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2025 Detroit Lions Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl and Season Win Totals

by Spencer Toth - 8/5/2025

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The Detroit Lions are no longer the laughingstock of the NFC, as they are bona fide contenders with Dan Campbell at the helm. While a 15-2 season followed by 0 playoff wins will leave a bitter taste in the Lions' mouths, there is no denying Detroit is capable of another dominant regular season and deep playoff run this year. Replacing their coordinators will be no easy task, but a well-rounded, physical Detroit roster will be in the hunt for the Super Bowl again this season. 

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Offseason Recap

The Detroit Lions were relatively quiet in the offseason, as they didn’t feel the need to upgrade on the field given their dominant 15-2 season last year. Their skill position players all remain unchanged, as does a majority of their entire offensive line. The only meaningful offensive addition Detroit made was in the draft, as they picked up Tate Ratledge in the second round. Ratledge will slot into the starting lineup alongside the legendary Penei Sewell. The Lions also picked up Isaac TeSlaa in the third round via trade, and the athletically talented receiver may be able to make an impact if Detroit suffers offensive injuries again. 

On defense, the Lions were a bit more adventurous, but once again made minimal alterations. Tyleik Williams was their first-round draft pick, but he will need to fight hard for his snaps as the Lions already have a dominant defensive line. Aidan Hutchinson wasn’t an offseason addition, but he will be healthy for week one and will feel like a massive force as he re-enters the active roster. Detroit also bolstered its secondary by handing a record-breaking 4-year, $86 million extension to Kerby Joseph, while picking up DJ Reed from the New York Jets. 

While the on-field personnel will remain relatively consistent, the Detroit Lions will have an entirely new coaching staff in place for the 2025 season. Dan Campbell remains in charge, but he will be without both his offensive and defensive coordinators from last season. OC Ben Johnson has gone to the Lions' division rivals in Chicago, while DC Aaron Glenn is now with the New York Jets. Both men were rightfully promoted after fantastic seasons in Detroit, but these are two massive holes the Lions' front office needed to fill. John Morton will be in charge of the offense, while Kelvin Sheppard will be the defensive coordinator. Maintaining consistent success through coaching changes is no easy task, but the Lions have the roster needed to make a deep playoff run. 

Season Expectations

Super Bowl or bust. The Lions enter the season as one of the Super Bowl favorites despite their early postseason exit last season, and a strong regular season will no longer be enough to keep the fanbase satisfied. Back-to-back 12+ win seasons will have that effect, but the Lions' postseason success, or even a playoff berth altogether, is far from secured. 

The Lions put up 564 points on offense last season, which was the fourth highest total in NFL history. Jared Goff was consistent in the pocket with a career high 37 touchdowns through the air with the second best passer rating in the league at 111.8. The Lions were dominant over the middle of the field, but what really set them apart was their work on the ground. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have changed the blueprint for running back success, as the duo was able to stay fresh, effective, and consistent in the regular season. All three are back for another year in Detroit, and it’s hard to imagine this offense slowing down now. No disrespect to Ben Johnson as a playcaller, but the talent Detroit boasts is hard to deny, and the incoming John Morton will allow this team to pick up right where they left off. 

The Lions were slightly less dominant on defense compared to offense, but they still finished inside the top 10 in most of the major defensive categories. This was despite several key injuries, and a healthy Lions team will not get torched against a team like Washington in the postseason again. Staying healthy, rotating snaps, and securing early leads will be the mantra for this team, and if the coaching staff can manage the workload, the city of Detroit may get the Super Bowl they have long been craving. 

Detroit Lions Schedule Breakdown

The Detroit Lions have a very tough schedule for the upcoming season based on last year’s win percentages. Their opponents have a combined win percentage of .571, which is the second highest in the NFL. Their division sent three teams to the playoffs, as the Packers and Vikings both joined Detroit in the postseason. Chicago is expected to be more competitive this season, while the Vikings and Packers will be looking to chase down Detroit in the NFC North. Those six opponents will not be easy, and it doesn’t get any better for the Lions outside their division. They also have the AFC North, which features the Ravens and Bengals on their schedule, and the NFC East. The NFC East had two teams in the NFC championship game last season, including the eventual Super Bowl champion. Once you add in a primetime matchup against the Chiefs, it isn’t surprising to see the Lions with one of the toughest schedules in the league. The Giants and Browns are their only two ‘easy’ wins, as the rest of their non-division opponents finished with 7+ wins last season. 

Detroit Lions Odds

The Lions are coming into the season with the fifth-best odds to win the Super Bowl at +1100. Their tough schedule and path to the big game are certainly a factor, as the Lions came into the year as outright favorites last season. In terms of the regular season, Detroit has a line of 10.5 wins with -180 odds to make the playoffs. The oddsmakers are expecting quite the drop in performance compared to their 15-2 showing last year, and it is hard to argue with that assessment. Finally, Detroit has +140 odds to repeat as NFC North champions, and the second-best odds to win the NFC at +450. 

2025 Detroit Lions Season Predictions and Best Bets

The Detroit Lions will be a good football team this season, but it is hard to say where their ceiling is in the regular season. While the offense remained intact, losing both coordinators is nothing to scoff at, and the Lions also lost several other key members of their coaching staff. This may not hinder them once they get the ball rolling, but a slow start will make eclipsing their 10.5 win total quite the tall task. While I won’t be touching the Lions in the regular season, there is plenty of value in Detroit to make a deep playoff run. The only reason Washington smoked the Lions in the divisional round last year was the turnover differential, and that is unlikely to happen again this season. Philadelphia is still quite the team to beat, but the NFC lacks other proven contenders outside the Eagles. The Lions are also a great bet to make the postseason at -190, but the best pick you can make is for the Lions to win the NFC at +450 odds. Their offense is truly unstoppable, and a healthy Lions defense will make this price look silly if they play up to expectations. The long era of misery is over in Detroit, and the Lions are poised to turn their regular-season success into playoff accolades this season. 

Pick: Detroit Lions to make the Playoffs -190

Top Pick: Detroit Lions to win the NFC +450

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