The Minnesota Vikings (6-9) visit the rival Detroit Lions (5-10) Sunday in the 2020 season finale for the non-playoff teams. Kickoff at Ford Field is slated for 1 p.m. ET. Here’s a look at the early Vikings-Lions betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Vikings enter on a 3-game losing streak after a 52-33 Christmas Day setback at the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. Minnesota, which was a 6.5-point underdog, has failed to cover the spread in 6 consecutive games. The defense was unable to stop the Saints, who finished with 583 total yards. New Orleans RB Alvin Kamara ran for 155 yards with an NFL-record 6 rushing touchdowns, and QB Drew Brees threw for 311 yards. The Minnesota defense twice picked Brees off but failed to force New Orleans to punt even once. Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tossed 3 TDs against no interceptions, finishing with 291 passing yards, and RB Dalvin Cook ran for 73 yards and a score.
The Lions also enter on a 3-game skid, recently getting boat raced at home by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47-7 Saturday as 12-point underdogs. An ankle injury forced QB Matthew Stafford to exit the loss after the Lions’ first possession, and his status for Week 17 is still up in the air. If he’s unable to play, Detroit can go with QB David Blough or QB Chase Daniel, who both saw action against the Bucs. Detroit interim head coach Darrell Bevell couldn’t attend the game because of coming in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but he should be back for the finale.
Minnesota beat Detroit 34-20 as a 3-point home favorite in Week 9.
Vikings at Lions: Betting odds, spread and line
Odds via BetMGM; last updated Tuesday at 5:40 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Vikings -300 (bet $300 to win $100) / Lions +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Bet now
- Against the spread/ATS: Vikings -7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Lions +7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
- Total: 54.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
Betting stats:
- ATS: Vikings 6-9 | Lions 6-9
- O/U: Vikings 10-5 | Lions 9-6
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At -300 odds, the Vikings have an implied win probability of 75% or 1/3 fractional odds. Minnesota must win by 8 or more points to cover the spread and for a Vikings -7 (-110) ATS wager to win. A 7-point win is a push and you get your money back.
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At +250, the Lions have an implied win probability of 28.57% or 5/2 fractional odds. Detroit must win outright or keep the game within 6 points in a loss for a Lions +7 (-110) ticket to cash.
Also see:
- What is value of free agent-to-be LB Wilson? (Vikings Wire)
- Is 2019 1st-round QB Haskins potential fit for Detroit? (Lions Wire)
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