Commanders vs. Lions Week 2 Prediction and Odds - Sep 18, 2022

The Detroit Lions take on the Washington Commanders in NFL Week 2 action at Ford Field on Sunday, starting at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Commanders vs. Lions, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

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Who will win Commanders vs. Lions?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Commanders-Lions NFL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lions a 58% chance of winning against the Commanders in Week 2 of the NFL season.

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Commanders vs. Lions Current Odds

• Spread: Lions +1 (-110), Commanders -1 (-105)
• Moneyline: Lions +100, Commanders -110
• Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lions are currently +1 underdogs versus the Commanders, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Commanders (-1) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on the market at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lions at +100, which means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Commanders at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 48.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lions (+1) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 48.5 points is a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Commanders vs. Lions

• Spread: Lions +1 @ -110 via PointsBet (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Lions @ +100 via PointsBet (58% probability) 🔥
• Total: Under 48.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability) 🔥

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Commanders vs. Lions Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Washington vs. Detroit at Ford Field in Week 2 has the Lions winning 24-22.

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Dimers has full coverage of this week's Commanders-Lions matchup in Week 2, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Commanders vs. Lions Player Props

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Commanders vs. Lions? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Commanders and Lions, as well as player stat projections.

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According to DimersBOT, Detroit's D'Andre Swift is most likely to score the first touchdown in Commanders vs. Lions.

DimersBOT gives Swift a 12.0% chance of getting in for six first at Ford Field, while the Lions RB is a 50.6% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime TD scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Washington Commanders

• Antonio Gibson: 11.5% probability
• Terry McLaurin: 7.3% probability
• Curtis Samuel: 7.3% probability
• Logan Thomas: 5.5% probability
• Jahan Dotson: 5.1% probability

Detroit Lions

• D'Andre Swift: 12.0% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 8.6% probability
• DJ Chark: 8.3% probability
• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.4% probability
• Jamaal Williams: 4.2% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Washington Commanders

• Antonio Gibson: 49.4% probability
• Terry McLaurin: 34.6% probability
• Curtis Samuel: 34.3% probability
• Logan Thomas: 25.9% probability
• Jahan Dotson: 25.3% probability

Detroit Lions

• D'Andre Swift: 50.6% probability
• DJ Chark: 39.7% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 38.7% probability
• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 35.0% probability
• Jamaal Williams: 21.1% probability

Commanders-Lions Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Commanders' Carson Wentz is projected to have a big game with 265 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for a whopping 277 yards.

Commanders Starting QB

• Carson Wentz: 265 projected yards

Lions Starting QB

• Jared Goff: 277 projected yards

Commanders Rushing

• Antonio Gibson: 61 projected yards
• J.D. McKissic: 19 projected yards
• Curtis Samuel: 11 projected yards

Lions Rushing

• D'Andre Swift: 69 projected yards
• Jamaal Williams: 35 projected yards
• Jared Goff: 9 projected yards

Commanders Receiving

• Terry McLaurin: 65 projected yards
• Curtis Samuel: 45 projected yards
• Jahan Dotson: 43 projected yards
• Logan Thomas: 42 projected yards
• Antonio Gibson: 22 projected yards

Lions Receiving

• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 72 projected yards
• DJ Chark: 57 projected yards
• T.J. Hockenson: 50 projected yards
• D'Andre Swift: 36 projected yards
• Josh Reynolds: 24 projected yards

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Commanders vs. Lions on Sunday September 18, 2022.

Commanders vs. Lions 2022

The NFL Week 2 action between the Lions and Commanders at Ford Field is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions
• Date: Sunday September 18, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Ford Field

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