The Vikings are 5-6 and the Lions are 0-10-1 — so it should be no surprise that Minnesota is favored in Week 13.
The Vikings head into the Sunday matchup as 6.5-point (-120) favorites over the Lions (+100) in Week 13, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Minnesota lost to San Francisco in Week 12, while Detroit fell to NFC North rival Chicago 16-14 on Sunday. The Vikings should be favored in this game; there is no question about it.
However, the last time these two faced off, it was a heavily contested matchup. The Vikings needed K Greg Joseph to make a game-winning field goal as time expired. I’d like to think the Vikings have improved since then, though. While the Lions are the same as always — a team that is inconsistent but can play even the best opponents close.
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