Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Predictions & Picks – Lions To End Vikings’ Unbeaten Run In NFL
- Detroit tipped to cover -3.5 spread against Minnesota
- Minnesota’s defence is strong, but their offence has struggled recently
- Under 46.5 total points market is also considered due to Minnesota’s low-scoring games
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Predictions & Picks
Detroit are tipped to cover as they inflict a first defeat on Minnesota.
The Vikings defense remains dominant, but the offense continues to splutter and sooner or later that was always going to come back to haunt them – that could be the case here.
Jared Goff has the weapons around him to put up enough points for the win and cover.
- Detroit Lions have won all 3 home games
- Minnesota Vikings are 1-2-0 ATS in their last 3 games
- The Under has cashed in each of Minnesota’s last 5 games
Head To Head
- Minnesota Vikings lead the all-time series 82-45-2
- Minnesota Vikings won 23-10 when the two teams last met in December 2025
Minnesota Vikings Form
Minnesota go into this big NFC North matchup as the only unbeaten team left after seven weeks of the season.
The Vikings made the best possible start to the campaign as they downed division rivals Green Bay on opening weekend, 39-22.
They backed that up on the road as they won 9-3 in Chicago, before heading to Tampa to beat the Buccaneers 23-16.
Minnesota returned home for a 15-10 victory over Miami, and then travelled to New Orleans to take down the Saints, 23-13.
The Vikings made it to 6-0 last weekend, as they battled to a 16-10 win at home to Indianapolis.
Detroit Lions Form
Detroit come into this game looking to make it three wins in a row, having improved to 4-2 with back-to-back victories.
The Lions also made a winning start to the season as they beat New Orleans in overtime at home, 31-30, but they failed to follow that up as they lost 41-31 in Buffalo.
They rebounded a week later to beat the New York Jets 31-24, only to then lose 32-26 when they visited Carolina.
Detroit have not lost since though, registering back-to-back wins to seemingly kick-start their playoff push.
The Lions stormed to a 45-21 victory in Arizona, and backed that up last weekend as they beat division rivals Green Bay, 20-17, thanks to a walk-off field goal.
Verdict
Minnesota’s defense continues to dominate, but the offense remains a major red flag for the Vikings.
Detroit have enough talent on offense to put up some points here, and an improving Lions defense can help the Lions get over the line.
Detroit have enough talent on offense to put up some points here, and an improving Lions defense can help the Lions get over the line.
Leigh Copson
Sports Editor • 25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist
US sports writer covering the NFL, NBA, NHL, boxing and MMA, with previews, predictions and betting tips across the major American leagues.
During his career at the Press Association and online sports sites including FreeTips and ExpertPicks.com, he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final.
He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.