Detroit Lions Draw +170 Pick to Win NFC North as McIntyre Cites Easier Schedule

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 15

+170 is Jason McIntyre’s preferred Lions wager, with the analyst backing Detroit to reclaim the NFC North rather than play its 10.5-win total.
A 4-6 finish over Detroit’s last 10 games last season drives that call: McIntyre sees several close losses as signs of possible positive regression in 2026.
Detroit’s case rests on an offense built around Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and a bigger role for Jahmyr Gibbs after David Montgomery’s exit, plus new coordinator Drew Petzing replacing Ben Johnson’s influence.
Schedule strength also factors in: McIntyre says the Lions face an easier path than the Bears and Packers, while the Vikings still have a quarterback battle.
He also likes Detroit to start 3-2 at +170 through five games and backs St. Brown to top 1,249.5 receiving yards for a fourth straight season.