The Steelers will play the Lions on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:08 pm EDT. 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
The 2024-25 NFL preseason is underway for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have a 91.33 preseason power ranking (100.00 for the 2023 preseason). Contrast this to the Detroit Lions who'll play this matchup with a 93.00 preseason power ranking (95.00 in 2023).
- Away Pittsburgh Steelers - The Pittsburgh Steelers currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (2-0-0 in 2023). They now rank 3rd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions currently have a 0-0-0 record as a home team (1-1-0 in 2023). They now rank 3rd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Pittsburgh Steelers rank 20th (15) in the preseason, with the Detroit Lions ranked 13th (27) for points scored in the 2024 preseason.
- Points Against - The Pittsburgh Steelers are 14th (29) in the preseason for points against. The Detroit Lions stand 6th (37) in the 2024 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Steelers have a 0-2-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions at 1-1-0. Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a 3-0-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions finishing with a 2-1-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Pittsburgh Steelers be sailing to Ford Field to face Detroit Lions...
Steelers be lookin' for their first win, Lions aim to protect their den...
Preseason Week 3 clash, mark your calendars and visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Don't forget to review the odds below!
Best Steelers at Lions Odds
| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Steelers are -6.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Lions are +6.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 35.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 35.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Lions are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Steelers
Lions
8/24/24 1:08pm EDT | -6.5 -115+6.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Detroit Lions underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Pittsburgh Steelers - Pittsburgh Steelers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Pittsburgh Steelers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Steelers
Lions
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/24/24 1:08pm EDT | -190+150+4000Bet |
Lions
Team Total Points
PIT at DET 8/24/24 1:08pm EDT | 14.5 o +11014.5 u -140Bet |
Steelers
Team Total Points
PIT at DET 8/24/24 1:08pm EDT | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Preseason Week 3 | Steelers vs Lions Saturday, August 24th, 2024 | DET 24, PIT 17 Ford Field | Lions by 7 |
| 2022 Preseason Week 3 | Lions vs Steelers Sunday, August 28th, 2022 | PIT 19, DET 9 Acrisure Stadium | Steelers by 10 |
| 2021 Week 10 | Lions vs Steelers Sunday, November 14th, 2021 | DET 16, PIT 16 (OT) Acrisure Stadium | Tie |
| 2021 Preseason Week 2 | Lions vs Steelers Saturday, August 21st, 2021 | PIT 26, DET 20 Acrisure Stadium | Steelers by 6 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Detroit Lions | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.857 | 234 | 134 | 3-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1.000 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 5W | 5-0-0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 187 | 119 | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 4-1-0 | 0.800 | 3W | 3-2-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers & 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Steelers | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +650 Bet |
Pittsburgh Steelers & Detroit Lions Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at 1:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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