The Detroit Lions will be looking to build on their hot stretch when they face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Detroit has won four of its last five games, beating Jacksonville in a 40-14 blowout last week. Minnesota has won nine of its last 10 games, wrapping up a three-game homestand with a 27-22 win over the Jets in Week 13.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit is favored by 2 points in the latest Lions vs. Vikings odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 51.5. Before entering any Vikings vs. Lions picks, you'll want to see the NFL predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Lions vs. Vikings. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NFL betting lines for Lions vs. Vikings:
Lions vs. Vikings spread: Lions -2 Lions vs. Vikings over/under: 51.5 points Lions vs. Vikings money line: Detroit -125, Minnesota +105 Lions vs. Vikings picks: See picks hereFeatured Game | Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
Detroit has won four of its last five games coming into this matchup, blowing out Jacksonville by 26 points last week. The Lions have quietly entered the playoff conversation and have a chance to take another step forward on Sunday. They held Minnesota star wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a career-low 14 yards on three receptions in the first meeting this season, as cornerback Jeff Okudah held Jefferson in check throughout the game.
Minnesota has been winning games by narrow margins throughout the year, with nine of its victories coming by eight or fewer points. Detroit has scored 30-plus points an NFL-high six times, leading the league in red zone efficiency. The Lions have covered the spread in each of their last five games, and they have covered in nine of their last 11 home games.
Why the Vikings can coverMinnesota has been on a tear since September, winning nine of its last 10 games. However, the Vikings are set to become the first 10-2 team in the Super Bowl era to be underdogs against a 5-7 team. They have a chance to clinch their first division title since 2017, and they can also sweep the season series between these rivals.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has gone 4-0 in his four starts at Ford Field, completing 73% of his passes for an average of 334 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions. Jefferson has racked up 1,277 receiving yards this season even with his poor showing in the first meeting between these teams, so he will certainly be expected to have a stronger showing this time around. The Vikings have won nine of the last 10 matchups in this series, making this line look disrespectful.
How to make Lions vs. Vikings picksThe model has simulated Vikings vs. Lions 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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