NFL Live In-Game Betting Tips & Strategy: Lions vs. Raiders – Week 8

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

The Detroit Lions (5-2) will play the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Ford Field. The Lions are notable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. The over/under is set at 45.5 in the contest.

This week's matchup that pits the Lions against the Raiders is a good opportunity to make some live bets while you enjoy the action. Keep reading for relevant stats and numbers to help you make the correct calls.

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Lions vs. Raiders Quarter-By-Quarter Betting Tips

1st Quarter

  • The Lions have been winning after the first quarter in five games, have been losing after the first quarter in one game, and have been tied after the first quarter in one game in 2023.
  • Detroit's offense is averaging 6.9 points in the first quarter this season. Defensively, it is giving up 3.4 points on average in the first quarter.
  • In 2023, the Raiders have led after the first quarter in two games, have been behind after the first quarter in two games, and have been knotted up after the first quarter in three games .

2nd Quarter

  • In seven games this year, the Lions have been outscored in the second quarter two times and outscored their opponent five times.
  • Detroit's offense is averaging 7.3 points in the second quarter this year. On defense, it is allowing 6.3 points on average in the second quarter.
  • The Raiders have been outscored in the second quarter five times and won two times in seven games this season.

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3rd Quarter

  • The Lions have won the third quarter in one game this season, been outscored in the third quarter in four games, and been knotted up in the third quarter in two games.
  • On offense, Detroit is averaging two points in the third quarter (29th-ranked) this year. It is giving up 5.4 points on average in the third quarter (24th-ranked) on defense.
  • Out of seven games this season, the Raiders have outscored their opponent in the third quarter one time, been outscored five times, and tied one time.

4th Quarter

  • The Lions have outscored their opponent in the fourth quarter in five games this season, lost that quarter in one game, and they've tied in that quarter in one game.
  • Detroit's offense is averaging 8.7 points in the fourth quarter this season. On the other side of the ball, it is surrendering 5.6 points on average in that quarter.
  • The Raiders have outscored their opponent in the fourth quarter in five games this season. Meanwhile, they've lost the fourth quarter in two games.

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Lions vs. Raiders Half-By-Half Scoring Trends

1st Half

  • The Lions have been leading after the first half in five games this season and have been behind after the first half in two games.
  • Out of seven games this year, the Raiders have been winning after the first half two times and have trailed after the first half five times.

2nd Half

  • The Lions have won the second half in three games this season (2-1 in those contests), lost the second half in three games (2-1), and they've tied in the second half in one game (1-0).
  • Detroit's offense is averaging 10.7 points in the second half this year. Defensively, it is allowing 11 points on average in the second half.
  • Digging into second-half scoring this season, the Raiders have won the second half in four games and have been outscored in the second half in three games.

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