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NFL odds and lines, Giants vs. Lions 2013: Detroit favored in high-scoring game against New York

The Lions are heavy favorites against the Giants in Detroit on Sunday.

The Lions will host the Giants on Sunday in Week 16. Detroit is 1-4 in the last five games while the Giants are 2-3 and are coming off two massive blowout losses. Despite both teams' lack of recent success, the Lions are considered a big favorite against the Giants. Detroit is favored by 8.5 points at home against New York, according to OddsShark.

The Lions are 6-8 against the spread this season, while the Giants are 5-9 on the year. New York is 3-4 on the road and Detroit is 3-4 at home against the spread. Both teams have awful against the spread records over the last several games.

The over/under for the game is 48.5 points. While both have been bad against the spread, their over/under records are pretty decent. Detroit is 8-6, while New York is 7-7 when it comes to the total points line. The Lions are averaging 25.6 points per game, while the Giants are averaging a 17.93 score in matchups this season.

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