The Lions will play the Vikings on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. The matchup takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 17 matchup at 4:30 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on Netflix.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
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Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 17 matchups includes a battle between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings . Set for Thursday, December 25th, 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 17 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions have a 92.67 power ranking based on our formula. The Minnesota Vikings currently possess a 90.33 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions have a 3-4-0 record as an away team for the 2025-26 regular season, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Vikings - As for the Minnesota Vikings, they come to this Week 17 game with a 2-4-0 record as a home team. They rank 6th in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 2nd (452) as we approach Week 17, with the Minnesota Vikings ranked 23rd (305) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Detroit Lions rank 10th (374) for points score against them. Note that the Minnesota Vikings now rank 20th (320) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 17 action looms, the Detroit Lions have a 8-7-0 record, with the Minnesota Vikings at 7-8-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! Detroit Lions be facin' off against Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day!
The NFL season be nearin' its end, and this match could shape the playoff picture.
Detroit Lions be standin' at 8-7-0, while Minnesota Vikings be at 7-8-0.
The clash be happenin' at U.S. Bank Stadium, with Lions holdin' a slight advantage.
SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings be favorin' Detroit Lions with 92.67 over Minnesota Vikings.
BetRivers and BetMGM be the best legal NFL sportsbooks, so check out the prop bets below. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the following tables.
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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 17 | Lions vs Vikings Thursday, December 25th, 2025 | MIN 23, DET 10 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 13 |
| 2025 Week 9 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 | MIN 27, DET 24 Ford Field | Vikings by 3 |
| 2024 Week 18 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, January 5th, 2025 | DET 31, MIN 9 Ford Field | Lions by 22 |
| 2024 Week 7 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, October 20th, 2024 | DET 31, MIN 29 U.S. Bank Stadium | Lions by 2 |
| 2023 Week 18 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, January 7th, 2024 | DET 30, MIN 20 Ford Field | Lions by 10 |
| 2023 Week 16 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, December 24th, 2023 | DET 30, MIN 24 U.S. Bank Stadium | Lions by 6 |
| 2022 Week 14 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, December 11th, 2022 | DET 34, MIN 23 Ford Field | Lions by 11 |
| 2022 Week 3 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, September 25th, 2022 | MIN 28, DET 24 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 4 |
| 2021 Week 13 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, December 5th, 2021 | DET 29, MIN 27 Ford Field | Lions by 2 |
| 2021 Week 5 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, October 10th, 2021 | MIN 19, DET 17 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Detroit Lions | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 481 | 413 | 5-3-0 | 4-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 1W | 2-3-0 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 344 | 333 | 4-4-0 | 5-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 5W | 5-0-0 |
Detroit Lions & Minnesota Vikings Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Detroit Lions YR: futures available
Minnesota Vikings Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Minnesota Vikings YR: futures available
Detroit Lions & Minnesota Vikings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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