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Lions vs Vikings Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 7

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The over/under line is set at 49.5 points for the week seven matchup between the Lions and Vikings, which kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Vikings are favored at -2.5 points and have a money line of -133. This NFC North battle is being televised on FOX.

Prediction at a Glance for Vikings vs Lions

  • We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 23 to 22
  • Not only do we have the Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
  • We see this game finishing below the line of 49.5 points

Betting Odds & Lines for this Game

  • Spread: Lions +2.5 | Vikings -2.5
  • Total: 49.5
  • MoneyLine: Lions +111 | Vikings -133

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Lions vs. Vikings Prediction: MoneyLine

Jared Goff has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 153 in week 6, with 315 yards and 3 touchdowns on 18/25 passing against the Cowboys. In week 4, he went 18/18 for 292 yards, and in week 3, he threw for 199 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jameson Williams led the team in receiving in week 6, with 76 yards on 3 catches, following his 80-yard, 2-catch performance in week 4. David Montgomery rushed for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 carries in week 6.

Detroit leads the NFL in scoring, averaging 30.2 points per game, and ranks 3rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 3rd in the league in rushing attempts and 4th in rushing yards per game, with 157.8. On 3rd down, they convert 44.8% of the time, which ranks 6th in the NFL.

Sam Darnold has seen his passer rating drop in each of his last three games, going from 123 in week 4 to 50 in week 5 against the Jets, where he threw for 179 yards on 14/31 passing with no touchdowns and one interception. However, the Vikings have been strong in the first quarter, leading the NFL in scoring in the opening period. Justin Jefferson has been consistent, with 92 yards on 6 catches in week 5, following 85 yards in week 4 and 81 yards in week 3.

Heading into week 7, the Vikings rank 12th in our offensive power rankings. They are 5th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 27.8 points per game, and are 17th in total yards with 323.2 per game. Minnesota ranks 26th in passing attempts and 19th in passing yards, with 207.8 per game. On the ground, they are 12th in rushing attempts and 20th in rushing yards, averaging 115.4 per game.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction Lions +111 (Bet Now)

Lions vs. Vikings Prediction: Total

The Lions’ defense was dominant in their 47-9 win over the Cowboys, holding Dallas to just 53 yards on 17 rushing attempts. Detroit defended the pass well, allowing only 198 yards through the air and not giving up any passing touchdowns. They also came away with three interceptions and limited the Cowboys to a 23.1% conversion rate on third down.

Overall, the Lions allowed just 251 total yards and held Dallas to a 56.8% completion rate. Detroit also recorded four sacks and had more quarterback hits and tackles for loss than the Cowboys.

The Vikings’ defense came up with three interceptions in their 23-17 win over the Jets, despite giving up two passing touchdowns. They held the Jets to just 36 rushing yards on 14 attempts and allowed only 36 yards per attempt. Minnesota’s defense limited the Jets to a 29.4% conversion rate on third down.

Even though the Jets had 218 passing yards, Minnesota’s defense made it difficult for them to move the ball consistently, as they finished with a completion percentage of just 53.7%. The Vikings also had three sacks and won the quarterback hit battle by four, despite losing the tackles for loss differential.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction UNDER 49.5 (Bet Now)

Lions vs. Vikings Prediction: Spread

Heading into week 7, the Lions sit atop our NFL power rankings and have an 86.2% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections. Detroit has won three straight games, including a dominant 47-9 win over the Cowboys in week 6. They also beat the Seahawks in week 4 and the Cardinals in week 3. Their only loss came in week 2 against the Buccaneers.

Against the spread, the Lions are 4-1 this season, with three consecutive wins. They were favored in all of their games, including their 38-point win over the Cowboys, where they covered the 3.5-point spread. Their O/U record is 2-3, with the over hitting in their last two games.

  • Through their last three games, the Lions have a record of 3-0. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 3-0. Their over-under record in these games was 2-1.
  • Across their last five road contests, Detroit has been good against the spread posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 29 points per game.

The Vikings head into week 7 against the Lions looking to remain unbeaten, holding a 5-0 record. This includes a 3-0 mark at home and a 2-0 record on the road. Minnesota ranks 8th in our NFL power rankings and has a 37.1% chance of winning the NFC North and an 86.2% chance of making the playoffs. In division games, the Vikings are 1-0, and they are 3-0 in conference matchups.

So far, the Vikings are 5-0 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +12.6 points per game. They have covered as both favorites (2-0) and underdogs (3-0). Their O/U record is 1-4, with their games averaging 43 points compared to an average line of 44.2.

  • Through their last three games, the Vikings have a record of 3-0. In terms of betting, the team went 3-0 ATS in these matchups. Their over/under record in these matchups is 0-3.
  • Across their last five home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 21 points per game.
  • Free Spread Prediction Lions +2.5 (Bet Now)

Lions vs. Vikings Pick: Lions Moneyline (+111)

Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Lions to cover as road underdogs in this week seven matchup between the Lions and Vikings. The point spread lines have the Lions at +2.5, and we have them winning this game 25-21.

For this game, we have a point spread pick and an over/under pick. With the line sitting at 49.5 points, we like the under, projecting a combined score of 46 points.

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