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The city of Detroit already understands that when it comes to success, it is about being there at the end a lot more than it is about getting a head start. Now the city hopes that its beloved Lions can come together and rally during the second half of the regular season to finish what they started when they won five straight games to open the year. Despite losing three of their past four, Detroit is still right there in the NFC playoff picture, but if they are going to have any chance at reaching this sports betting postseason the turnaround has to start now as they get set to host the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions (-7)

Sunday, 1:00 PM ET

While the Panthers won’t contend for an NFL playoff spot this season, rookie quarterback Cam Newton and company have already proven they can win games in this league, including a 33-20 drubbing of the Washington Redskins just a couple of weeks ago. Carolina has had a hard time stopping anyone this season, but they have done an excellent job of moving the ball on offense as they rank 8^th in the NFL both in terms of rushing and passing yards. Detroit will need to find a way to at least contain Newton, and their own talented offense will need to overcome the rest.The Lions have an extremely tough schedule coming up with games against the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers and at the New Orleans Saints, and they cannot afford to overlook this betonline contest.

NFL Betting Pick: Detroit Lions – 7