The Minnesota Vikings were impressive during their Week 1 win as they hit the road to take on the Detroit Lions, Sunday Sept 20, in NFL Week 2 action. The Vikings have won three straight over the woeful Lions. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Vikings as -10 point road favs over the Lions with the over/under set at 46.5 points. Be sure to get your Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions NFL Week 2 Picks in now at Sportsbetting.com
The Vikings beat Cleveland 34-20. QB Brett Favre connected with rookie Percy Harvin for a 6-yard TD pass in the third quarter, his first scoring toss as a Viking. He made 14 of 21 passes for 110 yards. RB Adrian Peterson was unstoppable for large portions of the game. He finished with 180 yards rushing with three touchdowns and generally had his way with the overmatched Browns defense. The Vikings outgained the Browns 225-89 in rushing yards and held the ball for more than 33 minutes. The Vikings offense generated 19 first downs, 14 by rushing and four by passing and made 6 of 14 third down conversions.
The Lions lost to New Orleans 27-45. Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford made his NFL debut with three interceptions after completing 16 of 37 passes for 205 yards. RB Kevin Smith had 15 carries for 20 yards with one TD, while WR Calvin Johnson made three catches for 90 yards. They had 14 first downs, 33 yards rushing and 198 yards passing. Their defense must improve dramatically against the Vikings offense or it could be tough for Detroit's young offense to overcome. The Lions' best chance to get a win last year came against the Vikings, they lost twice to Minnesota by a combined six points. Calvin Johnson led Detroit in those two games with a total of 169 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Vikings are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Lions are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games.
- Lions are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf.
- Lions are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in September.
- Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
When: Sun, Sept 20, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbetting.com
Pick: Vikings -10
Point-Spreads.com Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions NFL Week 2 Picks
The Bottom Line: The Vikings offense is going to be all over the Lions defense. Favre is going to look great in this game. Be sure to get your Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions NFL Week 2 Picks in now at Sportsbetting.com and cash in with sign-up bonuses, weekly reload bonuses and free payouts at SPORTSBETTING.com, where betting is safe, secure and easy.
