Vikings vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 7, 2024
Last updated: Oct 20, 2024, 5:00PM | Published: Oct 13, 2024, 5:05PM
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 7 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, starting at 4:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Vikings vs Lions game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Minnesota vs Detroit NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 52% chance of beating the Lions in Week 7 of the NFL season.
Vikings vs Lions: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.83, Lions $2.00
- Line: Vikings -1 ($1.91), Lions +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50 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 Vikings at $1.83 and the Lions at $2.00.
The Vikings are 1-point favourites against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lions (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50 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 bookies have got it right and both the Vikings and the Lions have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 50-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Vikings vs Lions: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.83 with Bet365
- Line: Lions +1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 50 at $1.91 with Bet365
Vikings vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 7 is the Vikings winning 25-24.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Vikings vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Lions? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Lions.
Jones has a 12.7% chance of getting in for six first at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB has a 54.4% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 12.7% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 12.0% probability
- Jordan Addison: 8.3% probability
- Ty Chandler: 6.0% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 2.3% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 12.2% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 9.3% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.8% probability
- Jameson Williams: 6.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 4.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 54.4% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 53.3% probability
- Jordan Addison: 39.7% probability
- Ty Chandler: 30.3% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 12.4% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 53.6% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 43.5% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 36.3% probability
- Jameson Williams: 32.5% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 24.6% probability
Vikings-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Sam Darnold is projected for 258 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 246 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 258 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 246 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 73 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 36 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 10 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 60 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 59 projected yards
- Sione Vaki: 7 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 102 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 62 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 24 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 20 projected yards
- Johnny Mundt: 19 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 78 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 48 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 38 projected yards
- Tim Patrick: 26 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 20 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs Detroit match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Vikings vs Lions: Week 7 Essential Details
The NFL Week 7 match-up between the Vikings and Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Monday 21 October 2024
- Time: 4:00am AEDT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Detroit predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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