NFL Prop Bets: Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings - Week 9

The Minnesota Vikings (3-4) face the Detroit Lions (5-2) at Ford Field for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.

The total points line is set at 48.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 28-20 Detroit.

  • The Vikings (-110) have a 3-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Lions (-110) hold a record of 5-2-0.

Points on the board

  • The Vikings are averaging 22.1 points per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Lions are performing better, averaging 30.7 (3rd).
  • Defensively, the Vikings are giving up 23.1 points per game this season (19th in the league), while the Lions are giving up an average of 21.6 points (11th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of just 296.6, the Vikings rank 26th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Lions rank 8th with 357.3 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Vikings are giving up 318.4 per game this season (14th in the league), while the Lions are giving up an average of 300.0 (8th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Vikings have recorded 202.7 passing yards per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Lions' defense has given up 212.3 passing yards per game (16th).
  • Meanwhile, the Lions have recorded 223.6 passing yards per game this season (12th in the league), while the Vikings' defense has given up 188.0 passing yards per game (8th).

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Vikings have recorded 93.9 rushing yards per game this season (26th in the league). Conversely, the Lions are giving up 87.7 rushing yards per game (4th).
  • On the other hand, the Lions have recorded 133.7 rushing yards per game this season (7th in the league), while the Vikings are giving up 130.4 rushing yards per game (24th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Vikings have recorded 8 total takeaways this season (T16th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Lions, who have recorded 11 (T5th).
  • On offense, the Vikings have recorded 12 total giveaways this season (T25th in the league), while the Lions have taken better care of the ball, recording 5 (T5th).

First to Score

  • The Vikings have scored first in two of their seven games this season.
  • The Lions have scored first in five of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Vikings have recorded the first touchdown in one of their seven games this season.
  • The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in four of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Minnesota Touchdown1 / 7
    Minnesota Field Goal1 / 7
    Minnesota Safety0 / 7
    Detroit Touchdown4 / 7
    Detroit Field Goal1 / 7
    Detroit Safety0 / 7

Which team will get a quick start?

  • The Vikings have been the first to score 10 points in one of their seven games this season.
  • The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in six of their seven games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Vikings have a 1-5-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Lions hold a record of 3-2-2.

Last Time They Met

The Lions recorded a 31-9 victory over the Vikings at Ford Field when these teams last met in Week 18, 2024. The Lions have now won five straight against the Vikings.