Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions 1/18/25 – The Houston Texans (10-7) are about to compete against a strong franchise for the playoffs within the AFC Divisional Playoff, and that will be with the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) for the postseason starting. The clash is said to take place on Saturday, at the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium which is classic. The Texans are set to start at 4:30 PM ET, and you can find the match live on ABC. So make sure you don’t miss the steamy rivalry.
Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions 1/18/25 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Ford Field |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Texans | +8.5 (-105) | Over 42 (-110) | +400 |  |
| Chiefs | -8.5 (-115) | Under 42 (-110) | -550 | |
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 14, 2025
According to betting odds, the Lions are strong favorites to win the game with the spread set at -8.5 which indicates a comfortable victory against the Commanders at home. Betting against the Commanders may not be a wise decision as they come with a good blend of attributes along with being the underdogs. The over/under is at 55.5 which suggests it is likely that both teams will have a good game.
Jayden Daniels QB vs. Jared Goff QB
Jayden Daniels has shown impressive efficiency in managing his season thus far with a 69% completion rate and 3,568 passing yards. He has 25 touchdown reports alongside 9 of his interceptions, clearly showing he is a good fit for the team’s offensive needs. Considering the fact that he had been sacked a staggering 47 times, his resilience can indeed potentially change the outcome during crucial match-nearing moments.
On the other hand, Jared Goff has been astonishing through the season for the Lions as he managed to earn a total of 4,629 passing yards with a completion rate of 72.4% and an astonishing 111.8 passer rating. Most notably his 37 touches speak for himself as his ability to play under center is hard to beat. Under such circumstances, his tactical IQ, deep pocket calmness, and raw poise during such matches would prove to be quite invaluable while going up against the Commander’s defense.
Commanders’ Ground and Air Assault
The Commanders’ approach in their recent games has heavily focused on the skills of Brian Robinson Jr. and Terry McLaurin. Robinson has been instrumental with solid rushing of 799 yards with 8 touchdown contributions this season ensuring good ground coverage to be made. With receiving yards of 1,096 and 13 touchdowns, McLaurin still ends up being the top target for Daniels which shows the potential threat that could reach the limits of the Lions’ secondary. The wins over Dallas and Tampa Bay will have to be repeated if an upset of this scale is to be achieved.
Lions’ Offensive Firepower
The Lions respond with Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, who have contributed greatly to Detroit’s offensive firepower. Gibbs is having a breakout season with 16 touchdowns and has torn defenses apart with his explosive offensive plays making a commanding front hard to overcome with his 1,412 rushing yards. Meanwhile St Brown bagged 1,263 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns which still deemed him the Quarterback’s favorite target. Together they have previously ruled out San Francisco, as well as Minnesota showcasing that they are capable of doing it during tough matchups as well.
Trends
Washington Commanders Betting Trends
Washington are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Washington are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
Washington are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against Detroit.
Washington are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road.
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
Detroit are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games.
Detroit are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 12 games against Washington.
Detroit are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions Betting Prediction
In light of the Commanders’ potential to cover the spread, I would say they make for a good pick for the cautious bettor but trend-wise and from a statistical viewpoint, the Lions are likely to win. A bet on the over with 55.5 is also quite likely given the offensive capabilities of both teams.
As for prop bets, it is worth focusing on touchdown scorers – Gibbs and McLaurin may be very helpful here. All in all, I’d recommend a relatively close score with both teams having a high score – so Detroit wins, but the Commanders cover the spread and the total surpasses expectations.
Score Prediction: Lions 31, Commanders 27.
