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Lions vs. Vikings Week 18 NFL Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook for Sunday Night Football

Lions vs. Vikings Week 18 NFL Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook for Sunday Night Football

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By: DK.Network.Editors

 

Our computer model predicts a win for the Detroit Lions when they meet the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 8:20 p.m. ET — for a full breakdown regarding the spread, over/under and final score, continue reading.

Lions vs. Vikings Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this contest is the Lions, by a final score of Lions 29, Vikings 21.
  • Against the spread, we project that the Lions will cover. The spread is currently Lions -3.
  • As for the total, we see this one going under the posted over/under of 56.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 49.7 points.

Lions vs. Vikings Odds

  • Spread favorite: Lions (-3)
  • Moneyline: Lions (-155), Vikings (+130)
  • Total: 56.5 points

Lions Betting Trends

  • The Lions have posted a 11-4-1 record against the spread this season.
  • Detroit has a 10-3-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 3 points or more.
  • The teams have hit the over in nine of the Lions’ 16 games with a set total.
  • The Lions have gone 13-2 in games they were listed as the Moneyline favorite (winning 86.7% of those games).
  • When it has played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter, Detroit has a record of 12-1 (92.3%).

Vikings Betting Trends

  • So far this year, the Vikings have put together a 10-4-2 record against the spread.
  • When it has played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, Minnesota is 1-0 against the spread.
  • Seven of the Vikings’ 16 games with a set total have hit the over (43.8%).
  • This season, the Vikings have been listed as the underdog in four games but won them all.
  • Minnesota has played as an underdog of +130 or more once this season and won that game.

Lions Key Stats

  • Total offense: 410.5 yards per game, second in NFL
  • Passing offense: 266.1 yards per game, second in NFL
  • Rushing offense: 144.4 yards per game, sixth in NFL
  • Total defense: 347.4 yards per game, 22nd in NFL
  • Passing defense: 250.4 yards per game, 31st in NFL
  • Rushing defense: 97 yards per game, third in NFL

Vikings Key Stats

  • Total offense: 352.3 yards per game, 12th in NFL
  • Passing offense: 243.8 yards per game, fifth in NFL
  • Rushing offense: 108.4 yards per game, 19th in NFL
  • Total defense: 331.8 yards per game, 16th in NFL
  • Passing defense: 243.6 yards per game, 28th in NFL
  • Rushing defense: 88.1 yards per game, second in NFL

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