Commanders vs. Lions Prediction: Detroit Predicted to Win Divisional Round Game [2025]

The Detroit Lions will square off with the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs at Ford Field on Saturday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lions as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Washington-Detroit game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Lions are more likely to win, while the Commanders have a lower chance of victory."

This updated Commanders vs. Lions betting preview builds on my early Commanders vs. Lions prediction that I released at the start of the week.

For expanded analysis of today’s game, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Commanders vs. Lions predictions page.

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Commanders vs. Lions Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's matchup between the Lions and Commanders at Ford Field is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions
• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Ford Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Lions and Commanders gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Commanders vs. Lions matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Commanders vs. Lions Predictions

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NFL game between the Commanders and Lions 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Lions a 75% chance of defeating the Commanders. Our predicted final score has the Lions winning 31-23.

According to our model, the Lions (-7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 55.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Commanders vs. Lions Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Commanders vs. Lions Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Commanders vs. Lions matchup is on the moneyline.

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Commanders vs. Lions TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Commanders vs. Lions?

According to our model, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is most likely to score the first TD in Commanders vs. Lions.

Our projections give Gibbs a 16.0% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions RB is a 66.7% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

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Commanders vs Lions Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Commanders and Lions. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Commanders vs. Lions Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Commanders' Jayden Daniels is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Lions' Jared Goff.

Commanders Rushing

Brian Robinson, Jayden Daniels and Austin Ekeler are projected to be the leading rushers for the Commanders.

Lions Rushing

Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds are expected to lead the Lions in rushing yards.

Commanders Receiving

Terry McLaurin, Zach Ertz, Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Austin Ekeler are projected to top the receiving yards for the Commanders.

Lions Receiving

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs and Tim Patrick are projected to lead the Lions in receiving yards.

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Conclusion

We predict the Lions, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat the Commanders on Saturday.

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