2022 Detroit Lions Team Futures Odds, Picks, and Preview: Super Bowl, Win Total, and Playoff Predictions

Jon Metler

Last Updated: August 21, 2022 10:35 AM EDT • 3 min 6 sec read. Twitter link Google News Link

As the Dan Campbell era enters its second season in Detroit, many people believe the Detroit Lions could be a sleeper team this year. Check out the Lions’ futures odds, picks, and preview for the upcoming season.

Though the Lions didn't bite off as many kneecaps as they would have liked in 2021, the coach Campbell version of this team played hard and never gave up. Even though the Lions were underdogs in all 17 of their regular-season games, they managed to have an excellent record against the spread (11-6 ATS).

By selecting Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick and trading with the Minnesota Vikings to select Jameson Williams with the 12th overall pick, the Lions received rave reviews for their draft class. Detroit is headed in the right direction under Bob Quinn, but will it result in more victories in 2022?

Here’s our 2022 NFL season preview for the Detroit Lions with a look at the team’s futures markets and our top picks (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook).

Detroit Lions 2022 Picks

Aidan Hutchinson to win Defensive Rookie of the Year Award (+600 via FanDuel)
Over/Under 6.5 wins (-110/-110 via FanDuel)
D’Andre Swift Under 1400.5 rushing + receiving yards (-115 via DraftKings)
Amon-Ra St. Brown Over 5.5 receiving touchdowns (+100 via DraftKings)

Hutchinson To Win Defensive Rookie of the Year (+600)

Since the Lions have one of the worst defensive lines in the NFL, Hutchinson will be starting Week 1 and will have plenty of opportunities to make plays. Aside from the volume of playing time he should receive, early reports indicate he's impressed teammates and coaches during OTAs and mandatory minicamps.

Hutchinson is the short shot in this market, but the +600 available at FanDuel is significantly higher than what he's trading for at Caesars Sportsbook. Hutchinson has already been lowered to a +350 favorite at Caesars.

The last three winners of this award were all edge rushers, and although Hutchinson is the favorite, I don't believe he should be overlooked.

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Over/Under 6.5 Wins (-110/-110)

This is a tight line, and I don't have any lean to the Over or Under. Once the Lions' win total has been adjusted following a couple of games, I would consider attacking it.

You should play the Over 6.5 on the pre-flop if you intend to bet that way this season. It will be imperative for them to take advantage of their home games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and Seattle Seahawks in the first four weeks of the season if they hope to go Over this number.

If you're interested in betting on the Under, I recommend looking for the adjusted win total following their Week 4 game against the Seahawks. The Lions will face teams such as New England, Dallas, and Green Bay following that game.

Swift Under 1400.5 Rushing + Receiving Yards (-115)

Swift's rushing and receiving yards this season are likely to fall below this number for a number of reasons, none of which are related to his sheer talent. Swift is one of the most dynamic running backs in the NFL when he's healthy, but he's battled injuries during his first two seasons, and the 1400.5 indicates he'll be healthy and productive this season.

According to Fantasy Pros, Swift is projected to carry the ball 215 times during this season, while his maximum number of rushes in any season, NCAA or NFL, is 196. As a comparison, Jonathan Taylor had 299 rushing attempts as a freshman at Wisconsin. As far as I am concerned, Swift is not a high-volume running back, and the Lions have also implied they feel the same way.

When Jamaal Williams was active, Swift averaged only 9.6 carries per game and accounted for just 41.6% of the carries.

St. Brown Over 5.5 Receiving Touchdowns (+100)

In his first 11 games with the Lions as a rookie, St. Brown failed to score a touchdown. During his final six games, he recorded five receiving touchdowns and was rated as one of the most efficient targets in the red zone by Pro Football Focus.

Despite not being utilized fully at the beginning of the season, St. Brown led the Lions with 15 red-zone targets by the end of the season. Considering what St. Brown accomplished during the final six games of the season, it's difficult to understand how this total opened at 5.5 and not much higher.

In light of the +100 price point available on the Over and the total sitting at 5.5, this is definitely a player future that I intend to back in the coming season.

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Lions 2022 odds, picks, and preview made on 7/21/2022 at 9:27 a.m. ET

Written By:
Jon Metler

Jon Metler is a Sports Betting Analyst at SportsbookReview.com. Having played, coached, and officiated basketball, he immediately turned his attention to the NBA and College Basketball when he entered the sports betting space. Sports betting has been a part of his life for over 13 years, and he specializes in futures markets and player props, particularly in the NBA. In pursuit of value, he keeps a close eye on movements in the betting markets. He believes strongly in analytics and staying ahead of the curve; let the numbers do the talking. A graduate of the University of Windsor with a degree in Sports Studies, Jon enjoys spending time with his dogs when he isn't watching basketball.