Thursday, December 3, 2015

Ford Field

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The Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions on Thursday at Ford Field. The opening line for this game has Green Bay as 5.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 47.5.

Aaron Rodgers finished his last game with 202 yards through the air for Green Bay. He completed 22 passes out of 43 attempts for a 51% completion percentage. The Packers were led in rushing by Eddie Lacy, who finished with 105 yards on 17 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 6 yards per carry. Randall Cobb was the team leader in receiving with a total of 74 yards and 6 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 12 yards per reception. As a team in that game Green Bay got a total of 23 first downs by way of 9 rushing, 9 passing, and 5 by penalty. They ran 73 total plays for 365 yards for the game. The Packers ran for 177 yards on 28 attempts.

Matthew Stafford finished his last game with 337 yards through the air for Detroit. He completed 27 passes out of 38 attempts for a 71% completion percentage. The Lions were led in rushing by Ameer Abdullah, who finished with 63 yards on 16 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Calvin Johnson was the team leader in receiving with a total of 93 yards and 8 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 12 yards per reception. Detroit got a total of 28 first downs by way of 6 rushing, 22 passing, and 0 by penalty. They ran 70 total plays for 430 yards for the game. The Lions ran for 108 yards on 30 attempts.

Green Bay is scoring 24 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 21 passes on 35 attempts for a 60% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 228 yards per game through the air as well. The Packers are running for an average of 116 yards per game on 26 attempts for an average of 4.5 yards per carry. They also run 64 plays per contest and average 5.4 yards per play for an average of 344 yards per game. The Packers are averaging 20 first downs per game and they accumulate 54 penalty yards per game via 6.4 penalties.

Green Bay allows 249 passing yards per game and 20 points per contest on defense. They give up 21 completions on 36 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 58%. The Packers allow 113 rushing yards per game on 27 carries for a 4.2 average per play. Green Bay allows 361 total yards per game including 5.5 yards per play. They force 1.3 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.3 penalties for 65.3 yards per game.

Detroit averages 21 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 26 passes per game on 41 attempts for a 63% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 270 yards through the air per game thus far. The Lions run for an average of 74 yards per game on 22 attempts for an average of 3.4 yards per carry this season. They also run 65 plays per game and average 5.3 yards per play for a total of 345 yards per game. The Lions get an average of 21 first downs per game and they average 53.9 penalty yards per game via 6.3 penalties.

Detroit allows an average of 242 passing yards and 26 points per contest. They give up 23 completions on 33 attempts for a completion percentage of 70% per game. The Lions allow 112 rushing yards per contest on 28 carries for a 4 average per rush. Detroit allows 355 total yards per game for an average of 5.6 yards per play. They force 1.1 turnovers per contest and 6 penalties for 52.2 yards in each contest.

Green Bay Betting Trends

Green Bay is 3-8-0 against the over/under so far this season

Green Bay has an ATS record of 6-5-0 this season

Detroit Betting Trends

Detroit is 6-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Detroit has an ATS record of 4-7-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Green Bay

12/01/15 TE Andrew Quarless Knee doubtful Thursday vs. Detroit
11/30/15 G T.J. Lang Shoulder "?" Thursday vs. Detroit
11/30/15 WR Ty Montgomery Ankle doubtful Thursday vs. Detroit
11/29/15 T Bryan Bulaga Undisclosed "?" Thursday vs. Detroit
11/29/15 C Corey Linsley Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Detroit
11/29/15 CB Damarious Randall Knee "?" Thursday vs. Detroit
11/29/15 DB Micah Hyde Hip "?" Thursday vs. Detroit
11/18/15 WR Jared Abbrederis Ribs expected to miss 2-3 weeks
10/12/15 S Sean Richardson Neck IR
09/22/15 DT Josh Boyd Ankle IR
09/16/15 LB Sam Barrington Foot IR
08/24/15 WR Jordy Nelson ACL IR

Detroit

11/30/15 WR Calvin Johnson Ankle probable Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/30/15 DT Caraun Reid Undisclosed "?" Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/30/15 K Matt Prater Undisclosed "?" Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/29/15 DT Gabe Wright Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/29/15 S Glover Quin Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/29/15 WR Lance Moore Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/29/15 G Larry Warford Concussion "?" Thursday vs. Green Bay
11/16/15 DB Josh Wilson Knee out indefinitely
11/16/15 CB Rashean Mathis Concussion IR
10/19/15 RB Zach Zenner Ribs IR
10/14/15 LB DeAndre Levy Hip IR
10/06/15 DT Tyrunn Walker Ankle IR

Guy's Pick: Take Green Bay

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