The Broncos will play the Lions on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting Week 15 matchup at 8:15 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on NFL NET.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 15, as the 2023-24 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions. They'll play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at Ford Field, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 15 of the 2023-24 NFL regular season, the Denver Broncos have a 91.33 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Detroit Lions, currently possess a 96.00 power ranking.
- Away Denver Broncos - With the season coming to a close, the Denver Broncos have a 3-3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions come to this Week 15 game with a 4-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 4th in the league for home team wins as the 2023-24 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Denver Broncos currently rank 13th (287) headed into Week 15, with the Detroit Lions ranked 7th (340) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Denver Broncos rank 8th (309) for points score against them. Note that the Detroit Lions now rank 7th (314) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 15, the Denver Broncos have a 7-6-0 record, with the Detroit Lions at 9-4-0 for the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, mateys! Avast ye! 'Tis time for a clash on the gridiron as the Denver Broncos set sail to face the Detroit Lions. With only a few weeks left in this NFL regular season, every game matters like gold in me treasure chest. This Week 15 matchup could have a mighty impact on the playoff picture, me hearties!
The Broncos, with a 7-6-0 standing, be lookin' to plunder a victory on enemy soil. But beware, me mateys, for the Lions hold a strong 9-4-0 record, ready to defend their turf. In the AFC West Division, the Broncos stand at 2-2-0, while the Lions stand at 2-2-0 in the NFC North Division. It be a battle of division standings, ye scallywags!
This important clash will take place at Ford Field, where the roar of the crowd will shake the seas. The Denver Broncos, with a SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Ranking of 91.33, be facin' a formidable foe in the Detroit Lions, with a ranking of 96.00. This be a match for the ages, me hearties!
If ye be lookin' to place a bet, set yer sights on BetRivers, BetWay, or BetMGM. And be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below, me mateys! We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks, so ye can navigate yer wagers wisely. It be a battle on the high seas of football, where only the strongest shall prevail. Hoist the anchor, me hearties, and let the battle commence on December 16th, 2023!
Best Broncos at Lions Odds
| Underdog Denver Broncos | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Denver Broncos | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Broncos are +5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Broncos are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Broncos
Lions
12/16/23 8:15pm EST | +5 -110-5 -110 |
Underdog Denver Broncos - Denver Broncos bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5 Denver Broncos underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 5. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 5. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
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Broncos
Lions
First Team To Score
12/16/23 8:15pm EST | +125-160Bet |
Broncos
Lions
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 8:15pm EST | Yes +825No -3000Bet |
Broncos
Lions
Safety to be Scored
12/16/23 8:15pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Broncos
Team Total Points
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 20.5 o -13520.5 u +105Bet |
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Lions
Team Total Points
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 26.5 o -14026.5 u +110Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
Russell Wilson
Interceptions Thrown
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +105Bet |
Michael Badgley
Total Kicking Points
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
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Riley Patterson
Total Kicking Points
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Wil Lutz
Total Kicking Points
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 253.5 o -115253.5 u -115Bet |
Russell Wilson
Total Passing Yards
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 217.5 o -115217.5 u -115Bet |
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Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 1.5 o -1101.5 u -120Bet |
Russell Wilson
Total Touchdown Passes
DEN at DET 12/16/23 8:15pm EST | 1.5 o +1351.5 u -185Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 15 | Broncos vs Lions Saturday, December 16th, 2023 | DET 42, DEN 17 Ford Field | Lions by 25 |
| 2021 Week 14 | Lions vs Broncos Sunday, December 12th, 2021 | DEN 38, DET 10 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 28 |
| 2019 Week 16 | Lions vs Broncos Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 | DEN 27, DET 17 Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Detroit Lions | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 461 | 395 | 6-2-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| Denver Broncos | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0.471 | 357 | 413 | 5-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 5-7-0 | 0.417 | 1L | 2-3-0 |
Denver Broncos & Detroit Lions Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Denver Broncos Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Broncos | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +500 Bet |
Denver Broncos & Detroit Lions Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions NFL Game
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