Lions Favored on the Road as Week 10 Odds Set Against the Commanders
The Detroit Lions head into Week 10 as significant favorites on the road against the Washington Commanders, according to opening betting lines released ahead of the match-up.
With Detroit sitting at 5-3 and Washington at 3-6, sportsbooks have priced the Lions at a spread of, 8.5 points on the road.
Several factors are driving the line:
Washington will be without starting quarterback Jayden Daniels after he sustained a dislocated non-throwing-arm elbow in Week 9, leaving the Commanders in a less stable position at the most important on-field role.
The Lions, meanwhile, despite a recent loss, haven’t dropped back-to-back games since 2022 and have shown an ability to rebound quickly from setbacks.
For Washington, the absence of key receiver Terry McLaurin and the injury history of Daniels (elbow, knee, hamstring) have further weakened their outlook.
The strong road-favoring of Detroit suggests that oddsmakers and betting markets expect the Lions to bounce back and assert control in this match-up.
As both teams prepare, the Commanders will need to find stability under backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, whose performance has been inconsistent, strong when clearly designated starter, but uneven when thrust in mid-game.
For the Lions, the challenge will be converting the favoritism into execution on the field, especially following their recent stumble. A win would keep their momentum alive; a loss would raise questions about their ability to close the gap against stronger opponents.