Teddy Bridgewater under 1.5 passing TDs (+104)
Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater has 16 passing touchdowns in 12 games this season. That is a respectable number, but he has not had many big days through the air. In fact, Bridgewater has not thrown 2 touchdown passes in the same game since Week 7 against the Browns. The Louisville alum has 4 touchdown passes in 5 games since then.
The Lions don’t have a great passing defense, but they have actually been solid at limiting passing touchdowns in recent weeks. Over their last 5 games, Detroit has allowed 5 total touchdown passes to opposing QBs, and Kirk Cousins was the only QB to throw 2 touchdowns against them in that stretch. The Broncos put an emphasis on running the ball, which could take the ball out of Bridgewater’s hands at times. It’s also worth noting that Bridgewater has thrown 2+ touchdown passes just once at home so far this season. Look for Bridgewater to stay under 1.5 passing touchdowns.
Lions team total under 15 points (-110)
It is no secret that the Lions are struggling to score points this season. The Lions are scoring just 16.9 points per game this season, which 29th in the league. Detroit’s offense has been even more anemic on the road. In 6 road games on the year, the Lions are scoring 15.5 points per game. In addition, they have scored just 26 total points in their last 2 road games. No matter how you slice it, the Lions have a tough time finding the end zone.
Things won’t get any easier for the Lions in this one as they go up against one of the best scoring defenses in the league. Denver is allowing 18.2 points per game to their opponents, and that is the 3rd-best mark in the league. Detroit QB Jared Goff has been under a lot of pressure each week, and that has resulted in the Lions giving up the 5th-most sacks this season (30). The Broncos should be able to put pressure on Goff, and in turn, they should be able hold the Lions to a small amount of points.
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