The Vikings will play the Lions on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 8:20 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on NBC, Peacock.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024-25 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions . Set for Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at Ford Field, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, the Minnesota Vikings have a 98.00 power ranking based on our formula. The Detroit Lions currently possess a 98.00 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Minnesota Vikings - The Minnesota Vikings have a 6-1-0 record as an away team for the 2024-25 regular season, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Lions - As for the Detroit Lions, they come to this Week 18 game with a 6-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Minnesota Vikings currently rank 9th (423) as we approach Week 18, with the Detroit Lions ranked 1st (533) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Minnesota Vikings rank 28th (301) for points score against them. Note that the Detroit Lions now rank 23rd (333) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the Minnesota Vikings have a 14-2-0 record, with the Detroit Lions at 14-2-0 for the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The Vikings be facin' the Lions in a crucial battle. The NFL season be nearin' its end for both teams. The result o' this match may change the playoff picture.
The Vikings stand at 14-2-0, while the Lions match their record. The Vikings hold a 4-1-0 division standing, while the Lions be perfect at 5-0-0. The clash be happenin' at Ford Field, a site o' many fierce battles.
According to SportsBetting3.com, both teams be rated at 98.00 in their NFL Power Rankings. BetRivers and BetMGM be the best legal NFL sportsbooks. We've gathered this matchup's prop bets below, so gather 'round. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the followin' tables.
Best Vikings at Lions Odds
| Underdog Minnesota Vikings | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Minnesota Vikings | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -3 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Vikings are +3 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Vikings are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Vikings
Lions
1/05/25 8:20pm EST | +3 -115-3 -105 |
Underdog Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota Vikings bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 Minnesota Vikings underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Vikings
Lions
First Team To Score
1/05/25 8:20pm EST | +105-135Bet |
Vikings
Lions
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/05/25 8:20pm EST | +110-150+10000Bet |
Vikings
Lions
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 8:20pm EST | Yes +675No -2000Bet |
Vikings
Lions
Safety to be Scored
1/05/25 8:20pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -145Bet |
Sam Darnold
Interceptions Thrown
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 0.5 o -1300.5 u +100Bet |
Jared Goff
Longest Passing Completion
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Darnold
Longest Passing Completion
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 39.5 o -11539.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jake Bates
Total Kicking Points
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Will Reichard
Total Kicking Points
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Pass Completions
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Sam Darnold
Total Pass Completions
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 292.5 o -115292.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Darnold
Total Passing Yards
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 297.5 o -115297.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 2.5 o +1352.5 u -185Bet |
Sam Darnold
Total Touchdown Passes
MIN at DET 1/05/25 8:20pm EST | 2.5 o +1402.5 u -190Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 18 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, January 5th, 2025 | DET 31, MIN 9 Ford Field | Lions by 22 |
| 2024 Week 7 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, October 20th, 2024 | DET 31, MIN 29 U.S. Bank Stadium | Lions by 2 |
| 2023 Week 18 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, January 7th, 2024 | DET 30, MIN 20 Ford Field | Lions by 10 |
| 2023 Week 16 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, December 24th, 2023 | DET 30, MIN 24 U.S. Bank Stadium | Lions by 6 |
| 2022 Week 14 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, December 11th, 2022 | DET 34, MIN 23 Ford Field | Lions by 11 |
| 2022 Week 3 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, September 25th, 2022 | MIN 28, DET 24 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 4 |
| 2021 Week 13 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, December 5th, 2021 | DET 29, MIN 27 Ford Field | Lions by 2 |
| 2021 Week 5 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, October 10th, 2021 | MIN 19, DET 17 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 2 |
| 2020 Week 17 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 | MIN 37, DET 35 Ford Field | Vikings by 2 |
| 2020 Week 9 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, November 8th, 2020 | MIN 34, DET 20 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xz* - Detroit Lions | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0.882 | 564 | 342 | 7-2-0 | 8-0-0 | 6-0-0 | 1.000 | 11-1-0 | 0.917 | 3W | 4-1-0 |
| xy - Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0.824 | 432 | 332 | 8-1-0 | 6-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 9-3-0 | 0.750 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
Minnesota Vikings & Detroit Lions Futures Odds
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Minnesota Vikings Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Minnesota Vikings YR: futures available
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Minnesota Vikings & Detroit Lions Team Pages
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