It’s round two of the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. The Lions are 3.5-point favorites, with the total set at 51.5 – the highest on this week’s board. With such a high total, we can anticipate plenty of scoring opportunities from both teams. This matchup sets up nicely for a couple plays surrounding anytime touchdown scorer props between the Lions and Packers. Let’s dive in.
Lions-Packers Anytime Touchdown Bets for Thursday Night
This Detroit Lions offense has been highly entertaining to watch all season long. They’re creative, explosive and efficient. A key contributor to their success has been wide receiver Jameson Williams.
In 10 games this season, Williams has recorded 34 receptions on 55 targets for 630 yards and four touchdowns. He ranks third on the team in red zone targets with seven, trailing only Amon-Ra St. Brown (16) and Sam LaPorta (12).
Williams’ chances to score could get a boost tonight due to injuries in Green Bay’s secondary. Both cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Corey Ballentine have been ruled out, creating potential mismatches.
Additionally, Williams has excelled against zone coverage this season, and the Packers run Cover 2 at the fourth-highest rate in the NFL, which should play to his strengths.
Lions-Packers Anytime Touchdown Bet: Jameson Williams (+220) at FanDuel
Our next pick comes from the opposing sideline, where we’re targeting a longer shot for a touchdown: Dontayvion Wicks.
Earlier this week, Wicks was listed as high as +380 to score, but his odds have since shortened to +270, reflecting steady respect throughout the betting market toward him scoring a touchdown.
Wicks has four touchdowns this season and ranks third on the team in red zone targets with eight, behind tight end Tucker Kraft (13) and receiver Jayden Reed (9). With Romeo Doubs sidelined for this game, Wicks should see an increased opportunity to make an impact.
Notably, the Lions play man coverage at the highest rate in the NFL, and Wicks leads all Packers receivers in target rate versus man coverage. If that trend holds, he could see multiple opportunities in the end zone tonight.
Lions-Packers Anytime Touchdown Bet: Dontayvion Wicks (+270) at FanDuel
