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A struggling Minnesota Vikings (7-9) team visits the Detroit Lions (11-5) on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Ford Field. The Vikings have lost three straight games.
Lions vs. Vikings Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Lions as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Lions have -205 odds to pick up the win, while the Vikings are listed at +170 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 47.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Lions vs. Vikings Live?
- Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Ford Field
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Lions
On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking third-best in the NFL by totaling 395.7 yards per game. They rank 14th on defense (329.1 yards allowed per game). The Lions sport the 23rd-ranked defense this year (23.4 points allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with 26.9 points per game.
The Lions own the 26th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (240.4 allowed per game), and they’ve been better offensively, ranking third-best with 255.6 passing yards per game. The Lions have been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, as they rank fourth-best in rushing offense (140.1 rushing yards per game) and fourth-best in rushing defense (88.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Lions are putting up a 42.8% third-down conversion rate on offense (seventh in the NFL), and they rank 19th on the other side of the ball with a 38.6% third-down percentage allowed. The Lions rank 20th in yards per play allowed this year (5.4), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 5.9 yards per play. The Lions own the 19th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at -2, forcing 21 turnovers (19th in NFL) while turning it over 23 times (19th in NFL).
Vikings
The Vikings rank 12th with 341.5 total yards per contest on offense, and they rank 15th with 330.2 total yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball. In terms of points scored the Vikings rank 22nd in the NFL (20.3 points per game), and they are 12th on the other side of the ball (20.8 points allowed per contest).
In terms of passing, the Vikings rank sixth in the NFL (250.0 passing yards per game) and 19th on the other side of the ball (229.7 passing yards allowed per game). With 91.5 rushing yards per game on offense, the Vikings rank 27th in the NFL. Defensively they rank ninth, allowing 100.5 rushing yards per contest.
The Vikings have been struggling on third down, ranking fifth-worst with a 42.6% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. They have been better offensively, generating a 39.5% third-down rate (14th-ranked). From an offensive angle, the Vikings are generating 5.5 yards per play (ninth-ranked). They rank 10th in the NFL defensively (5.1 yards given up per play). The Vikings have forced 22 turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 32 times, resulting in a -10 turnover margin that is fourth-worst in the NFL.
Lions vs. Vikings Injury Report
Lions
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | Ankle | Out |
| Brock Wright | TE | Hip | Out |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | Gameday inactive | Out |
| Steven Gilmore | CB | Gameday inactive | Out |
Vikings
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy | CB | Knee | Out |
| Christian Darrisaw | OT | Illness | Probable |
| Brian O’Neill | OT | Ankle | Out |
| Ed Ingram | OG | Shoulder | Out |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | Concussion | Out |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | Shoulder | Out |
| Jaren Hall | QB | Gameday inactive | Out |
Lions vs. Vikings Betting Analysis
Lions Betting Insights
The Lions are 11-5-0 against the spread this season. The Lions are 4-3 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
This season, Lions games have hit the over 10 times.
Vikings Betting Insights
The Vikings have gone 7-6-3 against the spread this year. The Vikings are 2-1-1 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
Vikings games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this year. The Vikings have been underdogs in eight games this season and won three (37.5%) of those contests.
The Vikings have a record of 1-1 when they’re set as an underdog of +170 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Lions vs. Vikings Against The Spread & Betting Records
Lions
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.2 | 46.9 | 47.4 |
| Implied Team Total AVG | 25.9 | 26.7 | 25.3 |
| ATS Record | 11-5-0 | 4-3-0 | 7-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 10-6-0 | 5-2-0 | 5-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 10-3 | 5-2 | 5-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
Vikings
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 44.6 | 46.1 | 43.1 |
| Implied Team Total AVG | 24.0 | 24.5 | 23.5 |
| ATS Record | 7-6-3 | 2-6-0 | 5-0-3 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-10-0 | 3-5-0 | 3-5-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-2 | 0-2 | 4-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-5 | 2-2 | 1-3 |
Players to Watch
Lions
- Jared Goff has passed for 4,255 yards (third in the NFL), 28 touchdowns (fourth in the NFL) and 12 interceptions this year. He is averaging 265.9 yards per game and 7.4 per attempt, while completing 67.0% of his passes.
- In addition to his passing stats, Goff also has 21 rushing yards (seventh on the Lions), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 1,371 receiving yards this season (fifth in the NFL) have come from 154 targets and 112 receptions (second in the NFL). He’s averaging 91.4 receiving yards and 7.5 catches per game, with nine receiving touchdowns (fifth in the NFL).
- In 13 games, David Montgomery has picked up 975 rushing yards (eighth in the NFL), averaging 75.0 yards per game and scoring 12 touchdowns.
- Jahmyr Gibbs has run for 915 yards, averaging 65.4 yards per game and scoring nine touchdowns.
- He’s added 52 catches (on 70 targets) for 316 receiving yards with one touchdown. He’s averaging 22.6 receiving yards and 3.7 receptions per game.
- On defense, Alex Anzalone has 120 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and six passes defended in 2023.
- Aidan Hutchinson has 47 tackles, 11.0 TFL, 9.5 sacks, and one interception this season.
- Brian Branch has put up 73 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and three interceptions this year.
- Kerby Joseph has 1.0 TFL, 75 tackles, and four interceptions this year.
Vikings
- Joshua Dobbs has thrown for 2,464 yards this year, with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He is completing 62.8% of his passes while averaging 189.5 yards per game and 5.9 per attempt.
- He’s added 421 yards on the ground (second on the Vikings), while scoring six rushing touchdowns. He’s averaging 32.4 yards per game and 5.5 per attempt.
- Jordan Addison has put together a 2023 stat sheet that includes 66 catches for 854 yards and nine receiving touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) over 16 games played. He has been on the receiving end of 100 targets and is averaging 4.1 receptions per game.
- In nine games played this season, Justin Jefferson has 56 catches (6.2 receptions per game on 9.6 targets per game) for 882 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
- Alexander Mattison puts up 45.1 rushing yards per game through 15 games (676 total yards), but has yet to score a rushing touchdown.
- Mattison also has 187 receiving yards (12.5 per game) on 29 catches (1.9 per game). He has been targeted 43 times with three touchdown receptions.
- Danielle Hunter has put up 15.5 sacks (first on the Vikings and fifth in the NFL) to go with 21.0 TFL and 77 tackles through 16 games in 2023.
- Camryn Bynum has two interceptions on top of 130 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and nine passes defended.
- Josh Metellus has recorded 2.5 sacks (fifth on the Vikings) as well as 7.0 TFL, 106 tackles, and one interception in the 2023 season.
- Jordan Hicks’ season stats include 100 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and one interception through 12 games. He is third on the Vikings in tackles.
Lions vs. Vikings Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this game is the Lions, and we expect that Lions will cover the spread (Lions -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 47.5 points.
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