The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) and Detroit Lions (14-2) end the regular season on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff for SNF is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET from Ford Field in Detroit. The game will be broadcast NBC and can be streamed on Peacock.
Vikings vs Lions odds have the Lions listed as -148 moneyline favorites and Vikings as +124 underdogs. The over/under is 56.5 total points (-115o / -105u). The Lions are 3-point favorites on the spread over the Vikings (-3; -108).
Below you can find my Sunday Night Football preview and Vikings vs Lions prediction,pick, and best bet, plus the latest betting trends, injury reports and more.
Vikings vs Lions Predictions
Spread
This spread is tight for a reason. Both teams have played incredibly all season and match up very closely. This game features the most combined regular-season wins of any game in NFL history.
So, rather than picking a side, I'm going to bet on the highest total of the NFL season.
Over/Under
I'm expecting plenty of offense in this contest and am betting on the over up to 57.5 points. What better way to end the regular season than an over on the highest total of the season?
My Pick: Over 56.5 (-110)
Vikings vs Lions Odds, Spread, Over/Under, Best Bet
| Vikings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -112 | 56.5 -115o / -105u | +124 |
| Lions Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -108 | 56.5 -115o / -105u | -148 |
- Vikings vs Lions spread: Vikings +3 (-112), Lions -3 (-108)
- Vikings vs Lions total: 56.5 points (-115o / -105u)
- Vikings vs Lions moneyline: Vikings +124, Lions -148
- Vikings vs Lions best bet: Over 56.5
Use our live NFL odds page to make sure you're getting the latest odds before making your bets.
Vikings vs Lions Preview & Prediction — Sunday Night Football
The final regular season game of the NFL season might just be the best game we've had all year. The Vikings and Lions are both 14-2 and tied for first place in the NFC North.
Not only are they the two best teams in the north, they're tied for the best record in the NFC. That means the winner of this game gets a first-round bye in the playoffs and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser will start the playoffs on the road as the No. 5 seed.
One of the Vikings two losses came earlier in the season to these Lions, who beat them 31-29 in a nail biter in Minnesota. Detroit hit a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to clinch the win.
Of course, a lot has changed since then. Primarily with the Lions, whose defense has been ravaged by injuries. At one point this season, Detroit was one of the best offensive and defensive teams in the league. Now, the Lions are relying on their offense to carry them in shootouts.
Detroit has allowed 32.5 points per game over its past four, with only the Bears falling short of 30. The Lions have relied on some big plays from their defense at times, but have been generally unable to stop opposing offenses.
That's probably not going to change against the Vikings, who have an explosive passing attack and a solid run game with Aaron Jones. Detroit's getting some help back at linebacker, but is still thin in the secondary and pass rush, which sets up well for Minnesota to throw the bill at will.
At the same time, nobody has been able to get the Lions offense off the field this season. Anchored by the league's best offensive line by almost any metric, the Lions lead the league in scoring at 33.3 points per game.
Dan Campbell is also aware of the Lions defensive shortcomings, which has led to a hyper-aggressive approach in recent weeks. To be clear, Campbell has always been aggressive, but it's been noticeably turned up lately.
This game has a massive total of 56, but I'm still taking the over. It's hard to see this game producing less points than their earlier meeting, given the injuries to the Lions defense in the interim.
I'd bet this one up to 57.5, but use our NFL odds page to make sure you're getting the lowest total possible.
My Pick: Over 56.5 (-110)
Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends
Vikings Trends
- Vikings are 4-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Vikings are 4-2 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Vikings' last 5 games
Lions Trends
- Lions are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Lions' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Lions' 8 last games at home
Vikings vs Lions Injuries
Vikings Injuries
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| LB Patrick Jones II | Out (knee) |
| CB Fabian Moreau | Questionable (hip) |
| LB Kamu Grugier-Hill | Questionable (illness) |
Lions Injuries
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| RB David Montgomery | Out (knee) |
| DB Emmanuel Moseley | Out (illness) |
| LB Alex Anzalone | Questionable (forearm) |
| WR Kalif Raymond | Questionable (foot) |
| RB Craig Reynolds | Questionable (back) |
