Vikings vs Lions Free NFL Picks: Detroit has not won a home game in nearly two years and their chances look bleak as a bull-strong Minnesota team rolls into town., The Vikings vs Lions kick off at 1 PM ET. Lions #1 overall pick quarterback Matthew Stafford had a rocky introduction to the NFL last week against New Orleans and things could get ugly when he faces Minnesota’s stifling defense.
Even though double digit underdogs have faired well ATS, the Free NFL Picks experts at VegasSharps.com has noticed money coming in on the road favorite. The NFL odds at Sportsbook.com have inflated from -9.5 to the Minnesota Vikings -10.5 point favorites against the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions Offense vs. Minnesota Vikings Defense: The Detroit Lions will need their running game to get going to have any chance of winning this game. This will be no easy task against a Minnesota defense that is one of the best at stopping the run but Detroit RB Kevin Smith is a good player. In order for Detroit to get things going on the ground QB Matthew Stafford will need to gain the Vikings respect with some deep strikes to WR Calvin Johnson early. Stafford has a rocket arm and even Minnesota’s best coverman Antoine Winfield will have a problem covering the 6’3” 240 lb. Johnson who has 4.35 40-speed and a 40-inch vertical leap.
The Free NFL Picks experts at Sportsbook.com have the Vikings vs Lions Total set at 45 points.
Minnesota Vikings Offense vs. Detroit Lions Defense: The Vikings would be well served to hand the ball off to Adrian Peterson and let his world-class abilities take over. Detroit has one of the worst defenses in the NFL and the only way they will have a chance of slowing Minnesota is by all-out blitzing on almost every play. Detroit does have a decent set of athletic linebackers and they will need to turn in a stellar performances to give Detroit any chance. Detroit should all-out blitz turnover prone QB Brett Favre and hope for him to throw some balls up for grabs.
Intangibles: Vikings have won 13 of the last 14 meetings. Detroit is 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games. Detroit starting CB Phillip Buchanon is questionable with a neck injury.
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