What a cracker to kick off Week 1 at Ford Field! The Detroit Lions held on for a nail-biting 31–30 victory over the New Orleans Saints in an absolute thriller.
Coming into the clash, the markets had the Detroit Lions installed as the clear favourite at 1.32 in the head-to-head, while the New Orleans Saints sat at 3.42. The home side ultimately delivered the win, but it went right down to the wire in a game that kept everyone on edge.
How the tips went
Let's take a look at how our published selections fared in this Ford Field thriller.
Head to Head: Detroit Lions at 1.32 — WIN. The Lions got the job done, securing the victory 31–30.
Line: Detroit Lions -6.5 at 1.85 — LOSS. While the Lions claimed the win, the 1-point margin meant they didn't cover the -6.5 line against a determined New Orleans Saints outfit.