2013 NFL Vikings vs. Lions Week 1 Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com
DETROIT, MI (ATS Consultants) – With star players on both sides of the ball, will the combined score of today's Vikings-Lions game go over the total? Kickoff is set for 1:00PM ET.
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lions are 4.5-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47 points.
Line Movement: The Lions opened as 3-point favorites versus the Vikings but the spread has been bet up as high as 5 at some online and Vegas sports books, although the majority of books have the line at 4.5. As for the total, it opened at 47 and either remains at that number or is 46.5, depending on the book.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 55% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Lions. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Free Pick: Take the over. According to latest NFL trends, the over is 5-1-1 in the Lions' last seven games in September, 5-1 in their last six games in Week 1, and 12-5-1 in their last 18 games overall. With Reggie Bush joining an offensive core that also features Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford, the Lions are poised to rack up the points again this season. And while Detroit boasts the best defensive tackle combo in the league with Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley, Adrian Peterson will still gain his yards and keep the chains moving for the Vikings. Look for both teams to have plenty of scoring opportunities today.
2013 NFL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: VIKINGS/LIONS OVER 47
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