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Jeff Risdon

Lions grow as underdogs in Week 5 matchup with the Patriots

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Both the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots enter their Week 5 matchup with 1-3 records. While the Patriots appear poised to start rookie Bailey Zappe at quarterback due to injuries, the lengthy list of injured players in Detroit has led the odds in New England’s favor.

On Wednesday, SportsBook Wire and Tipico Sportsbook had the Lions being 3-point underdogs.

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  • Spread Favorite: Patriots (-3)
  • Moneyline: Patriots (-166), Lions (+138)
  • Total: 45.5 Points

As of Thursday morning at 8 a.m., the Patriots have moved up to being 3.5-point favorites.

The Lions were 3-0 against the spread prior to the Week 4 loss against Seattle, where Detroit was a 3.5-point favorite to win at home.

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