The Detroit Lions continue on their losing way after being pummeled last week, while the Vikings have back to back wins and four wins out of their last five games. The Detroit Lions (0-12) host the Minnesota Vikings (7-5), Sunday Dec 7, at Ford Field for some NFL Week 14 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Vikings as -9 point road favs over the Lions with the over/under posted at 45 ½ points. Get your Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 14 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Vikings beat the Bears 34-14 at home in Week 13. QB Gus Frerotte made 16 of 25 passes for 210 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has 12 touchdown passes for 2,087 yards with 13 interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Adrian Peterson with 28 carries for 101 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Bernard Berrian with four catches for 122 yard with a touchdown. The Vikings are averaging 23.9 ppg and they give up an average 21.7 ppg. On the road they are 2-4 SU where they average 25 ppg and they give up an average 26.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 16th in the league averaging 326 yards a game, thanks to their 4th ranked running game that’s good for 141 yards per-game. Their passing game sits idly ranked 25th in the league averaging 184 yards a game. RB Adrian Peterson leads the Vikings with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 8th best in the league allowing 293 yards per-game, thanks to their 2nd ranked rush defense that allows 73 yards a game, they are bad against the pass with a 21st ranked pass defense that gives up an average 219 yards per-game. The Vikings are 5-7 ATS and 8-4 over/under.
The Lions lost to the Titans 10-47 at home in Week 13. QB Daunte Culpepper made 13 of 26 passes for 134 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has three touchdown passes for 556 yards with six interceptions in four starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 16 carries for 86 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with five catches for 66 yards. The Lions are averaging 16.9 ppg and they give up an average 32.8 ppg. At home they are 0-6 SU where they average 15.5 ppg and they give up an average 38.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 30th in the league averaging 260 yards a game, no thanks to their worst ranked running game that’s good for 177 yards per-game. Their passing game sits poorly ranked 26th in the league averaging 182 yards a game. WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second worst in the league allowing 948 yards per-game, no thanks to their 32nd ranked rush defense that allows 177 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 19th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 216 yards per-game. The Lions are 4-8 ATS and 8-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Vikings are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Detroit.
- Vikings are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games on field turf.
- Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 14.
- Lions are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 14 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 7, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Vikings -9
Point-Spreads.com Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 14 Picks- Vikings -9
The Bottom Line: There’s no way the Lions are getting their first win off the Vikings or even coming close to covering the spread. . Go Vikings! Get your Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 14 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
