Detroit Lions expert picks and predictions, 2026
Season
Last game: the Lions beat the Cardinals, 45-21 (Week 5). 51 of 54 experts had picked the Lions. Every pick
Lions games, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Picked the Lions | Picks right |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs. NO Saints | W 31-30 | 23 of 23 | 23 of 23 |
| Week 2 | at BUF Bills | L 31-41 | 2 of 23 | 21 of 23 |
| Week 3 | vs. NYJ Jets | W 31-24 | 23 of 23 | 23 of 23 |
| Week 4 | at CAR Panthers | L 26-32 | 22 of 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Week 5 | at ARI Cardinals | W 45-21 | 51 of 54 | 51 of 54 |
How picks on the Lions have done
- Straight-up picks on the Lions: 97-24-0 (80.2%), 121 picks.
- Straight-up picks against the Lions: 22-3-0 (88.0%), 25 picks.
- Spread picks on the Lions: 22-21-0 (51.2%), 43 picks.
- Spread picks against the Lions: 15-14-0 (51.7%), 29 picks.
All tracked experts together, all games this season. Pending picks are counted in the number of picks but not in the record.
Expert records in Lions games
How each expert's picks in Lions games have done, whichever side they took. 5 games is a small sample: many experts are level, and one game moves a record a lot. Season records are on the leaderboard.
Experts who picked at least 3 Lions games, by straight-up win %.
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyn Kahler ESPN | 5-0-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Ben Solak ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Bobby Kownack NFL.com | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Dan Graziano ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Dan Parr NFL.com | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Dave Richard CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Eric Moody ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Gennaro Filice NFL.com | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Jamey Eisenberg CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Jared Dubin CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Fowler ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| John Breech CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Lindsey Thiry ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Matt Bowen ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Mike Clay ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pamela Maldonado ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pete Prisco CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Ryan Wilson CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Seth Wickersham ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Tyler Sullivan CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Jason Reid ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Bergman NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 | — | 5 |
31 experts who picked fewer than 3 Lions games
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Breer Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Anthony Balaj Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Brandon Gowton SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Brandon Knapp Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Christopher Gates Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Conor Orr Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| David Fucillo SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Eric Thompson Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Erik Schlitt Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| GA Skol Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Gilberto Manzano Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| James Dator SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jared Mueller SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jeremy Reisman Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | — | 1 |
| John Pluym Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| John Whiticar Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Mark Schofield SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matt Verderame Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matthew Warren SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Meko Scott Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Mike Florio ProFootballTalk | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mookie Alexander SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| R.J. Ochoa SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Ricky O'Donnell SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Sam Buegler Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Shawn C Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Warren Ludford Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Zac Snyder Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Eva Geitheim Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mike Kadlick Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mitch Goldich Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
NFC North rivals
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