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ATS STATS Team Grading Report: The Detroit Lions – 12/04/25

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⭐ ATS STATS – Team Grading Report

Detroit Lions ($DET) β€” Market Grade: B | Market Sentiment: NEUTRAL (53 Days)


🏈 Team Overview

  • Record: 7–5
  • O/U Record: 7–5
  • Current ATS Streak: 3 ATS Losses
  • Last 7 Games: 3–4
  • DMVI: –4
  • Confidence Index: 33%
  • Market Sentiment: NEUTRAL (53 Days)
  • Current Game: vs Dallas Cowboys (–4 / 55)
  • Next Game: @ LA Rams

Detroit is stuck in the mud β€” not sinking, but spinning. Their offense can explode for 40+ one week and score 16 the next. Their defense lets opponents hang around, increasing volatility and turning them into a high-risk, high-reward B-team.

The market has been Neutral for almost two months because books can’t reliably price Detroit β€” and neither can the public.

This is where ATS Stats provides the edge.


πŸ“Š 1. Market Value Index Breakdown

DMVI: –4

A –4 score usually indicates:
βœ” Strong ATS potential when undervalued
βœ– Declining performance when asked to cover bigger spreads

This tracks perfectly with Detroit’s 3-game ATS losing streak. They’re no longer sneaking up on anybody.

53-Day Neutral Cycle

Neutral cycles scream uncertainty β€” not necessarily bad, but unreliable.

Public bettors lose the most money on Neutral teams because they don’t identify the pattern. Your members will.

33% Confidence Index

This is a yellow flag.
The team is in an identity transition.


πŸ” 2. PVI–SOS System Trends (ATS STATS Exclusive)

Team-Specific PVI-SOS

Detroit as Home Team vs B-Type Opponent Coming Off a SU Loss (Last 10):

  • No qualifying data (0–0 across the board)

Neutral indicator.

League-Level PVI-SOS Matchup Trend

Any B-Type Home Team vs B-Type Opponent Coming Off a SU Loss:

  • SU: 11–5
  • ATS: 9–7
  • O/U: 4–12 (Massive UNDER trend)

This is the key takeaway:
B-vs-B games trend Under at extreme levels.

Combine that with Detroit’s defensive volatility and Dallas’ physical style?
This trend matters.


🧱 3. Situational Stats & Team Identity

Detroit’s situational profile is a tale of two teams:

Home Favorite: 2–2

PF: 26.5 β€” PA: 23.5
Not reliable, nearly coin-flip ATS.

Home Underdog: 2–0

PF: 43 β€” PA: 15.5
Elite in the dog role β€” they play looser, more aggressive.

Road Favorite: 2–2

PF: 27.75 β€” PA: 25.75
High scoring, low stability.

Road Underdog: 1–1

PF: 23.5 β€” PA: 23
Neutral β€” fits their market sentiment.


πŸ”₯ 4. Recent Performance Metrics

Sample PF PA Interpretation
L3 22.33 24.67 Getting outscored β€” ATS risk
L5 27 24.6 Offense producing, defense leaking
L7 25.14 23.14 Slight positive scoring margin
L10 28.5 22.6 Peak Detroit β€” big-scoring windows
L15 29.17 22.83 Highest scoring profile of any B-team

Summary:

Detroit remains a top-tier scoring offense, but their defense creates ATS inconsistency. They can beat anyone β€” or melt your ticket β€” depending on game state.


🧠 5. Top Historical Trends for Detroit

These trends are gold for bettors:

  • 13–4 SU as a –3.5 to –6.5 favorite in December, Weeks 12–16
  • 9–4 SU as a –3.5 to –6.5 favorite scoring ≀24 points last game
  • 19–13 SU as a favorite after 2 Overs
  • 17–3 SU for any favorite in December, Weeks 12–16, scoring 22–28 last game
  • Over 10–1 vs NFC East opponents at home (last 10 years)

Critical note:

Their biggest historical Over trend contradicts the PVI–SOS Under trend.

This creates a rare market conflict, and bettors will trip over it without proper guidance.


πŸ“˜ 6. Season Log Review β€” The Detroit Story

Early Season:

Detroit opened 3–1 with high-scoring blowouts (52 vs CHI, 37 vs CIN).
The offense looked unstoppable.

Midseason Reality Check:

Losses vs Minnesota & Philadelphia exposed defensive leaks.

Recent Form:

Detroit is 2–3 SU and 1–4 ATS in their last 5.
Scoring remains strong, but defensive reliability has dropped sharply.

They are becoming a public favorite with declining ATS value β€” the most dangerous category in sports betting.


πŸ”₯ 7. Betting Value Assessment

Value Rating: β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† (Medium Risk)

Best Markets:

  • Overs in NFC East & Dome games
  • Unders when PVI–SOS B-vs-B trend applies
  • ATS only in underdog roles
  • Avoid large favorite spots

Risk Level:

  • High due to ATS slide and mismatch between public perception & actual team health.

This is not a team to trust blindly.


πŸ“ 8. Final Report Card

Category Grade Notes
Market Grade B High ceiling, low ATS reliability
Cycle Strength C 53-day Neutral cycle
DMVI A- Strong value when undervalued
Situational Edges B Dog role strong; fav role shaky
PVI–SOS Strength A Heavy Under in B-vs-B
Betting Value C+ Good in specific situations only

⭐ Final Verdict: HOLD

Detroit is a volatile, high-scoring B-team whose defensive inconsistency makes them unreliable against the spread.
Great in the dog role.
Avoid as chalk.
Target totals strategically.


 

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Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.