| MATCHUP | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-0 | 4-2 |
| Spread | +3 100 | -3 -120 |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | Over 46.5 (100) | Under 46.5 (-120) |
| Where | Ford Field, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Fox | |
Vikings vs Lions Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup with an undefeated record to start the season and they have allowed 16 points or fewer in five straight games. The Vikings are 3-0 on the road this year, while the Lions are 3-0 at home. Detroit has won three of their last four games and their defense looked much better last week against the Packers. The Vikings are the much better defensive team in this contest, but their offense has been very low scoring. Take the Lions to cover at home here.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 this season after they defeated the Colts by a score of 16-10 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 10-6 at halftime, but they shutout the Colts in the second half and scored 10 points in the fourth for the win. The Vikings out gained Indianapolis by a total of 275-218, went 3-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Kyler Murray threw for 150 yards and one touchdown, while Justin Jefferson caught four passes for 44 yards. Jordan Mason rushed 15 times for 68 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Saints by a score of 23-13 and the Dolphins by a score of 15-10. The Vikings have scored 20.8 points per game with 162.3 passing yards and 119.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 12.3 points against per game this season. Kyler Murray has thrown for 812 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, while Justin Jefferson has 23 catches for 302 yards and three scores this season.
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
The Detroit Lions are 4-2 this year after they defeated the Packers by a score of 20-17 last week. Detroit led 10-7 at halftime, but they were tied 17-17 in the fourth quarter, before kicking a field goal as time expired for the win. The Lions out gained Green Bay by a total of 415-324, went 5-10 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Jared Goff threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, while Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine passes for 153 yards. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 29 times for 116 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Cardinals by a score of 45-21, but lost to the Panthers by a score of 32-26 before that. The Lions have scored 30.7 points per game with 282.3 passing yards and 115.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.5 points against per game this season. Jared Goff has thrown for 1,788 yards with 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions, while Jahmyr Gibbs has 134 carries for 620 yards and seven scores this year.
Why the Detroit Lions will win
- The Lions have won each of their last five games without Jameson Williams.
- The Vikings have lost eight of their last 10 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Lions have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 Sunday games against the Vikings.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six Sunday games at Ford Field.
- The Vikings have lost the first quarter in three of their last four games at Ford Field following a home win.
- The Vikings have lost the first half in four of their last five Sunday games at Ford Field.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of the Vikings’ last 14 day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last six day games between the Vikings and Lions at Ford Field have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the last six Sunday games at Ford Field have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Lions Player Prop Facts
- Jameson Williams has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Lions’ last four home games against NFC North opponents.
- Jared Goff has recorded 23+ completions in each of the Lions’ last four day games against the Vikings at Ford Field.
- Jared Goff has recorded 269+ passing yards in eight of the Lions’ last nine Sunday games.
- Sam LaPorta has recorded 51+ receiving yards in seven of his last eight appearances following a home win.
- Jameson Williams has recorded 66+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Lions’ last four games as home favorites against NFC North opponents.
- Heading into Week 8, Jared Goff has recorded the equal-most passing touchdowns in a single game this season (4 vs Bills, Week 2).
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Kyler Murray has scored at least one touchdown in six of his last seven November appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 32+ rushing yards in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 249+ passing yards in four of his five previous November appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC opponents.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 20+ completions in 17 of his last 18 appearances following a home win.
- Odell Beckham Jr. has recorded 15+ receiving yards in 30 of his 31 previous Sunday day regular season appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Justin Jefferson has recorded 133+ rushing and receiving yards in four of the Vikings’ last five day games at Ford Field.
- Heading into Week 8, Will Reichard ranks T1st in the NFL in 50+ yard field goals made (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 8, the Lions rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards per game (282.3) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Lions rank 32nd in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (291.8) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Vikings rank T1st in the NFL in sacks (21.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Vikings rank 1st in the NFL in average kickoff return (30.7 yards) this season.