This week marks the grand opening of a new sports venue in New York, the Highmark Stadium, which replaces a beloved but outdated facility. Designed by the renowned Populous architectural firm, this $2.2 billion stadium will host its inaugural event during the Thursday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions. The state-of-the-art venue features natural grass, a 360-degree canopy, and seating for 60,108, making it the smallest capacity stadium in the NFL.

The matchup is particularly exciting as both teams come off thrilling Week 1 victories. The Bills triumphed over the Houston Texans with a score of 36-31, while the Lions edged out the New Orleans Saints in an overtime battle, winning 31-30. Currently, the Bills are favored by 5.5 points.

NFL Highlights

• Lions at Bills
  Time: 8:15 p.m.
  Location: Orchard Park, N.Y.
  TV: Prime Video
  Expert Pick: Lions +5.5 (Emory Hunt)
  The SportsLine Projection Model gives the Lions a 41% chance to win, assigning a 'B' grade to their money line at +196.

MLB Highlights

• Phillies at Mets
  Time: 7:15 p.m.
  Location: New York
  TV: FOX
  Expert Pick: Phillies +1.5
  The Phillies hold a 67% chance to cover.

• Royals at Astros
  Time: 7:15 p.m.
  Location: Houston
  Expert Pick: Royals +128
  The Royals have a 47% chance to win.

• Twins at Angels
  Time: 9:38 p.m.
  Location: Anaheim, Calif
  Expert Pick: Angels -106
  The Angels hold a 53% chance to win.

College Football Highlights

• Syracuse at Pitt
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Pittsburgh
  TV: ESPN
  Expert Pick: Pitt -10.5

With a packed day of sports action, fans can look forward to a thrilling evening filled with competitive matchups and new beginnings.