The Lions will play the Vikings on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. The matchup takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 1:02 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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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
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 16, as the 2023-24 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. They'll play on Sunday, December 24th, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 16 of the 2023-24 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions have a 96.00 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Minnesota Vikings, currently possess a 94.00 power ranking.
- Away Detroit Lions - With the season coming to a close, the Detroit Lions have a 5-2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Vikings - The Minnesota Vikings come to this Week 16 game with a 2-4-0 record as a home team. They rank 6th in the league for home team wins as the 2023-24 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 5th (382) headed into Week 16, with the Minnesota Vikings ranked 18th (290) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Detroit Lions rank 8th (331) for points score against them. Note that the Minnesota Vikings now rank 24th (269) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Detroit Lions have a 10-4-0 record, with the Minnesota Vikings at 7-7-0 for the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The NFL regular season be near its end, and this be an important Week 16 matchup that may affect the playoff picture. On Sunday, December 24th, 2023, the Detroit Lions, standin' at 10-4-0, clash with the Minnesota Vikings, standin' at 7-7-0.
Arrr, the Lions be fightin' for a better playoff position with their 2-2-0 NFC North Division standin'. The Vikings, with a 2-1-0 Division standin', aim to spoil their rival's hopes. This be a battle for divisional supremacy!
This clash shall take place at the fearsome U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Vikings be hopin' to defend their home turf against the Lions' onslaught. It be a game fit for warriors!
According to the mighty SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the Lions be sittin' high with a 96.00 rank, while the Vikings be close behind at 94.00. It be a fierce competition, me hearties!
If ye be lookin' to place a bet at BetRivers, BetWay, or BetMGM, be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks, so ye can make a wise decision.
This be a battle for the ages, me mateys! Will the Lions roar their way to victory, or will the Vikings defend their home like true warriors of the North? Tune in on December 24th to witness the outcome of this epic clash!
Best Lions at Vikings Odds
| Underdog Minnesota Vikings | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Minnesota Vikings | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -3 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Vikings are +3 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Vikings are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Lions
Vikings
12/24/23 1:02pm EST | -3 -105+3 -115 |
Underdog Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota Vikings bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 Minnesota Vikings underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lions
Vikings
First Team To Score
12/24/23 1:02pm EST | -135+105Bet |
Lions
Vikings
Safety to be Scored
12/24/23 1:02pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Lions
Vikings
Game to Overtime
12/24/23 1:02pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Lions
Team Total Points
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -110Bet |
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Vikings
Team Total Points
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 21.5 o -13521.5 u +105Bet |
Greg Joseph
Total Kicking Points
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 1.5 o -1301.5 u +100Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 256.5 o -115256.5 u -115Bet |
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Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -155Bet |
Michael Badgley
Total Kicking Points
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Nick Mullens
Total Passing Yards
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 258.5 o -115258.5 u -115Bet |
Nick Mullens
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 1.5 o -1201.5 u -110Bet |
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Nick Mullens
Interceptions Thrown
DET at MIN 12/24/23 1:02pm EST | 0.5 o -2100.5 u +150Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 Week 17 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 | MIN 37, DET 35 Ford Field | Vikings by 2 |
| 2020 Week 9 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, November 8th, 2020 | MIN 34, DET 20 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 14 |
| 2019 Week 14 | Lions vs Vikings Sunday, December 8th, 2019 | MIN 20, DET 7 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 13 |
| 2019 Week 7 | Vikings vs Lions Sunday, October 20th, 2019 | MIN 42, DET 30 Ford Field | Vikings by 12 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Detroit Lions | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 461 | 395 | 6-2-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0.412 | 344 | 362 | 2-6-0 | 5-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 4L | 1-4-0 |
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 Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +1000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Vikings | +1200 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Minnesota Vikings Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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