The Detroit Lions (0-4) and Minnesota Vikings (1-3) meet Sunday in Week 5 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium Below, we look at the Lions vs. Vikings odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.
Detroit lost at the Chicago Bears 24-14 in Week 4. The Lions, who were 3-point underdogs, had their chances early on. They reached first-and-goal on their first three possessions only to come up empty by fumbling twice and failing on a fourth-down attempt. QB Jared Goff finished with 299 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.
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Minnesota, which was a 1-point home underdog, lost to the Cleveland Browns 14-7 in Week 4. The Vikings opened with a 14-play, 75-yard scoring drive, capped by QB Kirk Cousins’ 12-yard pass to WR Justin Jefferson. However, they failed to score the remainder of the game.
Cousins (203 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) was 6-for-6 on the opening drive but 14-for-32 the rest of the way. RB Dalvin Cook returned after sitting out last week with a bum ankle, but he only had 34 rushing yards on 9 carries and was still hampered by the injury.
Lions at Vikings odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 12:40 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Lions +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Vikings -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +7.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Vikings -7.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 49.5, O: -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | U: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Lions 0-4 | Vikings 1-3
- ATS: Lions 2-2 | Vikings 2-2
- O/U: Lions 2-2 | Vikings 2-2
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Lions at Vikings head-to-head
Minnesota, which leads the all-time series 78-39-2, has won the last seven vs. the Lions, including a 6-1 ATS showing.
The Lions actually covered the spread in the most recent meeting as 3-point home underdogs in a 37-35 loss Jan. 3.
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