Lions vs. Chargers Picks, Prediction & Odds Tonight: Hall of Fame Game 2025

The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers go at it tonight in the Hall of Fame Game, but which team should you back and why?

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: July 31, 2025 5:05 PM EDT • 4 minute read

Lions vs. Chargers Prediction, Odds & Picks Tonight: Hall of Fame Game 2025, July 31 — Pictured: Hendon Hooker - who's highlighted in our Lions vs. Chargers prediction - warms up. Photo by: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Two teams expected to make the playoffs, the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers, will open the preseason tonight at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock).

Our Lions vs. Chargers prediction for the Hall of Fame Game backs Detroit, the 1.5-point betting favorites across our best sports betting sites.

We also picked Detroit in our Lions vs. Chargers early prediction.

🏈 Lions vs. Chargers predictions

NFL picks based on the odds from our best NFL betting sites. Odds subject to change.

Against the spread pick: Lions -1.5 (-115 via BetMGM) vs. Chargers ⭐⭐⭐
My best pick: Over 32.5 (-115 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

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✅ Lions vs. Chargers ATS prediction: Hall of Fame Game

🦁 Lions to cover the spread: -1.5 ⭐⭐⭐

📊 Best odds: -115 via BetMGM
🔢 Implied probability: 53.49%

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Behind the starters, I'm more confident in the Lions' quarterback room at this stage.

Kyle Allen impressed as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of last year's preseason against the Houston Texans, completing 17-of-23 passes for 193 yards, a touchdown, and a pick. He is reportedly ahead of Hendon Hooker in the battle to be Jared Goff's backup.

Hooker, who features in our Lions vs. Chargers team props, showcased his potential for the Lions last preseason, tossing a touchdown and a pick against the Steelers while amassing 300 yards on 29-of-44 in his three preseason appearances.

The Chargers' veteran backup, Taylor Heinicke, struggled in the preseason, completing 20-of-44 passes for 206 yards.

Trey Lance infamously tossed five picks last year against the Chargers as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, while DJ Uiagalelei's early days at training camp have been reportedly laden with questionable decisions.

Lions combative training camp

A ton has been made of the early volatility at Detroit's training camp, with Campbell having to step in multiple times to break up scraps. That agitation and amped competitiveness might spill over into the Hall of Fame Game, which could give the Lions an edge.

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📊 Best odds: -115 via FanDuel
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While the under hit in 12 of the previous 16 Hall of Fame Games, the Over came through in the last two. It could have been three Overs in a row had it not been for last year's Hall of Fame Game being called off due to inclement weather.

I'm leaning toward the Over as the Lions will want to further evaluate Hooker and Allen. Additionally, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are unlikely to feature. That should lead to an increased number of pass attempts, hopefully facilitating scoring chances.

The Chargers will likely deploy a run-heavy attack, but they might become more expansive if they fall behind. And Jim Harbaugh will want to see if Heinicke and Lance have progressed since last year.

Of the best sports betting apps, FanDuel offers slightly better odds than BetMGM's -118. The Over comprises one-third of our Lions vs. Chargers parlay picks.

📊 Lions vs. Chargers odds

🪧 Lions vs. Chargers opening odds:

Lions: -1.5 (+100)
Chargers: +1.5 (-120)

📈 Lions vs. Chargers betting insights

Here are the latest Lions vs. Chargers betting insights via BetMGM as of Thursday afternoon, including the percent of total bets placed on each side:

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Lions	66% (-1.5)	49% (-125)	70% (Over 33.5)
Chargers	34% (+1.5)	51% (+105)	30% (Under 33.5)

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Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.