Packers vs. Lions prediction, odds, time: 2026 NFL Week 7 picks from advanced model — SkimNews
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- Green Bay Packers are scheduled to face the Detroit Lions at 4:25 p.m. ET at Ford Field, with Green Bay riding a three-game win streak at 4-2 and Detroit returning from a bye at 3-2 after a 45-21 win over Arizona.
- Detroit holds a 3.5-point favorite designation in a market with a 55.5-point total, the highest of NFL Week 7; Detroit bettors risk $192 to win $100, while Green Bay bettors risk $100 to win $160.
- SportsLine’s model selected Over 55.5 after 10,000 simulations, projecting 56 combined points and an Over hit rate of 54%.
- Detroit has produced at least 55 total points in every game, with three exceeding 60; the Lions rank No. 2 in scoring but No. 30 in points allowed.
- Green Bay has held its last three opponents to 14, 7 and 13 points, while its offense has abandoned an ineffective run game and shifted toward passing.
- SportsLine’s model entered Week 7 at 58-48 on top-rated picks dating to 2024 and is up more than $5,000 for $100 players since its inception.
Why it matters: Bettors get only a 54% modeled edge on the Over despite the Week 7-high 55.5-point total, while Detroit bettors must risk $192 to win $100—more than Green Bay’s $100-to-win-$160 setup. Detroit’s No. 2 scoring rank and No. 30 points-allowed rank expose the matchup’s central tension.
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