It seems like a clear consensus through the first 15 weeks of the NFL season that the San Francisco 49ers are the best team in the NFL, but public bettors aren't backing them to win the NFC.
Instead, they're picking the Detroit Lions.
The latest betting splits from BetMGM show that the Lions have the highest ticket percentage and highest handle to win the NFC this season.
Detroit picked up a commanding win in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos, on the verge of clinching the NFC North tilte for the first time in 20 years, currently holding the No.