Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys preview: Kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, betting odds

Lions looking to stay alive in race for No. 2 seed

Tony Pollard #20 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Alex Anzalone #34 of the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez, 2022 Getty Images)

DALLAS – The Detroit Lions have locked up a playoff spot, but if they want to earn a top-two seed in the NFC, they need to find a way to upset the Dallas Cowboys on the road.

The Cowboys have already guaranteed their own postseason berth, but they come into Saturday night on a two-game losing streak.

Dallas is trying to polish off an undefeated record at home this season.

For the Lions, if they can beat the Cowboys and Vikings to end the year, they’ll secure, at worst, the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Even with a loss, Detroit is set to host its first playoff game ever at Ford Field.

Here’s all the information you need for the game:

Kickoff time

  • 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30

How to watch

  • TV: ABC or ESPN
  • Online stream: WatchESPN

Betting odds

  • Spread: Dallas Cowboys -5.5
  • Total: 53.5
  • Moneyline: Lions +190, Cowboys -230

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Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.

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