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Detroit Lions road underdogs at Minnesota Vikings in Week 9

The Minnesota Vikings open as home favorites in their Week 9 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

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.

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Indianapolis Colts slight favorites on road at Detroit Lions in Week 8

The Indianapolis Colts are favorites in their Week 8 road matchup at the Detroit Lions.

The Indianapolis Colts (4-2) visit the Detroit Lions (3-3) at Ford Field for a Sunday 1 p.m. ET contest in Week 8. Below, we take a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Colts had a bye last week after earning a 31-27 come-from-behind victory at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. Indianapolis has won four of its last five games, and a solid defense has led the way in the victories. The Blue Horseshoe heads into Sunday’s game ranked in the top 5 in points allowed (19.2 per game), rush defense (88.3 yards per game) and pass defense (199.7).

The Lions are coming off a wild Week 7 game at the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. Detroit won on a Matthew Stafford-to-T.J. Hockenson touchdown pass as the clock expired. The 11-yard score marked Stafford’s 25 completion on an afternoon that saw him throw for 340 yards. It sends the Lions into Sunday’s home game having won three of their last four.

Colts at Lions betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 5:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colts -143 (bet $143 to win $100) / Lions +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Colts -2.5, -121 (bet $121 to win $100) / Lions +2.5, +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 50.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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Indianapolis (-143) has an implied 58.85% chance of winning this one, or 100/143 fractional odds. Indy must win by 3 points or more for a Colts (-2.5) ATS ticket to cash.

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At +120 odds, the Lions have an implied 45.45% chance of winning, which is 6/5 fractional odds. If Detroit wins outright or loses by fewer than 3 points, a Lions (+2.5) ATS wager wins.

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Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons Week 7 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Falcons (1-5), fresh off their first win of the season sans former head coach Dan Quinn, welcome the Detroit Lions (2-3) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday of Week 7. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Lions-Falcons Week 7 betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Lions at Falcons betting odds and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at Friday at 5:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lions +115 (bet $100, win $115) | Falcons -136 (bet $136, win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lions +2.5 (-110) | Falcons -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 56 (O: -110, U: -110)

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Lions at Falcons game notes

  • The Falcons dismantled the Minnesota Vikings 40-23 on the road in Week 6. QB Matt Ryan threw for 371 yards and 4 touchdowns. WR Julio Jones had 8 catches for 137 yards and 2 TDs. The defense forced three interceptions.
  • The Lions are coming off a 34-16 road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 off of a Week 5 bye. Rookie RB D’Andre Swift was the breakout star of that game with 116 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
  • Atlanta puts up 403.2 yards of offense per game to rank fourth in the NFL but its 27.0 points per game ranks 13th. Detroit totals 347.8 yards of offense per game (24th) but with 26.6 PPG (15th).
  • Both teams are in the bottom third of the league in points allowed per game. The Falcons give up 30.7 PPG to the Lions’ 28.6 opponent average.
  • Detroit is 2-3 against the spread and Atlanta is 2-4. They both have negative point differentials on the year. Both have played to more Overs than Unders with Atlanta 4-2 O/U and Detroit 3-2 O/U.

Lions at Falcons key injuries

Lions

  • CB Desmond Trufant (hamstring) out

Falcons

  • DE Takkarist McKinley (groin) questionable

Lions at Falcons: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction

Prediction

Falcons 34, Lions 30

Money line (?)

The FALCONS (-136) are only slight favorites at home in their second game under interim head coach Raheem Morris. Lions head coach Matt Patricia continues to fight for his job but will have a much tougher time in Week 6 against the rejuvenated Falcons than he did against the lowly Jags.

Atlanta has more weapons in the passing game and has been solid in stopping the run. The Falcons and can limit the Lions’ three-headed rushing attack. Side with the home team to win a second straight.

Against the spread (?)

Back the FALCONS -2.5 (-110) again as a slightly better value while needing to win by at least 3 points. Atlanta is plus-3 in turnover differential to Detroit’s plus-2.

Winning the turnover differential will be the key in a game where both team figure to go shot-for-shot for the end zone.

Over/Under (?)

The OVER 56 (-110) is the highest-confidence play in this game with both teams loaded on the offensive side of the ball and prone to defensive lapses. There’ll be plenty of big plays in this game and those will help get both teams a few more possessions.

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