Lions -5 Needs Those Big Gains to Turn Into Scores

By BetPhoenix Editorial Team updated

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals — Detroit Lions -5 for the full game, including overtime.

Detroit’s -5 case starts with a blunt gap: 452 yards still produced a 32-26 loss. The Lions showed they can create explosive gains, but covering requires those plays to finish as points, not just field position.

Against Carolina, Jared Goff completed 32 of 52 passes for 412 yards. Gains of 49 and 57 yards set up field goals, while Detroit finished with 452 total yards. If similar explosive gains become touchdowns, the offense has a path to build enough separation for -5. Yardage alone doesn’t prove that conversion.

The counter is clear: Carolina had 445 yards and scored 32, and Detroit allowed at least 30 points for the third time in four games. The Cardinals led New York 14-3 early, rushed for 123 yards, and had four chances from the Giants’ four-yard line while down six before a last-play interception ended the drive.

Take Detroit -5 only if you expect its explosive passing to become touchdowns and create a six-point margin. Pass if Arizona’s early lead, ground game, and late scoring chance weigh more heavily. Detroit’s yardage matters only if it becomes enough points to clear the spread.

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Wager: Detroit Lions -5 Point Spread (-120) — BetPhoenix (Full Game)  
Settlement: Cash if Detroit wins by 6 or more. Push if Detroit wins by exactly 5. A win by 4 or fewer, tie, or loss loses. Overtime counts.  
Example: A 27-22 Detroit win pushes.  
Payout: A winning $100 stake earns $83.33 in profit.

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