Detroit +190 Needs the Win—Lions +5 Does Not

By BetPhoenix Editorial Team updated

A 16-17 Lions loss is the whole decision. Detroit +5 cashes on that finish. Detroit +190 does not.

On a $100 stake, the Lions moneyline pays $190.00 in profit. Lions +5 pays $83.33. That extra $106.67 is the reward for demanding the outright Detroit win and giving up the close-loss protection.

Game Snapshot
Wager: Detroit Lions Moneyline (+190), full game including overtime.
Cash: Detroit finishes ahead after overtime.
Push: A tied final after overtime returns the stake. Loss: Detroit finishes behind.
Alternative: Detroit Lions +5 is the close-loss protection route.

Detroit +5 is built for the game where the Lions stay in the fight but do not get the final result. The moneyline is the sharper ticket only when the win itself is the call.

Take Detroit +190 when you are backing an outright Lions victory. If a competitive Detroit loss is still part of the picture, take the +5 instead.

THE PLAY: Detroit Lions Moneyline (Full Game) at +190 — BetPhoenix

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