Detroit Lions open a 3-point favorite over Carolina Panthers — about 61% implied to win outright. The 47.5 total prices it near 25–22.

Detroit Lions went 9–8 in 2025 — #10 of 32 by point differential (+4.0/g).

Carolina Panthers went 8–9 in 2025 — #25 of 32 by point differential (-4.1/g), but +1.5 of those wins outran their scoring margin, a regression flag.

Detroit Lions drew one of the softest 2026 slates (strength of schedule #27).