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Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Odds

First on this Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction, the Odds:

TEAM	SPREAD	MONEYLINE	TOTAL
VIKINGS	+3	+130	56 O
LIONS	-3	-150	56 U

Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends

Here are the Vikings vs Lions Betting trends for both teams, but first, we have the head-to-head for both teams:

Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends: Head-to-Head

Now in these Vikings vs Lions Betting trends, we have the head-to-head stats:

Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends: Minnesota

These are the Vikings vs Lions Betting trends for Minnesota:

• Over the past five games, Minnesota has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
• Four of Minnesota’s most recent six games have resulted in the total going over.
• Minnesota has a perfect record of 9-0 in their last 9 games.
• After eight games versus Detroit, Minnesota has a record of 0-8 against the spread.
• In their last six games versus Detroit, Minnesota has a record of 1-5 on the road.
• In their previous seven games played away from home, Minnesota has a winning record of 6-1 against the spread.
• Five of Minnesota’s most recent five games versus Detroit have resulted in the total going over. These games were played away from home.
• In the last six games that Minnesota has played against a team from the National Football Conference, they have a perfect 6-0 record versus the opponent.
• Seven out of the eight games that Minnesota has played against teams that are members of the National Football Conference North division have resulted in the total going over.
• After eight games played in January, Minnesota has a record of 2-6 against the spread.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends: Minnesota Player Prop Facts

Now in these Vikings vs Lions Betting trends, we have the player prop facts for Minnesota:

• Over the course of the Vikings’ most recent five road games against teams from the NFC North, Jordan Addison has scored at least one touchdown in each of those contests.
• As an underdog against teams from the NFC North, Daniel Jones has thrown for more over 217 yards in five of his last six games; these games have been played against teams from the NFC North.
• Every single one of Cam Akers’s last thirteen appearances with his team, which was the underdog, resulted in him rushing for more than 15 yards.
• Cam Akers has been a member of his club for the past 13 games, and in each of those games, he has collected more than 18 yards running the ball and receiving it.
• The Vikings have been the underdogs in each of T.J. Hockenson’s last 11 appearances, and he has recorded at least 51 receiving yards in each of those games.
• Eight of Daniel Jones’ nine previous appearances with his club as an underdog against opponents from the NFC North have resulted in him recording more than 21 completions.
• There is only one more interception that Shaquill Griffin needs to make in his career.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends: Detroit

These are the Vikings vs Lions Betting trends for Detroit:

• The over/under record for Detroit’s last 18 games is 13-5.
• In four of Detroit’s most recent five games, the total has been taken over.
• Overall, Detroit has a record of 13-1 in their last 14 games.
• In each of Detroit’s last six games versus Minnesota, the total has been over in six of those games.
• Five of Detroit’s previous six games played at home have resulted in the total going over.
• When Detroit has been playing at home against Minnesota, the total has gone over in five of the last five games that they have played.
• In the nine most recent games that Detroit has played against a team from the National Football Conference, they have a perfect record against the opponent.
• During their most recent seven games versus teams from the National Football Conference North division, Detroit has a perfect seven-game winning streak.
• After seven games played in January, Detroit has a record of 6-1 against the spread.
• In their previous ten games played on a Sunday, Detroit has a record of 8-2 across the board.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends: Detroit Player Prop Facts

Now in these Vikings vs Lions Betting trends, we have the player prop facts for Detroit:

• Each of David Montgomery’s last ten games against NFC opponents has resulted in him accumulating more than seventy yards on the ground and in the receiving game.
• Every single one of David Montgomery’s seven most recent appearances after a victory has resulted in him earning more than twenty receiving yards.
• In every single one of the Lions’ eight most recent games, Jahmyr Gibbs has scored at least one touchdown, making him a slight favorite (with a point spread of less than 3.5).
• During the last six games that the Lions have played against the Vikings, Jared Goff has thrown for more than 257 yards in each of those games.
• After the Lions have won a game away from home, Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for more than 69 yards in each of the seven games that have followed.
• Jared Goff has completed at least 26 passes in each of the Lions’ most recent four games, and the team’s total points line has been at least 50.0 in each of those games.
• Kerby Joseph is currently in first place in the National Football League (NFL) with nine interceptions thus far this season.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction for both teams.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Minnesota

This is the Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction for Minnesota.

At the beginning of week 18, the Minnesota Vikings are riding a nine-game winning run, which includes a victory over the Packers by a score of 27-25 in week 17. With this victory, they improved their record to 14-2, which places them in second place in the NFC North and fifth place in the league. In addition to having a 34.9% chance of winning the division, Minnesota has a one hundred percent chance of making it into the playoffs. Our power rankings for the NFL place them in sixth place.

With a scoring margin of +7.6 points, the Vikings have a record of 11-4-1 against the overall spread. In four consecutive games, they have covered the spread, including a victory over the Packers by a razor-thin margin despite being 0.5 points underdogs. They have a record of 7-9 over/under, with the over being hit in both of their most recent games.

With an average of 26.4 points scored per game, the Vikings are now ranked ninth in the National Football League (NFL) and tenth in our offensive power rankings heading into week 18. They are ranked number twelve in the league in terms of yards per game (352.2) and twenty-first in terms of passing attempts, with 31.7 per game; however, they are ranked fifth in terms of passing yards, with an average of 243.8 per game. With a percentage of 41.2% on third down, Minnesota is ranked tenth in the National Football League, and it is ranked twenty-twond in the red zone conversion percentage.

In the seventeenth week of the season, Sam Darnold completed 33 of 43 passes for a total of 377 yards and three touchdowns. There were eight receptions made by Justin Jefferson for 92 yards, and there were twelve carries made by Aaron Jones for 47 yards. In their game against Green Bay, Minnesota scored 14 points in the third quarter, but they were unable to score in either the first or fourth quarters of the game.

A total of 167 passing yards were surrendered by the Vikings’ defense during their victory over the Packers by a score of 27-25. In addition to that, they were able to record three sacks and limit Green Bay to 104 yards on the ground on 24 tries. The Vikings’ defense was effective on third downs, allowing just a 57.1% conversion rate, and they limited the Packers to 5.6 yards per attempt in the passing game.

Minnesota’s defense also won the quarterback hit battle, finishing with a +4 differential, despite losing the tackles for loss battle by -6. Over the course of the game, Green Bay finished with a completion rate of 63.3% against the Vikings, who only allowed one touchdown to be scored through the air.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Minnesota Injury Report

Pos	Player	Status
RB	Aaron Jones (Quad)	Questionable
LB	Ivan Pace (Hamstring)	Questionable
S	Harrison Smith (Foot)	Questionable
DE	Jalen Redmond (Concussion)	Out
FB	C.J. Ham (Ankle)	Questionable
CB	Fabian Moreau (Hip)	Out
CB	Stephon Gilmore (Hamstring)	Questionable
OLB	Andrew Van Ginkel (Thigh)	Questionable
CB	Stephon Gilmore (Hamstring)	Out
K	Will Reichard (Quad)	Questionable
LS	Andrew DePaola (Hand)	Questionable
DE	Harrison Phillips (Back)	Questionable
OLB	Pat Jones (Knee)	Questionable
T	Leroy Watson (Back)	Questionable
TE	Josh Oliver (Ankle)	Questionable

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Detroit

This is the Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction for Detroit.

Our power rankings for the National Football League have the Detroit Lions in first place with a record of 14-2, and they have a 65.1% chance of winning the NFC North. A spot in the playoffs has already been secured for them. After suffering a defeat at the hands of the Bills in week 15, Detroit was able to recover with victories over the Bears and the 49ers, including a triumph over San Francisco by a score of 40-34 in week 17. In that game, the Lions were 3.5-point favorites, and they covered the spread, extending their overall record against the spread with them to 11-4-1.

The Over/Under record for Detroit currently stands at 9-6-1, with the over having been reached in four consecutive games. The outcome of their games has averaged 54.1 points, while the over/under line has been set at 50.1 points. During the game against the 49ers, the teams scored a combined 74 points, which was more than the 50-point line.

With passer ratings of 132 in week 17, 136 in week 16, and 118 in week 15, Jared Goff has been on fire. He has posted these ratings in consecutive weeks. During the game against the 49ers, he failed to throw an interception while throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns. While Jameson Williams led the team in receiving yards with 77 on five catches, Jahmyr Gibbs led the team in rushing with 117 yards on 18 carries.

The offense of Detroit is now leading the NFL in scoring with an average of 33.3 points per game, and they are currently ranked second in passing yards per game with 266.1. Additionally, they are ranked sixth in running, accounting for an average of 144.4 yards per game, and third in third-down conversions, with a success percentage of 47.9%.

The defense of the Lions allowed the 49ers to gain 400 yards through the air during their victory over them by a score of 40-34. San Francisco was successful in completing 75% of their passes. Two interceptions were made by the defense despite the fact that this was the case. In the third down situation, the Lions had a difficult time getting off the field, which allowed the 49ers to convert 62.5% of their third down attempt tries. Detroit did a good job of defending against the run, surrendering only 75 yards on 18 yard tries.

For a total of 475 yards, the Lions allowed three touchdowns to be scored in the passing game. They were successful in sacking two quarterbacks and maintained a lead in the quarterback hit differential overall. Nevertheless, they did permit the 49ers to gain 10 yards for each pass attempt that they made.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Detroit Injury Report

Pos	Player	Status
LB	Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Neck)	Questionable
WR	Kalif Raymond (Foot)	Out
DB	Brian Branch (Calf)	Questionable
OL	Graham Glasgow (Knee)	Questionable
S	Ifeatu Melifonwu (Hand)	Questionable
RB	David Montgomery (Knee)	Out
LB	Trevor Nowaske (Concussion)	Out
DE	DJ Reader (Shoulder)	Out
DE	Josh Paschal (Knee)	Out
DE	Levi Onwuzurike (Hamstring)	Out

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Our Picks

Next in this Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction, we have the picks for this game.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: MoneyLine

First, we have the Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction on the moneyline.

According to our offensive power rankings, the Vikings are currently ranked tenth heading into week 18. They are ranked ninth in the National Football League in terms of points scored per game (26.4) and twelfth in terms of yards gained per game (352.2). Early in games, Minnesota has been very effective, and they currently rank second in the league in terms of first-quarter scoring. With 243.8 yards per game, they are ranked fifth in passing yards, but they are ranked twenty-first in passing attempts per game. When it comes to rushing yards per game, they are ranked nineteenth overall.

In the seventeenth week of the season, Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards (33/43) and three touchdowns against the Packers. Over the course of 12 carries, Aaron Jones gained 47 yards on the ground, and Justin Jefferson had 8 receptions for 92 yards. Despite the fact that Minnesota was held scoreless in the first and fourth quarters, they managed to score 13 points in the second quarter and 14 points in the third quarter.

With passer ratings of 132 in week 17, 136 in week 16, and 118 in week 15, Jared Goff has been on a tear recently at the quarterback position. During the 17th week of the season, he completed 26 of 34 passes while throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception (no interceptions). In the three games that Goff has played recently, he has not thrown an interception. During the seventeenth week of the season, Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 117 yards via 18 carries, while Jameson Williams led the club with five receptions for 77 yards gained.

Our offensive power rankings place Detroit in second place, and the team leads the NFL in scoring average with 33.3 points per game. Although they are ranked sixth in running yards (144.4), they are ranked second in passing yards per game (266.1). The Lions are third in the league in terms of their third-down conversion percentage, despite the fact that they rank 15th in terms of passing attempts.

• Free MoneyLine Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: MINNESOTA.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Total

Next, we have the Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction on the total.

The defense of the Vikings allowed the Packers to throw for 167 yards and 19 completions during their victory over the Packers, which they won by a score of 27-25. The Green Bay Packers were only able to garner 104 yards on the ground through a total of 24 attempts, with an average of 4.3 yards gained for each try. A total of three sacks were recorded by the Minnesota defense throughout the course of the game, and the Packers were only able to convert 36.7% of their third-down opportunities.

In addition to this, Minnesota had a third down conversion rate of 57.1% and allowed one touchdown to be scored through the air. And despite the fact that the Vikings had four more quarterback hits than the Packers, they were still defeated in the matchup by a score of six tackles for loss.

During their victory over the 49ers by a score of 40-34, the Lions’ defense allowed the 49ers to pass for 400 yards and 30 completions while also committing two interceptions. The Lions’ defense also turned the ball over twice. It was possible for the San Francisco 49ers to amass a total of 475 yards, and they had a conversion rate of 62.5% on third down. During the course of the game, the Lions’ defense allowed a total of 18 running attempts, which resulted in 75 yards. This meant that they allowed 4.2 yards for each attempt.

Despite the fact that they allowed three touchdowns to be scored in the passing game, the Lions were able to come up with two major interceptions that were extremely important. The fact that they had two sacks and won the battle for quarterback hits by a margin of two does not change the reality that they were unable to win the battle for tackles for loss differential by a margin of five.

• Free Total Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: OVER.

Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Spread

Now, we have the Vikings vs Lions Betting prediction on the spread.

The Vikings have now won nine consecutive games, including a victory over the Packers by a score of 27-25 in week 17, which brings their overall record to 14-2. A victory over the Bears by a score of 30-12 in week 15, a victory over the Falcons by a score of 42-28 in week 14, and a victory over the Cardinals by a score of 23-22 in week 13 are all part of this winning run. The Minnesota Vikings are currently ranked second in the NFC North and fifth in the conference rankings. They have a record of 4-1 in the division and a record of 9-2 in conference play. According to our forecasts, they have a one hundred percent chance of qualifying for the playoffs and a thirty-four point nine percent chance of winning the division.

The Vikings are now ranked sixth in our NFL power rankings as we enter week 18 of the season. As a result of their 11-4-1 record against the spread, which includes four consecutive wins against the spread, they have an average scoring margin of +7.6 points per game. They have a record of 7-9 over/under, with the over being hit in both of their most recent games.

With a record of 3-0 over their last three matches, Minnesota will be looking to keep things moving as they have won all three of their most recent matches. Over the course of these matches, they have a record of 3-0 against the spread and a mark of 2-1 against the over-under.
In their most recent five games played away from home, Minnesota has a record of just 2-2-1 against the spread. Nevertheless, they finished with a record of 4-1 overall while scoring an average of 22 points per game.

Our power rankings for the National Football League have the Lions in first place with a record of 14-2, and they have a 65.1% chance of winning the NFC North. They have already guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, and if they were to win against the Vikings in week 18, they would be able to secure the division. With victories over the Bears and the 49ers, including a 40-34 triumph over San Francisco in week 17, Detroit was able to recover from their defeat at the hands of the Bills for the 15th week of the season. In that game, the Lions were 3.5-point favorites, and they covered the spread, extending their overall record against the spread with them to 11-4-1.

With a scoring margin of +12.5 points per game on average, Detroit has played four consecutive games with the total number of points above the total. They have a 9-6-1 overall record so far this season. In Lions games, the average total score is 54.1 points, while their over/under lines have resulted in an average of 50.1 points.

A record of 2-1 has been compiled by Detroit throughout the course of their most recent three matches. All of these games have resulted in them accumulating a record of 2-1 for the over-under and a record of 0-2-1 for the against the spread.
Detroit has scored an average of 29 points per game in their last five home games, while only allowing 18 points per game. During this run, the team had a record of 5-0, and they had a record of 4-1 against the spread.

• Free Spread Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: MINNESOTA.

FREE Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: Our Picks

• Free MoneyLine Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: MINNESOTA.
• Free Total Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: OVER.
• Free Spread Vikings vs Lions Betting Prediction: MINNESOTA.

 

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