First look: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions odds and lines

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Vikings (7-9) and Detroit Lions (11-5) meet Sunday for a Week 18 matchup at Ford Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Vikings vs. Lions odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire's NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings were drummed 33-10 by the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. Minnesota has lost 3 straight, while going 0-3-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games. The Over is on a 3-game roll, however.

While the Vikings, who were 1-point home underdogs in the loss, have not officially been eliminated from postseason contention, the chances are slim to none that they'll be headed for the playoffs.

To claim a postseason berth, they must win and will need (per NFL.com):

A Packers loss (to the Bears) + Seahawks loss (at the Cardinals) + Buccaneers loss (at the Panthers) OR
A Packers loss + Seahawks loss + Saints loss (to the Falcons)

The Lions were short-changed against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, falling 20-19 on the road in a controversial finish. Detroit was able to cover as a 4.5-point underdog, however, and is 3-0 ATS in the past 3 games, while the Over is 6-2 for Detroit across the past 8 outings.

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Vikings at Lions odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Lions -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread: Vikings +5.5 (-105) | Lions -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

2023 betting stats

ML: Vikings 7-9 | Lions 11-5
ATS: Vikings 7-6-3 | Lions 11-5
O/U: Vikings 6-10 | Lions 10-6

Vikings at Lions head-to-head

These teams just met on Christmas Eve in Week 16 in the Twin Cities with the Lions coming away with a 30-24 win as 2.5-point favorites and the Over (48) connecting.

Detroit has won 3 of the past 4 meetings, including each of the past 2 at Ford Field. The Lions have covered 6 in a row vs. the Vikings, dating back to January 2021, with the Over cashing in each of the previous 4 contests.

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