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:
| Recommended Bets | FanDuel | BetMGM |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions Moneyline | -450 | -480 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown Anytime TD | -110 | -115 |
| Jared Goff 2+ Passing Touchdowns | -188 | -186 |
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.
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.
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) |
Here are the over/under and best player bets for the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, as per FanDuel.
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) |
Below are some of the best player bets for the Detroit Lions.
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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) |
Below are some of the best player bets for the Minnesota Vikings.
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The over/under for total points in the Lions vs Vikings game is set at 48.5.
The Lions come into the game as 8.5-point favorites over the Vikings.
The Lions are the favorites with a moneyline of -450, while the Vikings are the underdogs at +350.
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