Bills vs. Lions Thursday Night Football: How Iowans Can Get Up to $1,000 Back on Betting Action

Buffalo hosts Detroit in tonight's Thursday Night Football showdown, and new theScore Bet customers can use promo code YAHOOBONUS to get a Bet Reset worth up to $1,000. For Iowa sports fans looking to get in on the action, this offer provides a safety net if their first wager doesn't hit.

The Bills and Lions last met in a 48-42 thriller, and both offenses look explosive again this season. Here's what Iowa bettors need to know before kickoff.

Lions at Bills: What to expect in tonight's matchup

The Buffalo Bills opened their season with a 36-31 road win over Houston. Josh Allen threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while Dalton Kincaid hauled in 130 receiving yards. DJ Moore added 100 receiving yards and a score in the victory.

Detroit also won its opener, but it wasn't pretty. The Lions jumped out to a 21-0 lead over New Orleans, then watched the Saints battle back. Detroit escaped with a 31-30 overtime win after New Orleans failed a two-point conversion attempt.

Jared Goff threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns, while Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 156 yards and two scores. But the Detroit defense allowed 469 total yards and surrendered two huge fourth-down conversions late. Those red flags could be costly against a Bills offense that just put up 36 points on the road.

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Thursday Night Football betting prediction

The Over 53.5 points looks like the smart play in tonight's Lions vs. Bills matchup.

Unders often get attention in primetime and early season games, but that's creating value on the Over here. This total probably should sit in the upper 50s. These teams combined for 67 points in Week 1, and neither offense looks likely to get shut down tonight.

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