| MATCHUP | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-4 | 5-3 |
| Where | Ford Field, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FOX | |
In this article we will formulate a Vikings vs Lions prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, November 2nd at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-4 this year after they lost to the Chargers by a score of 37-10 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 21-3 at halftime and allowed 16 more points in the second half for the ugly loss. The Vikings were out gained by a total of 419-164, went 3-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Carson Wentz went 15-27 for 144 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Zavier Scott rushed for 16 yards on two carries. Justin Jefferson led the receivers with seven catches for 74 yards in the loss. The Minnesota defense recorded two sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Minnesota lost to the Eagles by a score of 28-22, but did beat the Browns by a score of 21-17 before that. The Vikings have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the NFC North standings. Minnesota has scored 22.1 points per game with 202.7 passing yards and 93.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.1 points against per game this season. JJ McCarthy is expected to return from injury to play quarterback, while Justin Jefferson has caught 41 passes for 602 yards and one score this year.
Detroit Lions Betting Preview
The Detroit Lions are 5-2 this season after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 24-9 in their last game. Detroit led 14-3 at halftime, but their lead was cut to 14-9 in the third, before they scored the last 10 points to pull away with the win. The Lions out gained Tampa Bay by a total of 379-251, went 3-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Jared Goff went 20-29 for 241 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 17 times for 136 yards and two scores. Amon-Ra St. Brown led the receivers with six catches for 86 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Detroit defense recorded four sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Detroit lost to the Chiefs by a score of 30-17, but did beat the Bengals by a score of 37-24 before that. The Lions have won five of their last six games and they are currently second in the NFC North standings. Detroit has scored 30.7 points per game with 223.6 passing yards and 133.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.6 points against per game this season. Jared Goff has thrown for 1,631 yards, 15 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for 526 yards and six scores this season.
Why the Detroit Lions will win
- The Lions have won each of their last eight games as favorites against NFC North opponents.
- The Vikings have lost each of their last four games at Ford Field when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Lions have covered the spread in each of their last nine Sunday games against the Vikings.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Ford Field.
- The Vikings have lost the first quarter in eight of their last 10 games.
- The Vikings have lost the first half in eight of their last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Vikings’ last eight games as underdogs following a loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Vikings and Lions have gone OVER the total points line.
Detroit Lions Player Prop Facts
- Amon-Ra St. Brown has scored two or more touchdowns in three of the Lions’ last four home games against teams that held a losing record.
- Jahmyr Gibbs has scored the first touchdown in three of the Lions’ last four games against NFC North opponents.
- David Montgomery has recorded 51+ rushing yards in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Lions as favorites against NFC North opponents.
- Jared Goff has recorded 257+ passing yards in 14 of the Lions’ last 16 games following a home win.
- Jared Goff has recorded 22+ completions in nine of his 10 previous appearances against the Vikings.
- Jahmyr Gibbs has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Lions’ last nine regular season games as favorites.
- Kalif Raymond has recorded 11+ receiving yards in each of his last eight appearances against NFC opponents.
- David Montgomery has recorded 71+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his six previous November appearances at Ford Field.
- Heading into Week 9, Jared Goff has recorded the equal-most passing touchdowns in a single game this season (5 vs Bears, Week 2).
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Addison has scored at least one touchdown in five of the Vikings’ last six games as road underdogs against teams that held a winning record.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 10+ receiving yards in each of his last 16 Sunday appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Cam Akers has recorded 18+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 14 appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Cam Akers has recorded 15+ rushing yards in each of his last 14 appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Justin Jefferson has recorded the equal-most targets (63) of any player yet to record a drop this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Lions – two different players have recorded 100+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 9.
- Heading into Week 9, the Lions have recorded the highest score in a single game this season (52-points vs Chicago).
- Heading into Week 9, the Vikings have recorded the largest margin of victory in a home game this season (38-points vs Cincinnati on September 21, 2025).
- Vikings – three different players have recorded 2.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 9.
Vikings vs Lions Prediction
Detroit was able to get a nice win over Tampa Bay in their last game and they had the bye week to get healthy, so they should be able to keep their offensive momentum going. The Lions have one of the highest scoring offenses in the NFL and they play their best at home. Minnesota has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 37 and 28 in their last two. The Vikings are expected to start McCarthy at quarterback, but we have seen some mixed results with him. Take Detroit to win easily at home.
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