The Chargers will play the Lions on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. The matchup takes place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC, Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024-25 NFL preseason is underway for the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Chargers currently have a 91.67 preseason power ranking (97.33 for the 2023 preseason). Contrast this to the Detroit Lions who'll play this matchup with a 93.33 preseason power ranking (95.00 in 2023).
- Away Los Angeles Chargers - The Los Angeles Chargers currently have a 1-0-0 record as an away team (2-0-0 in 2023). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions currently have a 1-0-0 record as a home team (1-1-0 in 2023). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Los Angeles Chargers rank 22nd (38) in the preseason, with the Detroit Lions ranked 13th (51) for points scored in the 2024 preseason.
- Points Against - The Los Angeles Chargers are 15th (48) in the preseason for points against. The Detroit Lions stand 11th (54) in the 2024 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Chargers have a 1-2-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions at 2-1-0. Last year, the Los Angeles Chargers had a 2-1-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions finishing with a 2-1-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Chargers be settin' sail to face the Lions on Thursday...
In the Hall of Fame Weekend matchup, Los Angeles be lookin' to plunder victory...
On the preseason seas, the Chargers be 1-2-0 while the Lions be 2-1-0. Ye can bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com. Raise the anchor and review the odds below!
Best Chargers at Lions Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Chargers | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Chargers | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Chargers are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 33.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 33.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Chargers are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Chargers
Lions
7/31/25 8:10pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Chargers - Los Angeles Chargers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Los Angeles Chargers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Chargers at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
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Chargers
Lions
7/31/25 8:10pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Hall of Fame Weekend | Chargers vs Lions Thursday, July 31st, 2025 Hall Of Fame Game | LAC 34, DET 7 Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | Chargers by 27 |
| 2023 Week 10 | Lions vs Chargers Sunday, November 12th, 2023 | DET 41, LAC 38 SoFi Stadium | Lions by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz* - Detroit Lions | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0.882 | 564 | 342 | 7-2-0 | 8-0-0 | 6-0-0 | 1.000 | 11-1-0 | 0.917 | 3W | 4-1-0 |
| xy - Los Angeles Chargers | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 402 | 301 | 5-3-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 3W | 3-2-0 |
Los Angeles Chargers & Detroit Lions Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Los Angeles Chargers Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Chargers | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +1000 Bet |
Los Angeles Chargers & Detroit Lions Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 at 8:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.