Vikings vs. Lions 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 20

Updated Oct. 20, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (5-0) are slim favorites (-1) over the Detroit Lions (4-1) in a battle of two squads on winning streaks. The Vikings have taken five in a row, the Lions three in a row. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 50.5.

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Vikings vs. Lions Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Lions Betting Information updated as of October 20, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-1	-112	-108	50.5	-108	-112

Vikings vs. Lions Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-1)
Pick OU: Under (50.5)
Prediction: Vikings 28 - Lions 17

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Detroit

Game Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Lions Recent Matchups

Detroit owns a 4-1 record against Minnesota in their last five matchups.
Minnesota has been outscored by 25 points in its last five tilts versus Detroit.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota has five wins in five games versus the spread this year.
The Vikings have been favored by 1 point or more once this season, and covered the spread.
Minnesota games this year have hit the over on one of five set point totals (20%).
The Vikings have been moneyline favorites two other times this season, and they won both.
The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Vikings a 54.5% chance to win.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	207.8 (1,039)	19
Rush yards	115.4 (577)	21
Points scored	27.8 (139)	15
Pass yards against	263 (1,315)	30
Rush yards against	67.2 (336)	2
Points allowed	15.2 (76)	4

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold has 1,111 passing yards, 11 touchdowns (fourth in the NFL) and four interceptions this year. He has completed 63.5% of his passes, averaging 222.2 yards per game and 8.1 per attempt.
He has also rushed for 61 yards (fourth on the Vikings) without scoring a touchdown on the ground, while averaging 12.2 rushing yards per game.
Justin Jefferson has 26 catches for 450 yards (sixth in the NFL) and four TDs. Through five games, he is averaging 5.2 catches and 90 yards per game.
Through five games, Aaron Jones has picked up 350 rushing yards, averaging 70 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
Jones has totaled 17 catches on 20 targets for 167 yards, with one receiving TD.
Jalen Nailor has put up 137 receiving yards and three touchdowns (10th in the NFL) with eight catches on 11 targets. He is averaging two receptions and 34.3 yards per game.

Defense

On defense, Blake Cashman has 39 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended in 2024.
Andrew Van Ginkel has intercepted two pases (sixth in the NFL) and has added 19 tackles, three TFL, three sacks, and three passes defended.
Patrick Jones II has totaled 16 tackles, six TFL, and five sacks.
Camryn Bynum has two interceptions (sixth in the NFL) while adding 31 tackles and five passes defended.

Detroit Betting Info

Detroit is 4-1-0 against the spread this season.
Games involving Detroit have hit the over twice this year.
This is the first time the Lions will play as underdogs this season.
The implied probability of a win by the Lions based on the moneyline is 50.0%.

Lions Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	258.2 (1,291)	4
Rush yards	157.8 (789)	4
Points scored	30.2 (151)	9
Pass yards against	246.2 (1,231)	27
Rush yards against	83.2 (416)	3
Points allowed	18.2 (91)	8

Detroit's Key Players

Offense

Jared Goff has passed for 1,330 yards this year, with eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He is completing 71.1% of his attempts while averaging 266 yards per game and 8.9 per attempt.
David Montgomery averages 70.2 rushing yards per game over five games (351 total yards), while scoring six rushing touchdowns.
Montgomery also has 10 catches for 94 yards (seventh on the Lions). He has been targeted 10 times and averages 18.8 yards per game.
This season in five games, Jahmyr Gibbs has churned out 348 rushing yards (second on the Lions) and scored three rushing touchdowns. He averages 69.6 yards per game and 5.3 per carry (11th in the NFL).
In addition to his ground game, Gibbs has pulled down 14 passes (on 18 targets) for 104 yards (sixth on the Lions), with one receiving touchdown. He averages 20.8 yards per game.
Jameson Williams has been targeted 29 times, resulting in 16 catches for 365 yards (10th in the NFL).

Defense

Brian Branch has intercepted three passes in addition to 28 tackles, two TFL, and nine passes defended in 2024. He's third in the NFL in interceptions.
Kerby Joseph has 25 tackles, one TFL, and four interceptions. He is fifth on the Lions in tackles.
Carlton Davis has 30 tackles and two TFL in the 2024 season. He is second on the Lions in tackles.
Alex Anzalone has put up three TFL and 27 tackles through four games.

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