NFL Prop Bets: Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings - Week 8

The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) face the Detroit Lions (4-2) at Ford Field for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Lions are favored to win at -170, currently marked as 3.0-point favorites, while the Vikings are at +142.

The total points line is set at 46.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-22 Detroit.

The Vikings (-108) have a 4-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Lions (-112) hold a record of 1-4-1.
The Vikings have a 1-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning one game has gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Lions have a 5-1-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Vikings are averaging 20.8 points per game this season (23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Lions are performing better, averaging 30.7 (2nd).
Defensively, the Vikings are giving up only 12.3 points per game this season (1st in the league), while the Lions are giving up an average of 27.5 points (26th).

Moving the chains

With an average of just 281.7, the Vikings rank 29th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Lions rank 2nd with 397.3 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Vikings are giving up 252.8 per game this season (2nd in the league), outperforming the Lions, who are giving up an average of 391.0 (32nd).

Ascendency in the air

The Vikings have recorded 162.3 passing yards per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Lions' defense has given up 291.8 passing yards per game (32nd).
Meanwhile, the Lions have recorded 282.3 passing yards per game this season (1st in the league), while the Vikings' defense has been effective, conceding just 155.0 passing yards per game (2nd).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Vikings have recorded 119.3 rushing yards per game this season (12th in the league). Conversely, the Lions are giving up 99.2 rushing yards per game (12th).
On the other hand, the Lions have recorded 115.0 rushing yards per game this season (16th in the league), while the Vikings are giving up 97.8 rushing yards per game (10th).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Vikings have recorded 11 total takeaways this season (T5th in the league), while the Lions have failed to perform at the same level, recording 6 (T24th).
On offense, the Vikings have recorded 4 total giveaways this season (T4th in the league), while the Lions have recorded 3 (T2nd).

First to Score

The Vikings are -110 to score first, while the Lions are -120.

The Vikings have scored first in four of their six games this season.
The Lions have also scored first in four of their six games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Vikings are +120 to record the first touchdown, while the Lions are -145.

The Vikings have recorded the first touchdown in one of their six games this season.
The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in two of their six games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Minnesota Touchdown	0 / 6	+262
Minnesota Field Goal	4 / 6	+288
Minnesota Safety	0 / 6	+6300
Detroit Touchdown	2 / 6	+203
Detroit Field Goal	2 / 6	+365
Detroit Safety	0 / 6	+7000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Vikings are +126 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Lions are -157.

The Vikings have been the first to score 10 points in three of their six games this season.
The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in four of their six games this season.