NFL Road favorites: Detroit Lions: ATS Record Since 1999
Teams laying points on the road. 55 team-games since 1999.
Against the spread: 24-28-3 (46.2%)
Straight up: 29-25-1 (53.7%)
Over/under: 33-21-1 (61.1% overs)
Average cover margin: -1.87 points
Is it real?
Betting against it, a bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 2 times, so it is consistent with luck. 1999-2015: 6-18 (25.0%); 2016-2026: 18-10 (64.3%). Break-even at -110 is 52.4%.
This week’s games that fit
- 2026-11-08: DET at MIA
By season
| Season | ATS | Cover % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 2-1 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 6-1 | 85.7% |
| 2023 | 5-1 | 83.3% |
| 2022 | 0-1 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2019 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 2-0 | 100.0% |
| 2017 | 1-1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2016 | 0-1 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 1-1 | 50.0% |
| 2014 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 3-3 | 50.0% |
| 2012 | 1-3 | 25.0% |
| 2011 | 1-1-2 | 50.0% |
| 2008 | 0-1 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 0-1 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 0-1 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 0-1 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 0-2 | 0.0% |
Questions
What is the ATS record of NFL road favorites for the Detroit Lions?
24-28-3 against the spread (46.2%) in 55 team-games since 1999, 29-25-1 straight up and 33-21-1 on the over/under.
Is this trend likely to be luck?
Betting against it, a bettor with no edge makes this much profit about 1 in 2 times, so it is consistent with luck.
Did it hold up?
1999-2015: 6-18 (25.0%); 2016-2026: 18-10 (64.3%).