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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Detroit Lions (4-1) visit the Minnesota Vikings (5-0) Sunday in a key NFC North battle. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Lions vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Detroit blew out the Dallas Cowboys 47-9 Sunday while covering as a 3.5-point favorite. QB Jared Goff went 18-for-25 for 315 yards and 3 TDs and has thrown for 607 yards and 5 TDs without an INT in his last 2 games. The Lions have scored 40+ points in each of their last 2 games.

Minnesota, who was off last week, escaped with a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in its last outing on Oct. 6, covering a as a 2.5-point favorite. Minnesota’s offense did not play well in the win, totaling 253 total yards and scoring just 1 TD, but the Vikings’ defense forced 3 turnovers. Among those turnovers was a 63-yard Pick 6 by LB Andrew Van Ginkel.

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Lions at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Vikings -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +1.5 (-110) | Vikings -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Vikings key injuries

Lions

CB Carlton Davis (quad) questionable
G Kevin Zeitler (groin) questionable

Vikings

LB Blake Cashman (toe) doubtful
CB Akayleb Evans (hip) questionable
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) out
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
DT Harrison Phillips (shoulder) questionable

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Lions at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 24, Vikings 21

Moneyline

BET LIONS (+105).

Minnesota’s offense did not play well in its last outing, and Detroit has looked like arguably the best team in the NFL over the last 2 weeks. I also am not yet sold on the Vikings and the resurgence of QB Sam Darnold, so look for the Lions to end Minnesota’s undefeated season.

I am not a huge fan of doubling down on a team’s ML and run line for the same game, but the odds here are too good for me to recommend passing up. If you prefer playing the spread, play it, but you can divvy up units between both bets.

Against the spread

BET LIONS +1.5 (-110).

Detroit is the better team to me, and the Lions have played better lately than the Vikings. I know the Vikings are hot, but I expect Detroit to ride the momentum from that blowout vs. Dallas into a win here. I trust Detroit’s offense more than any facet of Minnesota’s game, so that alone will help the Lions cover here.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 50.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 4 of Minnesota’s 5 games this season and is 3-2 for the Lions this year. Minnesota has a very good defense that allows just 15.2 points per game, and with this being a divisional game, I expect this to be more of a grind it out game.

This is a lean because Detroit’s offense has been phenomenal in its last 2 games, so there is always a risk when betting on the Under when such a good offense is playing.

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Lions (1-1) are on the road to face the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings (1-1) Sunday. Kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Lions vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After a dominating Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, the Vikings are looking to bounce back at home after a humbling 24-7 blowout loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.

The Lions are coming off a 36-27 win over the Washington Commanders and have been playing much better this season than the last couple of years. Detroit lost by 3 points to Philadelphia in Week 1 (38-35) after a strong late comeback that shaved a 17-point deficit down to just 3.

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Lions at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Lions +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Vikings -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +6.5 (-117) | Vikings -6.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lions at Vikings key injuries

Lions

DL John Cominsky (wrist) out
TE T.J. Hockenson (hip) questionable
DL Aiden Hutchinson (thigh) questionable
OL Jonah Jackson (finger) out
C Frank Ragnow (foot) questionable
RB D’Andre Swift (ankle) questionable

Vikings

CB Andrew Booth Jr. (quad) out
LB Eric Kendricks (toe) questionable
S Harrison Smith (concussion) out

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Lions at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Lions 20

Money line

PASS.

If I was going to make a bet on this, it would likely be a very small value wager on the Lions because I don’t see the value of betting two and a half times your potential return on the Vikings.

Against the spread

TAKE THE VIKINGS -6.5 (-103)

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is 7-1 as a Viking against the Lions and 4-0 at home. While last year’s home victory was close the 3 prior home victories included margins of 14, 13 and 15 points.

The Vikings were 5.5-point favorites earlier in the week, but it got bumped up to 6.5 after the final injury report was released. If Swift isn’t 100 percent and Lions coach Dan Campbell was cautious in his assessment Friday, the offense will suffer because he is a big-play machine.

I’m not 100 percent sold on laying 6.5 points with the Vikings, but they are a different team at home when the noise is deafening for the opposing offense.

Over/Under

TAKE THE UNDER 52.5 (-112).

The Vikings have won the last 4 home meetings with the Lions under Cousins, but RB Dalvin Cook has been the star. In his last three home games against the Lions, he has rushed 50 times for 357 yards and 3 touchdowns.

The result of Cook being effective on the ground is that it has slowed the game down and led to longer, time-consuming drives. Of the last 4 meetings at US Bank Stadium — all Minnesota wins — the point totals have been 36, 54, 27 and 33.

While both defenses are capable of getting burned, there should be enough field goals and not enough touchdowns to keep this one Under.

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Lions (0-4) go on the road to play the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) in a game that may be a FRO battle (For Relatives Only) at U.S. Bank Stadium; kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. Below, we look at the Lions vs Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Lions lost three of their four games by 8 or more points, including two against NFC North rivals on the road. They played their best ball of the season against the Baltimore Ravens only to lose on an NFL record 66-yard field goal.

Minnesota is much more of a hard-luck story. The Vikings have outscored their opponents but are 1-3 on the season due to being snake-bit at critical times. Minnesota has the talent on both sides of the ball to win, but has never been able to get both of them working together. The Vikings could make the case they should be 3-1 or even 4-0, but your record says who you are and Minnesota is 1-3 for a reason.

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 Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lions +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Vikings -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +9.5 (-102) | Vikings -9.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Vikings key injuries

Lions

RB D’Andre Swift (groin) questionable
RB Jamaal Williams (hip) questionable
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) questionable
OT Penei Sewell (ankle) questionable
LB Trey Flowers (knee) questionable

Vikings

DT Michael Pierce (elbow) out
RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) questionable
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (toe) out

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Lions at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 31, Lions 17

Money line

Minnesota is such a prohibitive favorite at -500, you’d be wrong to bet big to get a 20% return on investment. Detroit is so banged up on offense that it makes it virtually impossible to endorse taking the Lions as heavy underdogs.

AVOID this bet

Against the spread

The strength of the Vikings this season has been stringing together offensive drives of 10 or more plays. They haven’t been protecting leads much, but the Lions have been outscored 69-27 in the first half, consistently digging themselves a hole they can’t get out of.

With Detroit so hobbled at key positions on offense (top two running backs, top receiver and left tackle), if the Vikings can open a lead early like everyone else has, head coach Mike Zimmer’s defense will be in full attack mode. Take the VIKINGS -9.5 (-122).

Over/Under

The Vikings defense has shown marked improvement over the last two games against better offenses (Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns). With an Over/Under of 49.5, Detroit has to do its part to get to that number.

The Lions don’t look capable of scoring 21 or more points and if Minnesota has a double-digit lead, it will take the air out of the ball. Take the UNDER 49.5 (-110)

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Week 9 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Lions (3-4) will play the Minnesota Vikings (2-5) with questions surrounding the availability of Lions QB Matthew Stafford for the Week 9 game at 1 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we preview the Lion-Vikings betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Lions at Vikings: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Money line: Lions +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Vikings -209 (bet $209 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Lions +5 (-115) | Vikings -5 (-106)
Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Vikings: Game notes

Final scores have gone over 53 points in five of Minnesota’s seven games.
Detroit has the 26th ranked scoring defense this season (29.4 points per game allowed), while Minnesota is mired at 29th (30.6 PPG allowed).
In his last three games against Detroit, Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has thrown for 883 yards with 8 touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Lions are 5-13 against the spread in their last 18 games.
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last five games.
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last five games against Minnesota.
The Lions have gone Under the projected total in each of their last five road games at Minnesota.

Lions at Vikings: Key injuries

Lions

QB Matthew Stafford (COVID-19 contact) questionable
WR Kenny Golladay (hip) out
DB Tracy Walker (foot) out
G Joe Dahl (back) questionable
LB Christian Jones (knee) questionable
CB Darryl Roberts (hip, groin) questionable
OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) questionable

Vikings

CB Cameron Dantzler (concussion) out
CB Holton Hill (foot) out
CB Mark Fields (chest) out/IR
CB Harrison Hand (hamstring) questionable

Lions at Vikings: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 27, Lions 16

Money line (?)

Minnesota is the favorite at -209, which is an awful lot to give up to win the bet. The Lions (+175) offer a much greater profit, but with many questions regarding the availability of Stafford – who was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and may be activated prior to game time – it’s hard to put faith in backup Chase Daniel.

AVOID this bet

Against the spread (?)

Minnesota has been installed as a 5-point favorite, but that line could change if word comes out earlier than Sunday that Stafford is out. Even if Stafford plays, Minnesota’s run offense could be too much for the Lions, allowing the Vikings to control the clock and tempo of the game.

Take VIKINGS -5 (-106).

Over/Under (?)

The Over/Under had been hovering around 53 points before dropping down to 50.5. Again, with the potential for both Stafford and Golladay to miss this game, it may difficult for the Lions to do their part, even though Minnesota is signing street free agents and raiding practice squads just to have live bodies in the secondary.

TAKE THE OVER 50.5 (-110).

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Griffen not happy about being called a ‘good player’ by Zimmer (Lions Wire)
Game-by-game predictions for the rest of the schedule (Vikings Wire)

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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.

Also see:

Pivotal plays: Turnovers, penalties bury Detroit (Lions Wire)
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