Vikings vs. Lions Free Pick
DETROIT, MI (The Spread) – NFC North rivals clash at Ford Field today when the Lions host the Vikings at 4:25PM ET.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lions are 7.5-point home favorites over the Vikings while the over/under total is currently sitting at 41.5 points. Detroit opened as 7-point favorites before the line was bet up, while the total opened at 41 before being bet up as well.
The Vikings have had some success covering the spread in recent matchups, going 11-5-3 against the spread in the last 19 meetings between these two teams while the underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. They’re also 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus NFC opponents and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall.
On the other side, the Lions are 2-8 against the number in their last 10 games in December and 1-4 ATS in their last five games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. They’re also just 1-5-1 against the spread in their last seven games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
2014 NFL WEEK 15 FREE PICK: MINNESOTA VIKINGS +7.5
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