U.S. Bank Stadium will host an NFL Week 7 clash between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday afternoon. The Detroit Lions are second in the NFC North with a 4-1 current record. The Minnesota Vikings are having a spectacular season so far, with an unbeaten 5-0, and are one position above the Lions on the table. The Minnesota Vikings are expected to win this matchup as predicted by the latest NFL betting trends.
The preview information
Date: October 20, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Detroit Lions Vs Minnesota Vikings Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Detroit Lions (+105) vs Minnesota Vikings (-125)
Spread: Detroit Lions +1.5 (-110) vs Minnesota Vikings -1.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Detroit Lions (u51) vs Minnesota Vikings (o51)
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are coming here after absolutely crushing the Dallas Cowboys last week with a final score of 47-9. In that game, Detroit’s QB Jared Goff attempted 25 passes and completed 18 of them for 315 yards. Goff scored thrice against the Cowboys. In rushing, David Montgomery managed 12 carries for 80 yards, scoring a pair of TDs, while Jameson Williams defended with three receptions for 76 yards, with a single score.
Top 3 Players
Jared Goff: 1,330 Yds, 8 TD, 4 INT
Jahmyr Gibbs: 66 Car, 348 Yds, 3 TD
Jameson Williams: 16 Rec, 365 Yds, 3 TD
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings took on the New York Jets in the previous week and won the game with a final score of 23-17. In that game, Minnesota’s Sam Darnold completed 14 passes out of 31 for 179 yards, while managing a single interception. In rushing, Ty Chandler contributed 14 carries for 30 yards. Defense-wise, the Vikings were led by Justin Jefferson with six receptions for a total of 92 yards.
Top 3 Players
Sam Darnold: 1,111 Yds, 11 TD, 4 INT
Aaron Jones: 71 Car, 350 Yds, 1 TD
Justin Jefferson: 26 Rec, 450 Yds, 4 TD
Detroit Lions Vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
Detroit Lions
Marcus Davenport (DE) Is out for season, Elbow
Tre’Quan Smith (WR) IR, Undisclosed
Michael Badgley (K) IR; is out for season, Hamstring
Emmanuel Moseley (CB) IR, Pectoral
Netane Muti (G) IR, Shoulder
Cam Gill (LB) IR, Ankle
Derrick Barnes (LB) Is out indefinitely, Knee
Aidan Hutchinson (DE) Left last game, is “?” Sunday vs Minnesota, Leg
Brodric Martin (DT) IR, Leg
Antoine Green (WR) IR, Concussion
Connor Galvin (T) IR, Knee
Nate Lynn (LB) IR, Shoulder
Minnesota Vikings
Aaron Jones (RB) Is “?” , Hip
Dalton Risner (T) IR, Undisclosed
Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Mekhi Blackmon (CB) IR, Knee
J.J. McCarthy (QB) IR; is out for season, Knee
Gabriel Murphy (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Detroit Lions Vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Detroit Lions
Detroit are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
Detroit are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
Detroit are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games against Minnesota.
Detroit are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Minnesota.
Detroit are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Detroit are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
Detroit are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
Detroit are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games played in October.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games.
Minnesota are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 11 games at home.
Minnesota are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit.
Minnesota are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
Minnesota are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games played in October.
Minnesota are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 7.
Detroit Lions Vs Minnesota Vikings Summary and Prediction
The Detroit Lions are boasting a pretty great offense this season, and will try to break Minnesota’s winning streak. The Vikings are nicely rested and will put on a fresh show in this matchup. The Minnesota Vikings will win 29-27.
Moneyline: Vikings (-125)
Spread: Under 1.5
Total: Over 51
Predicted Score: 29-27, Vikings win.
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