Packers vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2025
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025, 6:53PM | Published: Aug 19, 2025, 6:43PM
The Green Bay Packers will sqaure off with the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 1 action at Lambeau Field on Monday, beginning at 6:25am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Packers vs Lions game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Green Bay vs Detroit NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Packers a 58% chance of defeating the Lions in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Packers vs Lions: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Lambeau Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Packers $1.74, Lions $2.15
- Line: Packers -2.5 ($1.91), Lions +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Packers at $1.74 and the Lions at $2.15.
The Packers are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lions (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Packers and the Lions have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Packers vs Lions: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Green Bay at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Lions +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 47 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Packers vs Lions best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Packers vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Packers vs Lions at Lambeau Field in Week 1 is the Packers winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Green Bay vs Detroit game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Packers vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Packers vs Lions? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Packers vs Lions.
Jacobs has a 13.4% chance of getting in for six first at Lambeau Field, while the Packers RB has a 56.0% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Packers First TD Tips
- Josh Jacobs: 13.4% probability
- Matthew Golden: 5.1% probability
- Tucker Kraft: 4.8% probability
- Jayden Reed: 4.3% probability
- Romeo Doubs: 4.2% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 11.9% probability
- David Montgomery: 9.0% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.1% probability
- Jameson Williams: 4.9% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 4.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Packers Anytime TD Tips
- Josh Jacobs: 56.0% probability
- Matthew Golden: 26.9% probability
- Tucker Kraft: 25.7% probability
- Jayden Reed: 23.3% probability
- Romeo Doubs: 22.9% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 55.5% probability
- David Montgomery: 45.9% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 38.2% probability
- Jameson Williams: 28.2% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 28.0% probability
Packers-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Packers' Jordan Love is projected for 241 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 243 yards.
Packers Starting QB
- Jordan Love: 241 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 243 projected passing yards
Packers Rushing Yards
- Josh Jacobs: 73 projected yards
- Emanuel Wilson: 18 projected yards
- Chris Brooks: 14 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 74 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 48 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 5 projected yards
Packers Receiving Yards
- Matthew Golden: 54 projected yards
- Romeo Doubs: 41 projected yards
- Tucker Kraft: 41 projected yards
- Jayden Reed: 37 projected yards
- Dontayvion Wicks: 21 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 72 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 56 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 43 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 26 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 18 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Green Bay vs Detroit game.
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Packers vs Lions: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 game between the Packers and Lions at Lambeau Field is scheduled to begin at 6:25am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Monday 8 September 2025
- Time: 6:25am AEST
- Venue: Lambeau Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Green Bay vs Detroit predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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