Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Preview
On Sunday, January 7th at 1:00 PM ET, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings face off at Ford Field in Detroit, MI. FOX will carry the TV coverage for the game.
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Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the two head-to-head matchups last season, the Vikings and Lions each picked up one win apiece. The two teams averaged a combined 54.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-0. Against the spread, the Lions went 2-0. Offensively, the Lions averaged 440 yards per game in the head-to-head matchups compared to the Vikings at 394.5 yards.
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Vikings and Lions have gone in favor of the Vikings, putting together a record of 7-3. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Vikings and Lions, the teams have averaged 54 points per game with an over/under record of 3-0. The last three times they have faced off with the Lions as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction
Going into this week 18 NFC matchup, the Vikings have an overall record of 7-9. In the NFC-North standings, the Vikings are in 3rd place and 10th in the NFC. So far, they have gone 6-5 against NFC opponents and 5-3 on the road. Minnesota’s scoring margin up to this point is currently at -0.5. The team comes in with an ATS mark of 7-6-3. This season, the Vikings have an over/under record and have an average margin of -3.5 compared to their over/under lines. Their games have been averaging 41 points per game.
In terms of offense, the Vikings are at 20.2 points per game, ranking them 19th in the NFL. Minnesota’s defense has come up with 22 turnovers so far this season. This figure has them 8th in the NFL. Heading into week 18, they are allowing 20.8 points per game and 330.2 yards.
As week 18 approaches, Detroit is in 1st place in the NFC-North, coming in with an overall record of 11-5. In the NFC, they currently reside in 3rd place. The Lions’ current scoring margin stands at +3.5, which has them coming in with a 11-5 ATS record. With an over/under record of 10-6, the Lions come in with an average margin of +3.3 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have averaged 50.4 points per game (combined).
The Lions’ offense has performing well in the first half of game, averaging 14.8 points. Their overall offensive numbers of 26.9 is 4th in the NFL. Detroit is 21st in points allowed defensively. So far, their opponents are putting up an average of 23.4 points per game, accumulating 329.1 yards per contest.
Our prediction for this game is that the Lions will come out on top with a projected score of 27-20. The advanced model provides the Lions with a 69% probability of securing the win.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Tips
- Take the Lions on the moneyline
- The Lions should also cover at -5.5
- Projecting a combined 47 points, we like the over
Detroit Lions Injury Report
- Halapoulivaati Vaitai – Back (Out)
- Scott Daly – Knee (Out)
- Nate Sudfeld – Knee (Out)
- Matt Nelson – Ankle (Out)
- C.J. Gardner-Johnson – Pectoral (Questionable)
- Emmanuel Moseley – Knee (Out)
- Shane Zylstra – Knee (Out)
- Alim McNeill – Knee (Out)
- Mohamed Ibrahim – Hip (Out)
- Brock Wright – Hip (Questionable)
- Jameson Williams – Ankle (Questionable)
- Zonovan Knight – Shoulder (Out)
- James Houston – Ankle (Questionable)
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
- Dean Lowry – Pectoral (Out)
- Kirk Cousins – Achilles (Out)
- Marcus Davenport – Ankle (Out)
- Troy Dye – Wrist (Out)
- James Lynch – Knee (Out)
- D.J. Wonnum – Quadriceps (Out)
- Cam Akers – Achilles (Out)
- T.J. Hockenson – Knee (Out)
- Olisaemeka Udoh – Quad (Out)
- Byron Murphy Jr. – Knee (Questionable)
- Jalen Nailor – Concussion (Questionable)
- Ed Ingram – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Theo Jackson – Toe (Questionable)
- Malik Knowles – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jaquelin Roy – Ankle (Questionable)
