The Washington Commanders will face off against the Detroit Lions in a key NFC Divisional Round matchup this Saturday. The Commanders are riding high after a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. In contrast, the Lions, who have enjoyed a bye week, are fresh off a commanding 31-9 win against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
Washington, finishing the season at 12-5, secured the sixth seed in the playoffs by finishing second in the NFC East, boasting a solid 6-3 record on the road this season. Detroit, however, enters the contest as the NFC's top seed with a formidable 15-2 record, including a 7-2 mark at home.
The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit, with the Lions established as 9.5-point favorites. The total points for the game are set at 55.5. Betting expert Larry Hartstein has provided predictions and insights on the matchup, reflecting on his successful track record with Commanders' picks in previous games.
