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Detroit Lions are underdogs against the Cardinals in Vegas betting. Here's why.

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down when the Detroit Lions' 2020 schedule and how that sets up for them. Filmed May 7. Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions are attempting to build a team that can compete for a spot in the playoffs and beyond, but as for this season, the odds are not looking kindly at them.

At least not in Las Vegas.

The Lions open the season as underdogs in three of their first four games and have the fifth-hardest strength of schedule — the main reason why only 0.