The Detroit Lions are continuing their best season ever with more good news. For the first time in franchise history, online sportsbooks are favoring the Lions to win the NFL’s highest reward, the Super Bowl trophy.
While it seems hard to believe for outsiders looking in, Detroit fans will tell you they have waited for this day for many years. The Lions are among the few NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl despite having some of the best players to ever play the game, including Barry Sanders, Billy Sims, and Calvin Johnson.
This year, however, things are looking up. After making it to the NFL Conference Championship last year, the team is looking to further their playoff run with a Super Bowl appearance. The Lions are among the few teams that have never made an NFL Super Bowl appearance, alongside the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns.
The Lions won four NFL Championships in 1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957 before the modern-day Super Bowl era. This year, they are stacked with an explosive offense and a hard-hitting defense, and oddsmakers have taken notice.
Last Year’s Conference Championship
Last year, the Lions surprised everyone when they made a deep playoff run that brought them within three points of a Super Bowl appearance. The Lions went on to see their season end against the 49ers in the NFC championship game, where they lost 34-31. The 49ers would advance, only to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs 25-22 in overtime.
2024-25 Betting Odds For The Detroit Lions
Legal Super Bowl betting sites have updated their odds and shown that the Lions are the favorite to win the big game. The Lions are currently 9-1 going into week 12 of the regular season. They have the same record as the back-to-back champs, the Chiefs, but they have won more dominantly.
Below are the odds for the Detroit Lions from Bovada’s online sportsbook.
Odds To Win The Super Bowl
- Detroit Lions +400
- Kansas City Chiefs +425
- Buffalo Bills +650
- Baltimore Ravens +750
- Philadelphia Eagles +750
- San Francisco 49ers +1200
- Pittsburgh Steelers +1800
- Green Bay Packers +2000
- Houston Texans +2200
- Minnesota Vikings +2200
- Los Angeles Chargers +2800