Packers vs. Lions prediction, picks: Green Bay rides rushing attack in critical Week 7 clash

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Richter, E. (2026, October 25). Packers vs. Lions prediction, picks: Green Bay rides rushing attack in critical Week 7 clash. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/betting/packers-vs-lions-prediction-nfl-week-7-picks-best-bets-odds/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-25 · by Erich Richter

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Erich Richter predicts that the Green Bay Packers will upset the Detroit Lions in a Week 7 NFC North matchup despite being three-point underdogs. The prediction hinges on Green Bay's improved defense and their ability to exploit Detroit’s weak defensive DVOA ranking, particularly through running back Josh Jacobs. Richter advises betting on the Packers covering the spread, the game going under the total points, and Jacobs having over 12.5 rushing attempts.
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In Week 7 of the NFL season, the Green Bay Packers are set to face the Detroit Lions in a critical NFC North showdown as three-point underdogs. Both teams have similar DVOA ratings, coming in at No. 17 and No. 18, respectively; however, the Packers rank No. 4 defensively while the Lions are ranked No. 25 against the pass and overall defense is rated No. 23 offensively. Despite key defensive player Micah Parsons not being active for Detroit, analysts remain skeptical about the Lions' ability to defend Green Bay's rushing attack, particularly with Josh Jacobs returning from injury. Packers are expected to leverage their strong running game, potentially leading to high rush attempts by Jacobs and limiting passing opportunities for Amon Ra-St. Brown and Jameson Williams of the Lions.

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Erich Richter
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🔮 They’re both rated pretty much even in terms of DVOA, coming in at No. 17 in DVOA (No. 11 on offense, No. 25 on defense), while the Packers are No. 18 (No. 23 on offense and No. 4 on defense). So no, Micah Parsons is not active, but that really isn’t stopping them. Had Josh Jacobs not returned for the Packers, I’d be all in on the Over, and likely would have had some bets targeting the Over on both Christian Watson and Matthew Golden’s receiving yards. I’m still bullish on them overall, but Jacobs’ return allows Green Bay the option to run the ball much more.
🔮 NFL fans have were stuck watching the Falcons in three straight primetime games — and maybe, just maybe, there’s a reason for it.
🔮 As he is set for free agency, everyone is guessing who will take Aikman’s place, with many adding that Greg Olson could head to ESPN after being demoted to Fox’s No. 2 booth and some are even projecting that current NFL coaches will leave their respective positions to sit next to Buck.
🔮 Aikman is set to be a free agent at the end of this season and appears poised to split with the network.
🔮 Game 6 of the ALCS heads back to St. Petersburg on Monday where the home team Rays will send prized trade deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta to the mound.
🔮 As a result of the multiple blood clots that have been found in his lungs, Hurts will be out till mid-January as he requires more significant care than previously known.
🔮 This is one of those few times when I have actually been “waiting all day for Sunday night,” as Carrie Underwood would put it.
🔮 - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code That 0-4 start could quickly turn into 5-4 and you’ll be off to the races. Buy low on a Houston team that is all-in this year.
🔮 As is always the goal in sports wagering, we’re looking to get the best numbers and values on players. On “Sunday Night Football,” we have a massive projected total of 52.5 total points between the Cowboys and Packers, implying seven touchdowns will be scored in this game. Let’s buy the dip here and say thank you in what will be a bettor’s delight of a game.
🔮 With some positivity, Kiper has Manning rated ahead of Oregon QB Dante Moore, whom many prognosticators believed would be the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, a pick held by the Jets.
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Packers ORG · 7× Lions ORG · 4× NFL ORG · 4× Green Bay GPE · 3× Detroit GPE · 2× Jacobs PERSON · 2× Josh Jacobs PERSON · 2× Christian Watson PERSON · 1× Matthew Golden PERSON · 1× Micah Parsons PERSON · 1×

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They’re both rated pretty much even in terms of DVOA, coming in at No. 17 in DVOA (No. 11 on offense, No. 25 on defense), while the Packers are No. 18 (No. 23 on offense and No. 4 on defense). So no, Micah Parsons is not active, but that really isn’t stopping them. Had Josh Jacobs not returned for the Packers, I’d be all in on the Over, and likely would have had some bets targeting the Over on both Christian Watson and Matthew Golden’s receiving yards. I’m still bullish on them overall, but Jacobs’ return allows Green Bay the option to run the ball much more.
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🔮 They’re both rated pretty much even in terms of DVOA, coming in at No. 17 in DVOA (No. 11 on offense, No. 25 on defense), while the Packers are No. 18 (No. 23 on offense and No. 4 on defense). So no, Micah Parsons is not active, but that really isn’t stopping them. Had Josh Jacobs not returned for the Packers, I’d be all in on the Over, and likely would have had some bets targeting the Over on both Christian Watson and Matthew Golden’s receiving yards. I’m still bullish on them overall, but Jacobs’ return allows Green Bay the option to run the ball much more.

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

A massive total is on the board for this weekend’s NFC North showdown between the Packers and Lions, with Green Bay coming into Detroit as a three-point underdog. asserted
Bay → come → underdog
It’s an interesting matchup for both of these teams. asserted
It → ’ → teams
They’re both rated pretty much even in terms of DVOA, coming in at No. 17 in DVOA (No. 11 on offense, No. 25 on defense), while the Packers are No. 18 (No. 23 on offense and No. 4 on defense). So no, Micah Parsons is not active, but that really isn’t stopping them. Had Josh Jacobs not returned for the Packers, I’d be all in on the Over, and likely would have had some bets targeting the Over on both Christian Watson and Matthew Golden’s receiving yards. I’m still bullish on them overall, but Jacobs’ return allows Green Bay the option to run the ball much more. asserted
return → rat → ball
I think the Lions will have a tough time against this defense and it could easily be a slow day for Amon Ra-St. Brown and Jameson Williams. uncertain
it → think → Brown
I’ll target Josh Jacobs’ rush attempts because I’m actually bullish on the Packers to win this road game. asserted
Packers → target → game
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code My model projects a 23.71-24.21 score in favor of the Lions, giving us legitimate value on Green Bay +3 and the Under, which is, of course, a correlated outcome. Same-game parlay those all day long, and if the Packers win, Jacobs will get a ton of running attempts. asserted
Jacobs → read → attempts
PREDICTION: Same-Game parlay (+272, DraftKings): Packers +3 + Under 53.5 total points | Josh Jacobs Over 12.5 rushing attempts (-130, BetRivers) | 22+ attempts (+1200, Fanatics Sportsbook) Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. asserted
he → trust → betting
During the football season he’s showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. asserted
he → showcase → market
While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022. asserted
return → bet → 2022
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