Lions vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2025
Last updated: Jan 6, 2025, 1:21AM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 5:40AM
The Detroit Lions will face the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 18 action at Ford Field on Monday, starting at 12:20pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Vikings game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Detroit vs Minnesota NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 58% chance of beating the Vikings at Ford Field.
Lions vs Vikings: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.64, Vikings $2.30
- Line: Lions -3 ($1.91), Vikings +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 56.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Lions at $1.64 and the Vikings at $2.30.
The Lions are listed as 3-point favourites against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Vikings (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 56.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lions and the Vikings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 56.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Lions vs Vikings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.30 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings +3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 56.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Vikings to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Lions vs Vikings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Vikings at Ford Field in Week 18 is the Lions winning 29-26.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Minnesota game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Lions vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs Vikings? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Vikings.
Gibbs has a 16.2% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 69.4% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 16.2% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 9.2% probability
- Jameson Williams: 8.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 7.4% probability
- Tim Patrick: 2.9% probability
Vikings First TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 11.5% probability
- Aaron Jones: 10.3% probability
- Jordan Addison: 8.1% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 5.0% probability
- Cam Akers: 3.2% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 69.4% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 45.7% probability
- Jameson Williams: 43.2% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 40.9% probability
- Tim Patrick: 15.6% probability
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 56.2% probability
- Aaron Jones: 51.2% probability
- Jordan Addison: 42.1% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 28.6% probability
- Cam Akers: 19.2% probability
Lions-Vikings Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 259 passing yards, while the Vikings' Sam Darnold is expected to throw for 279 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 259 projected passing yards
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 279 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 100 projected yards
- Craig Reynolds: 18 projected yards
- Sione Vaki: 9 projected yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 74 projected yards
- Cam Akers: 23 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 11 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 88 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 55 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 51 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 27 projected yards
- Tim Patrick: 23 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 100 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 71 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 54 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 23 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 21 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Minnesota game.
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Lions vs Vikings: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Lions and Vikings at Ford Field is scheduled to start at 12:20pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 12:20pm AEDT
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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