Lions vs. Vikings Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Sunday Night Football Week 18

Published 8:37 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025

The Detroit Lions will play the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 8:20 p.m. ET. Our computer model predicts the Lions will earn a victory — keep scrolling for a full breakdown regarding the spread, over/under and final score.

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On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking best in the NFL by totaling 33.3 points per game. They rank eighth on defense (20.8 points allowed per game). The Vikings are compiling 352.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (12th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 331.8 total yards per contest (16th-ranked).

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Lions vs. Vikings Predictions and Picks

ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Lions (-3) Under (56) Lions 29, Vikings 21

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Lions Betting Info

  • The Lions have a 60.8% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
  • Detroit has put together an 11-5-0 record against the spread this season.
  • The Lions have an ATS record of 9-4 when playing as at least 3-point favorites this season.
  • Detroit and its opponent have combined to go over the point total nine out of 16 times this season.
  • Lions games this season have posted an average total of 50, which is six points fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Vikings Betting Info

  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Vikings have a 43.5% chance to win.
  • Minnesota is 11-4-1 ATS this season.
  • The Vikings have won their only game this season when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
  • Minnesota and its opponent have combined to hit the over seven out of 16 times this season.
  • Vikings games average 44.6 total points (postseason included), 11.4 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Lions vs. Vikings 2024 Scoring Insights

Pts Pts Allowed Home Pts Home Pts Allowed Away Pts Away Pts Allowed
Lions 33.3 20.8 35.9 23.5 30.8 18.1
Vikings 26.4 18.8 28 18.3 24.4 19.4

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