The Detroit Lions will try to extend their three-game winning streak when they face the Carolina Panthers on Saturday afternoon. Detroit has jumped into Wild-Card contention after winning six of its last seven games. Carolina had its two-game winning streak snapped in a 24-16 loss to Pittsburgh last week, but the Panthers are only one game back of Tampa Bay in the NFC South standings. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit is favored by 2.5 points in the latest Panthers vs. Lions odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 43.5. Before entering any Lions vs. Panthers picks, you’ll want to see the NFL predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine. The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up more than $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 157-113 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. The model ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.Now, the model has set its sights on Panthers vs. Lions. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NFL betting lines for Panthers vs. Lions:Panthers vs. Lions spread: Panthers +2.5Panthers vs. Lions over/under: 43.5 pointsPanthers vs. Lions money line: Carolina +115, Detroit -135Panthers vs. Lions picks: See picks here
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Why the Panthers can coverCarolina might be coming off a loss to Pittsburgh, but it has been an underrated team during the second half of the season. The Panthers had won three of their previous four games, despite being underdogs in all three wins. They still have a realistic shot to make the playoffs as well, trailing Tampa Bay by just one game in the standings after having picked up a win against the Buccaneers earlier in the season. The Panthers are ranked inside the top 15 in the NFL in rushing yards per game, with D’Onta Foreman going over 100 yards in four of his last eight games. They are facing a Detroit defense that is second worst in the NFL, allowing 398.5 yards per game. Carolina has covered the spread in four of its last five games and has won seven of the last nine meetings between these teams. Why the Lions can coverDetroit is on the cusp of making the playoffs after getting off to a terrible start this season. The Lions have won six of their last seven games to insert themselves into the Wild-Card discussion, sitting just a half-game behind Washington in the standings. They have a high-flying offense that is going to be difficult for Carolina to match, as they rank fifth in the league in scoring and seventh in yards per game. Running back Jamaal Williams leads the rushing attack with 839 yards and 14 touchdowns, while quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 3,604 yards and 23 touchdowns. The Lions have been the most undervalued team in the NFL over the last two months, covering the spread in seven consecutive games. Carolina has had trouble covering the spread at home, cashing tickets in four of its last 14 home games. How to make Panthers vs. Lions picksThe model has simulated Lions vs. Panthers 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.So who wins Panthers vs. Lions? And which side of the spread is hitting over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Lions vs. Panthers spread you need to jump on Saturday, all from the model that has crushed its NFL picks, and find out.