Vikings vs. Lions Prediction & Odds
One of the more intriguing matchups in Week 14 of the NFL season will take place at Ford Field in Detroit, MI where the Lions will host the Vikings at 1:00 p.m. ET.
With the Lions laying 1.5 points, is the wrong team favored in this divisional matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
105 Minnesota Vikings (+1.5) at 106 Detroit Lions (-1.5); o/u 51.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, December 11, 2022
Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Vikings vs. Lions Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Vikings when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Minnesota Vikings DFS Spin
Kirk Cousins completed 21-of-35 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings’ 27-22, Week 13 win over the Jets. Cousins wasn’t great, but he didn’t have to be as the Vikings’ defense was dialed in early and late to help carry the team. He was only sacked twice but Quinnen Williams and the Jets’ front seven provided plenty of pressure. Cousins connected late in the game with Justin Jefferson for a 10-yard touchdown to give the Vikings some cushion. Cousins will be a popular start in Week 14 against the Lions.
Detroit Lions DFS Spin
Jared Goff completed 31-of-41 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions’ 40-14, Week 13 win over the Jaguars. Making the Jaguars’ defense look like it wasn’t even on the field, Goff posted his most yards since Week 4, and second most of the season. Locked onto Amon-Ra St. Brown for 11/114/2, Goff also got things cooking with D.J. Chark and D’Andre Swift. Chark was coming in handy down the field, while ARSB and Swift tacked on some YAC. It was perfect pitch-and-catch mode for a quarterback who is at his best when he can get in rhythm and not have to force things deep. Taking advantage of his loaded supporting cast for multiple touchdowns more weeks than not, Goff will have QB2 relevance for Week 14 against the Vikings’ shaky pass defense.
Vikings vs. Lions Betting Trends
Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings
Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings
Vikings are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Lions are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Vikings vs. Lions Prediction:
This feels like a trap game so I’m staying away from the spread. As for the total, the over is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams and is 4-1 in their last five games at Ford Field. The over is also 8-2 in the Lions’ last 10 conference games, is 6-2 in their last eight home games and is 10-4 in their last 14 games overall. On the other side, the over is 14-6 in the Vikings’ last 20 games overall, is 11-5 in their last 16 road games and is 4-1 in their last five divisional matchups.
NFL WEEK 14 PREDICTION: VIKINGS/LIONS OVER 51.5
