Lions vs Vikings Predictions, Odds and Best Bets For Week 9 of the 2025-26 NFL Season

This Week 9 matchup is a divisional rivalry that pits the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are coming into this game with a 5-2 record and on a one-game win streak, whereas the Vikings are currently 3-4 and on a two-game losing streak. This game will be a crucial one for both teams in the context of the playoff standings as the season progresses.

Game Details:

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Date: Sunday, November 02, 2025
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: FOX Sports App / Fubo / NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV)

Recommended bets and updated odds

Recommended Bets	FanDuel	BetMGM
Detroit Lions Moneyline	-450	-480
Amon-Ra St. Brown Anytime TD	-110	-115
Jared Goff 2+ Passing Touchdowns	-188	-186

Analysis and Rationale

The Detroit Lions are currently playing much better on both sides of the ball with dominant wins over the Buccaneers, Bengals, and Browns, while losing only to the Chiefs in their last 4 games. The Vikings, on the other hand, have lost 3 of their last 4 games, with their only win coming against the Browns.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a consistent target for Jared Goff in the endzone. While St. Brown is the primary receiver for Goff, he has also hauled in 7 touchdown passes in seven games so far.

Jared Goff has been consistently finding his targets in the end zone. So far this season, in 7 games, Goff has thrown 15 touchdowns, with 6 of them coming in the last 3 matches. The Lions are known to put up many points on the board with their high-flying offense, so look for Goff to find his targets in the end zone on more than one occasion.

Lions vs Vikings Prediction

The Vikings are currently languishing at the bottom of the NFC North with a 3-4 record. They have had quarterback problems as J.J. McCarthy was sidelined for 5 games this season. Even in his first couple of games, McCarthy wasn’t completely convincing, and thus, the Vikings’ offense has struggled.

On the flip side, the Lions have been consistently performing at a high quality, as has been the norm the past couple of seasons. With the exception of their 2 losses, all their wins have come in dominant fashion.

Prediction: Detroit Lions to win.

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Week 9 Lions vs Vikings Betting Odds and Spread

The moneyline and spread show the Detroit Lions are the favorites in this matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. (Sourced from FanDuel).

	Moneyline	Spread	Total Points
Detroit Lions	-450	-8.5 (-112)	O 48.5 (-105)
Minnesota Vikings	+350	+8.5 (-108)	U 48.5 (-115)

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Lions vs Vikings Best Bets

Here are the over/under and best player bets for the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, as per FanDuel.

Detroit Lions Over/Under Odds

Below are some of the best over/under bets for the Detroit Lions.

Over/ Under Bets	Over	Under
Jared Goff Pass Attempts	28.5 (-120)	28.5 (-108)
Sam LaPorta Total Receptions	4.5 (+102)	4.5 (-136)
Jahmyr Gibbs Rush Attempts	15.5 (-108)	15.5 (-122)

Detroit Lions Best Player Bets

Below are some of the best player bets for the Detroit Lions.

Jared Goff 225+ Passing Yards: -158
Amon-Ra St. Brown Most Receiving Yards: +155
Jahmyr Gibbs 60+ Rushing Yards: -250

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Minnesota Vikings Over/Under Odds

Below are some of the best over/under bets for the Minnesota Vikings.

Over/ Under Bets	Over	Under
J.J. McCarthy Pass Attempts	30.5 (-108)	30.5 (-120)
Jordan Addison Total Receptions	3.5 (-138)	3.5 (+104)
T.J. Hockenson Total Receptions	3.5 (-148)	3.5 (+112)

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Minnesota Vikings Best Player Bets

Below are some of the best player bets for the Minnesota Vikings.

J.J. McCarthy 200+ Passing Yards: -172
Justin Jefferson 60+ Receiving Yards: -210
Jordan Mason 30+ Rushing Yards: -210

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Lions vs Vikings game?

The over/under for total points in the Lions vs Vikings game is set at 48.5.

What is the point spread for the Lions vs Vikings game?

The Lions come into the game as 8.5-point favorites over the Vikings.

What is the moneyline for the Lions vs Vikings game?

The Lions are the favorites with a moneyline of -450, while the Vikings are the underdogs at +350.

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