Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction NFL Picks 10/20/24

In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction for this NFL Week 7 game on Sunday, October 20th, at US Bank Stadium.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lions’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Vikings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent betting trends in games played between Detroit and Minnesota

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Lions and Vikings.

What a Start for the Vikings

The Vikings come into this game with a 5-0 record, but this is another big test if they lose, people are going to start questioning if they are really just frauds. In the last game, the Vikings faced off against the New York Jets, and they were able to secure a six-point victory. Sam Darnold completed 14 of his 31 passes for 179 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Ty Chandler was the top rusher after Aaron Jones was hurt. With the bye week, though Jones is expected to be healthy enough to go in this game. Justin Jefferson is having another huge season, putting up 450 yards and four touchdowns. 

The Vikings are averaging 27.8 points while their defense is giving up 15.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. In this game, the Vikings are going to need to put on a show with the offense here but the defense is also going to really need to step up. 

Why the Vikings Will Beat the Lions

• The Vikings have won each of their last seven October games against NFC opponents.
• The Lions have lost eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Vikings.
• The Vikings have covered the spread in each of their last five games.
• The Lions have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven October games as underdogs.
• The Lions have lost the first half in six of their last seven October games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
• The Lions have lost the first quarter in each of their last three road games following a road win.

Lions Look to Make a Statement in NFC North

The Lions probably didn’t expect to be looking up at the Minnesota Vikings at this point of the season but they are. The good news though is the Lions can let everyone know that the NFC North is still there if they are able to come out on top here. In the last game, the Lions faced off against the Dallas Cowboys and they destroyed them. The offense scored 49 points while the defense gave up only nine points. Jared Goff completed 18 of his 25 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns. The top running back was David Montgomery who finished with 80 yards and two touchdowns. 

The Lions are averaging 30.2 points while their defense is giving up 18.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. The offense is going to need to put on a real show here. The Lions will meet the Titans after this one.

Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction

The home-field advantage is a very real thing at US Bank Stadium and it’s going to help them again here. The Vikings’ defense has also been playing lights out, and even against a good offense, the defense is going to continue to step up in a big way again. The Vikings are going to find success moving the ball with Aaron Jones back, and it’s going to be the Vikings that are going to cruise. Back the Vikings against the spread here.