-record four touchdowns.
So far this season, the Patriots have had the second-highest scoring team in the league by averaging 32.3 points per game. Quarterback Tom Brady has completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,649 yards, 24 touchdowns and just five interceptions.
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
Detroit Lions are 5-5-0 Against the Spread
Detroit Lions are 2-8-0 against the Over/Under
New England Patriots Betting Trends
New England Patriots are 6-4-0 Against the Spread
New England Patriots are 8-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Detroit Lions
11/18/14 RB Reggie Bush Ankle probable Sunday vs. New England
11/17/14 TE Brandon Pettigrew Ankle "?" Sunday vs. New England
11/17/14 WR Calvin Johnson Elbow probable Sunday vs. New England
11/17/14 T LaAdrian Waddle Ankle "?" Sunday vs. New England
11/16/14 S James Ihedigbo Shoulder injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. New England
11/16/14 G Larry Warford Knee "?" Sunday vs. New England
10/27/14 DT Nick Fairley Knee out indefinitely
10/19/14 LB Travis Lewis Leg IR
09/22/14 CB Bill Bentley ACL IR
09/22/14 OT Corey Hilliard Foot IR
09/22/14 CB Nevin Lawson Ankle IR
09/22/14 LB Stephen Tulloch Knee IR
New England Patriots
11/16/14 OL Cameron Fleming Leg injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
10/27/14 DE Chandler Jones Hip out indefinitely
10/14/14 LB Jerod Mayo Knee IR
10/14/14 RB Stevan Ridley Knee IR
09/27/14 DT Sealver Siliga Foot IR - designated return
09/23/14 LB Cameron Gordon Undisclosed IR
09/23/14 LB James Morris Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 WR Greg Orton Achilles IR
09/04/14 RB Tyler Gaffney Knee IR
Guy's Pick: Take New England
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