NFL 'TNF' Week 4: Best bets and preview for Packers vs. Lions

As for the Lions, they'll be without offensive linemen Matt Nelson and Halapoulivaati Vaitai and fullback/linebacker Jason Cabinda. Five players are listed as questionable, but running back David Montgomery and offensive tackle Taylor Decker should be good to go. 

Due to Green Bay's lengthy injury report, Detroit has been bet up to -2.5 at most sportsbooks.

'Thursday Night Football' best bets

Green Bay Packers +2.5 (-105 FanDuel)

This number felt correct when it was hanging out around PK and Packers +1, but we've gotten a bit out of control. Reports are Jones and Watson are going to suit up on Thursday night, giving Jordan Love the healthiest supporting cast he's had all season.

The Packers closed as 1.5-point home underdogs against the New Orleans Saints last week with Jones and Watson inactive, and now we've moved a full point up against a similar team with Green Bay's two best offensive weapons back in the lineup. If that doesn't convince you, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is 16-4 against the spread as an underdog in his career. 

This spread feels one point too high, and you might just get a +3 before kickoff if you wait. We'll take the home dog either way.

First half under 22.5 (-110 DraftKings)

Slow starts have been a theme for the both the Packers and Lions to start the season. Green Bay and Detroit have combined to go 6-0 to the first half under this year with an average of 18.3 points scored. 

It also helps that both offenses are beaten up heading into "TNF." Both teams will be missing two offensive linemen, and both starting running backs won't be operating at 100 percent. Add in the fact that this is a division matchup between two head coaches who know each other's teams inside and out, and you've got a delicious recipe for a first-half under.