New England Patriots @ Detroit Lions odds, predictions and betting tips

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Two teams firmly in the chase for top spot in their divisions go head-to-head in Germany on Sunday afternoon, as the Detroit Lions take on the New England Patriots.The Pats currently find themselves in second place in the AFC East ahead of this weekend’s clash at Allianz Stadium in Munich.Detroit, currently occupying second place in the NFC North, have been in a great run of form and the Lions are fancied to triumph in this Bavarian battle on Sunday.GET UP TO £30 IN FREE BETS ON THE NFL WITH talkSPORT BET*New England Patriots @ Detroit Lions TipsDetroit Lions to winUnder 50.5 pointsJahmyr Gibbs Over 109.5 Rushing YardsAmon-Ra St. Brown Over 0.5 Receiving TouchdownsBet Builder pays out at 10/1Lions to roar in BavariaWhile the Patriots have lost two of their last three games, against the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, Detroit go into this encounter on a four-game winning streak.Quarterback Jared Goff has kept the Lions ticking over, with back-to-back wins against the Arizona Cardinals, Packers, Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins taking Detroit to a 6-2 record.Given the contrasting form of these two sides, the Lions to win forms the foundation of this 10/1 Bet Builder.Conditions to play their partExpect conditions to be cold in Bavaria this weekend, with temperatures expected to be around zero degrees come kick-off at Allianz Stadium.Both Goff and fellow quarterback Drake Maye will have to try to handle the freezing conditions and a low-scoring encounter might well be on the cards.All of the Lions last three games have ended with under 50.5 total points and that trend is backed to continue on Sunday.Gibbs to put in the groundworkGoff has thrown for no more than 177 yards in his last two games, which shows more of a reliance on the Lions’ running game.With that, Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs has thrived and the talented 24-year-old is fancied to run for 110 yards or more this weekend against the Patriots.Gibbs has broken that 109.5 rushing-yard barrier in three of his last four games, and he can do so again against this Pats’ defence at Allianz Stadium.St. Brown to strike at Allianz StadiumWhile Gibbs will be doing plenty of the grunt work on the ground, Goff does have options in the air.Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of Goff’s prime options, with the 27-year-old having been a passing target 86 times already this season.With 657 receiving yards and five touchdowns already to his name, it would be little surprise to see St. Brown add at least one more touchdown to his name in this highly anticipated encounter on German soil.New England Patriots @ Detroit Lions TipsDetroit Lions to winUnder 50.5 pointsJahmyr Gibbs Over 109.5 Rushing YardsAmon-Ra St. Brown Over 0.5 Receiving TouchdownsBet Builder pays out at 10/1GET UP TO £30 IN FREE BETS ON THE NFL WITH talkSPORT BET*All odds correct at time of writing.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.