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The last time the Detroit Lions hosted the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field, Josh Allen led a four-play, 48-yard drive that set up a Tyler Bass game-winning 45-yard field goal, sealing a 28-25 Thanksgiving victory for the Bills in 2022. That loss snapped a three-game winning streak for a Lions team that had clawed its way back from a 1-6 start to the season. It also contributed to Detroit narrowly missing the playoffs, as the team finished with a 9-8 record. When the two teams meet again on Sunday for the first time since that game, NFL analysts are predicting a different outcome. Earlier this week, three major sportsbooks listed the Lions as slight favorites. Experts point to Detroit’s dynamic offense and a Bills defense that has struggled recently as key reasons for the Lions’ edge heading into the Week 15 clash in Motown. The Lions are also returning to a more typical schedule following a grueling stretch of games and are expected to have several key players back in the lineup. Additionally, Buffalo has faced challenges on the road this season, posting a 4-3 away record. Meanwhile, Ford Field has quickly developed a reputation as one of the NFL’s most formidable venues for visiting teams. Here’s what experts are saying ahead of Sunday’s pivotal matchup: MLive Benjamin Raven’s pick: “Lions 31, Bills 23 — I learned my lesson doubting these Lions last week. And I’m not about to do it after a couple of extra days of rest. They should be healthier and ready to roll in this matchup of the NFL’s top two scoring teams.” The Athletic Pick: Bills “This game won’t be as high-scoring as the Bills’ loss to the Rams last week, and one of the reasons is the game won’t be as fast — the Bills aren’t very good at stopping the run and the Lions combo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery is the second-best in the league. The Bills had no answer for Rams receivers Puka Nacua or Cooper Kupp either, but we are going to attribute part of that to looking past the Rams to this game. The Lions are going to need to put up at least 30 points because Josh Allen is playing at an MVP level and the Lions defense is still banged up (new guys Za’Darius Smith and Al-Quadin Muhammad are getting pressure, though.) We’re going with the hot QB, especially in the red zone — Allen has thrown for 16 touchdowns and run for eight as the Bills score from inside the 20-yard line 68.6 percent of the time (10 for 11 the last three games).” Sporting News Pick: Lions “Josh Allen has been the best individual player in the NFL carrying his team. Jared Goff has been the best team player in the NFL being lifted by great support. Allen can try to take over another game, but a reeling Buffalo defense will have trouble with Detroit using the rushing attack to set up favorable downfield passing for Goff. Allen might need to operate one-dimensionally again, and that sets up a similar result for the Bills as Week 14 at the Rams.” CBS Sports Pick: Lions “The Bills defense struggled to stop the Ravens and Rams -- two teams that both have loaded offenses -- and I think we’ll see them struggle to stop the Lions. If Josh Allen can deliver another six touchdown game on Sunday, then I think the Bills can win, but there’s no way he’s doing that two weeks in a row. Right? RIGHT?!?” Pro Football Network Pick: Lions “The metrics say that the Detroit Lions are the better team across the board, with the Buffalo Bills lagging behind them by some distance defensively and on special teams. The Lions have also played a slightly tougher schedule. This game has the makings of being a high-scoring one, which makes the line tough to judge. Those exciting back-and-forth type games are often won on the final possession, so any line below seven points is tough to play.” Arizona Republic Pick: Lions “We really wanted to pick the Bills in this game, but the Lions have won 11 games in a row and Buffalo is just 4-3 away from Highmark Stadium this season. Josh Allen will impress again, but the Lions will win in a thriller.” NBC Sports (Pro Football Talk) Pick: Lions “Buffalo’s defense won’t be able to slow down Detroit’s offense.”Chiefs Named No. 1 'Nightmare' Opponent