Detroit Lions 2023 Future Odds: Super Bowl, Conference, Division, Regular Season Wins and Player Props
Loveable Losers Now Turning Into Legitimate Contenders?
Losers no more! At least, that’s what the NFL odds predict of the Detroit Lions this coming season. The Lions narrowly missed the postseason last year after winning eight of its last 10 games and finishing 9-8. This was their first winning season in five years. Thus, the 2023 Detroit Lions stats and odds expect this team to continue its strong play, make the playoffs, and even make a run at the Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions At A Glance
| Odds to Win | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
| Super Bowl | +2500 | +2200 |
| Conference | +1100 | +850 |
| Division | +150 | +135 |
| Regular Season Win Total | 9.5 (o-140, u+120) | 9.5 (o-125, u-105) |
| To Make Playoffs | Yes -150, No +125 | Yes -170, No +140 |
Lions Roaring Into 2023
Even with all the skepticism, this team is a real contender. To start, Detroit’s 8-2 finish was not a fluke last season. It would have finished with a better record had it not dealt with injuries and bad luck. It still blew past its 6.5 NFL regular season win total. Now, the bar is a lot higher at 9.5 wins.
Once Detroit started rolling, it was tough to stop. The offense scored 453 points, which is the fifth-most. Thanks to a sturdy offensive line, quarterback Jared Goff had plenty of room to carve up defenses. He finished the season with 4,438 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions.
To complement the passing game, Detroit drafted star running back Jahmyr Gibbs 12th overall. He’s drawn comparisons to a stellar back like Alvin Kamara. The team also signed David Montgomery, a solid second back, from Chicago.
The defense is what will prove whether this team is “legit” or not. Detroit gave up the fifth-most points last season. But it improved over its final 10 games, allowing just 20.2 points on average.
To upgrade, Detroit drafted Jack Campbell at linebacker with its 18th pick. Then it signed highly-touted Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to anchor the secondary.
Best of all, Detroit did not lose too many key players during the offseason. Sophomore receiver Jameson Williams is suspended for gambling. But Amon-Ra St. Brown returns and the team brought back Marvin Jones so Detroit is fine.
Super Bowl Odds: Detroit No Longer a Longshot
Just last year, it would be unthinkable to link the Detroit Lions to the Super Bowl. But at 22-1, Detroit has an outside shot. The Lions could have the best offense in the NFC next to Philadelphia. The team also plays in the NFC North thus giving it a solid shot to win the division and garner a high seed.
The 2023 Detroit Lions stats could see this team continue to light up the NFL. The defense is young and improving. Most importantly, the players are highly invested in Dan Campbell’s coaching style and will fight tooth and nail every game.
Conference Odds: One of the Top Four
Looking at the conference odds, Detroit has the fourth-best chance to win the NFC and make the Super Bowl at +850. Only Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Dallas are ahead. Part of the reason is because of the NFC’s quarterbacks. Goff would be outside the top five in the AFC. But in the NFC, he’s arguably the third-best.
Detroit’s schedule is also not as difficult as the three teams ahead of it. This team plays Kansas City and Dallas but avoids San Francisco, Cincinnati, Buffalo, and Philadelphia. As such, the Detroit Lions’ standings could improve some just based on this.
Division Odds: Detroit Goes for First Division Title
The Lions have never won the NFC North since it realigned to its current format in 2002. But with Aaron Rodgers leaving the division and Minnesota due for a regression, now could finally be the year Detroit finishes on top. The odds favor Detroit at +135.
Detroit went 5-1 against the division last season. Its only loss was against Minnesota early in the season where Detroit choked in the fourth quarter. The Lions could have another winning record in the division with Green Bay getting worse without Rodgers and Minnesota losing key players. Chicago has plenty of hype but this team is still a work in progress.
Regular Season Wins: A Winning Season & More
Getting nine wins in 2022 was a riveting success for Detroit. But this year, getting nine wins would be considered a big letdown given the team’s 9.5 regular-season win projection. Detroit has the 22nd-ranked schedule based on opponents’ winning percentage in 2022. This means the team has plenty of opportunities to rack up wins.
Detroit has a tough start with a road trip to Kansas City. But six of its next seven games are against teams who finished below .500 last season. Detroit should already have five or six wins heading to its Week 9 bye. From there it gets harder with road games against the Chargers, the Cowboys, and five division games.
To Make Playoffs: A Wild Card at Minimum
Interestingly, the public is betting against Detroit’s win total but is betting for its odds to make the playoffs – now at -170. Even if Detroit falls just short of 10 wins, winning nine games could be enough to snag a wild card spot and make the playoffs.
Side Bets: Lions Favored in Some Awards
Campbell was the people’s choice to win Coach of the Year in 2022. This year, he’s the favorite to do so at +800. But it might be harder for him to win the award as expectations for the team are higher. Detroit will have to exceed its expectations so winning 10 games may not cut it.
But if Detroit starts out strong and upsets Kansas City, it could realistically be undefeated (8-0) heading to its bye week. There is an outside chance the Lions cash the 35-1 line on them to be the last unbeaten team.
Another solid side bet is for Jahmyr Gibbs to win Offensive Rookie of the Year at 8-1. The running back could rack up rushing and receiving yards playing behind an excellent offensive line. He could lead the 2023 Detroit Lions stats with yards at scrimmage and capture the award.
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