Minnesota
Vikings
Spread
+3
NFL Predictions
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions Predictions
Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00pm EST at Ford Field, Detroit, MI
@
Detroit
Lions
4-2
Spread
-3
40%
60%
Spread
Minnesota Vikings +3
Detroit Lions -3
Moneyline
Minnesota Vikings +142
Detroit Lions -170
Total
Over 46.5 (+100)
Under 46.5 (-120)
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Vikings vs. Lions Prediction: Pass on Detroit at -3
Analysis updated November 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM CST
The Lions' offense enters Week 8 in strong form, but their -170 moneyline and three-point spread leave little room for another close divisional game.
Detroit's offense faces an undefeated Minnesota team
The Detroit Lions' official site reports that Jared Goff completed 22 of 32 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in last week's win over Green Bay. Jahmyr Gibbs produced 143 yards, Amon-Ra St. Brown had 153 yards, and Jameson Williams caught two touchdown passes. That performance supports Detroit's status as the home favorite.
Minnesota entered Week 8 undefeated, while Detroit was 4-2. The Lions are more likely to win at home, but Minnesota's record makes Detroit -170 on the moneyline and -3 against the spread difficult to justify without more evidence about the matchup.
Betting outlook
CLEATZ, a public betting tracker, reported that Detroit attracted 60% of moneyline tickets and 70% of moneyline handle. The Lions also received 57% of spread tickets and 92% of spread handle. Those figures show strong backing for Detroit, but they don't establish that the favorite offers value.
The available evidence supports Detroit as the likely winner, not a wager at the SPF price. Pass on both the moneyline and spread.
Pick
Detroit Lions
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass