Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Point Spread Pick - Odds - Free ATS Prediction
Date:
October 1, 1:00 pm
Location:
U.S. Bank Stadium
TV:
ESPN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Minnesota -2
Total:
42.5
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The Detroit Lions (2-1) will square off with the Minnesota Vikings (2-1) in a NFC North collision at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota, Minnesota. The contest will be televised regionally on FOX with a kick-off time of 1:00 PM ET. Though each team has split the last four contests between the two, the Lions are currently on a two-game winning streak against the Vikings as they won both meetings in 2016. The latest edition between both parties featured a 16-13 Detroit win at Ford Field when the two met last year. The two teams enter this venue on differing notes. The Lions came up short at home when they hosted the defending NFC Champions, the Atlanta Falcons falling by a score of 30-26. For Minnesota, the Vikings turned into the Purple People Eaters when they devoured Tampa Bay at home in a 34-17 victory, last Sunday.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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As a whole, the Lions have been heavily leaned on despite the market moving a point further in favor of Minnesota. While only 55% of the public fancy the Lions when it comes to discussions, an incredible 90% of the ticket and 97% of the money have come in on the boys from the Motor City. In Over/Under markets, 100% of the consensus unanimously like the Over. We have seen identical numbers materialize in cash and ticket markets. Despite this, the line has decreased by a point indicating action on the Under.
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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Week 4 Prediction
Generally speaking, the stock in Detroit is far elevated compared to that of Minnesota. Though the two teams enter with identical records, the body of work by the Lions is more proficient from a market perspective. Detroit has been more undervalued be that they own two outright wins as an underdog. Though the Lions failed to cover a three-point line against Atlanta on Sunday in a four-point loss, the market has yet to catch-up to the Lions. This scenario maybe prime for that adjustment.
Minnesota’s offense is frightening. The Vikings own the second best passing attack in the league, as well as the second most productive offensive unit. Minnesota has some exceptional young playmakers across the board, most notably in wide-out Stefon Diggs and newcomer rushing back Dalvin Cook. In comparison, Detroit’s numbers have been more mediocre offensively and if they hope to get their rushing department up and running against Minnesota, they better think again. The Vikings own a top-five rushing defense and will smother any hopes of gashing the middle. Since Calvin Johnson retired from the Lions, the Motor City has been looking for a weapon to get this team to productive numbers offensively. The defense has failed to pick up the slack for the most part. While, Matthew Stafford may be the highest paid athlete in history after landing a new contract in the off-season, he is going to have his hands filled with the likes of Everson Griffen harassing him in the pocket.
Free Pick:
Take Minnesota -2
