The Detroit Lions (3-4) visit NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings (2-5) in their Week 9 matchup Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Lions were smothered 41-21 at home by the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. Detroit had 29 rushing yards as a team and QB Matthew Stafford was sacked five times, threw an interception and lost a fumble in the game.
Detroit’s betting records
- Against the spread: 3-4 ATS
- Over/Under: 4-3 O/U
Minnesota RB Dalvin Cook returned from a one-game absence due to injury as the centerpiece of the Vikings’ game plan in their 28-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Cook had 226 all-purpose yards with four total touchdowns and QB Kirk Cousins only attempted 14 passes.
Minnesota’s betting records
- Against the spread: 4-3 ATS
- Over/Under: 5-2 O/U
Lions at Vikings betting odds, spread and line
Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 1:13 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Lions +175 (bet $100 to win $175) / Vikings -209 (bet $209 to win $100) | Bet now
- Against the spread: Lions +3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Vikings -3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
- Total: 52.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Bet now
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Detroit is a +170 road underdog with a win probability of 36.4% or fractional odds of 7/4 (2.75 decimal odds) in Week 9. If Detroit wins outright or loses by 3 or fewer points, a Lions +3.5 (-110) ticket cashes.
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The Vikings are favorites, at -209 with an implied win probability of 67.6%. Those odds are expressed fractionally as 100/209 or 1.48 decimal odds. Minnesota needs to win by 4 or more points for a Vikings -3.5 (-110) bet to win.
Also see:
- Pivotal plays: Turnovers, penalties bury Detroit (Lions Wire)
- Visit Vikings Wire for the latest Minnesota Vikings news
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