Commanders vs Lions Divisional Playoffs Predictions | NFL Playoff Picks Today, Best Bets

The Washington Commanders knocked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round to set up an NFC showdown against the Detroit Lions in the divisional round. Coming fresh off a first-round bye, Detroit will enter this matchup well-rested and ready to go after waiting nearly a year for redemption after an NFC Championship loss last year. Meanwhile, the Commanders look to continue defying the odds in year one of the Jayden Daniels era.

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Commanders vs. Lions

• Location: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan) | Date: Saturday, Jan. 18
• Where to Watch: FOX | Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Spread: Lions -9.5, Moneyline: Lions -550, Total: 55.5

Commanders vs. Lions Best Bet: Commanders +9.5

On Saturday, the Commanders enter this matchup as heavy underdogs on the road against the top-seeded Lions. Detroit has arguably been the league’s most dominant team this year, finishing the regular season with a 15-2 record. The Lions head into this battle with a 7-2 record at home, while Washington carried a 5-3 record on the road. Although Dan Quinn’s squad may not be able to overcome the hostile road environment against a well-built team, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Commanders keep this game close enough that the margin of victory is less than nine points.

Commanders vs. Lions Best Total Bet: Over 55.5

Detroit’s offense has been explosive this season, with mastermind Ben Johnson calling the plays. Between Johnson’s creativity and Dan Campbell’s aggressiveness, the Lions have been one of the most unstoppable offensive teams in the league this season. On the flip side, the rise of rookie sensation Daniels has immediately ascended Washington to the level to compete with any team in the league. Nonetheless, the Lions’ 33.2 points per game and the Commanders’ 23 points per contest make the total seem like a tall task for either squad. A final score of 31-23 seems like a realistic outcome for this matchup.

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Commanders Best Player Bet: Jayden Daniels 2+ Passing Touchdowns +100

As mentioned above, Daniels’s emergence has completely turned the Commanders’ franchise around in less than a year. Washington went from the No. 2 overall pick to competing in the divisional round of the playoffs with a chance to clinch a spot in the NFC Championship for the first time since 1992. Daniels’s ability to scorch an opposing defense with both his arms and legs makes him a nightmare to defend, which oftentimes leads to the Commanders’ offense opening up. Considering Daniels has thrown for 2+ passing touchdowns in six of Washington’s last seven games, it seems safe to say he could be in line for another big game, especially if the Commanders hope to keep pace with Detroit.

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Lions Best Player Bet: Amon-Ra St. Brown 80+ Receiving Yards +110

Amon-Ra St. Brown has been the go-to target in the Lions’ offense for yet another season. The USC product finished the season with 115 receptions for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns. Considering how dominant the wideout is in the regular season, St. Brown will likely elevate his game to another level in the postseason. Against a top corner in Marshon Lattimore on Saturday, expect the Lions star to take this matchup personally and put together a big game that leads his team back to the NFC Championship.