Vikings vs Lions Betting Trends, Odds, and Insights - January 7th, 2024

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In a highly anticipated matchup, the Minnesota Vikings will face off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. This divisional clash adds an extra layer of significance, as both teams will be motivated to secure a victory.

The Lions will have the advantage of an extra day of rest, providing them with additional time to prepare and recover for the game. On the other hand, the Vikings will be playing on normal rest, potentially giving the Lions an edge due to their increased rest.

With an impressive record of 11-5 this season, the Lions have exceeded expectations and are enjoying a relatively successful campaign. In contrast, the Vikings have struggled, currently holding a 7-9 record.

The Lions have been playing solid football lately, winning 10 of their last 15 games. Meanwhile, the Vikings have suffered three consecutive losses, entering the game on a cold streak.

In their previous encounter in Week 16, the Lions emerged victorious with a 30-24 road win over the Vikings. The close scoreline made for an exciting game, further increasing the anticipation for this rematch.

As the home team, the Lions are considered the favorites, with odds suggesting they have a 64% chance of winning compared to the Vikings' 36%. The spread initially opened at Lions -4 and has remained unchanged.

Both teams are eager to secure a victory in this crucial divisional matchup. Will the Lions continue their impressive season, or can the Vikings turn their fortunes around? Tune in on Sunday to find out.

Vikings Insights

The leading projections forecast the Vikings offense to be the 9th-quickest paced team in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the moment, averaging 26.72 seconds per play.
Justin Jefferson's 6.1 adjusted catches per game this year conveys a substantial drop-off in his pass-catching proficiency over last year's 7.5 mark.
The Detroit Lions pass defense has performed very well when opposing WRs have gotten into space, conceding an average of 3.37 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 4th-fewest in the NFL.

Lions Insights

This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
Amon-Ra St. Brown has accumulated significantly more air yards this year (76.0 per game) than he did last year (65.0 per game).
The Lions have been among the top passing attacks in the league this year (#5 overall), tallying an outstanding 268.0 adjusted yards per game through the air.

Betting Trends

The Detroit Lions have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.25 Units / 19% ROI)
Jared Goff has hit the Interceptions Under in his last 9 games (+9.20 Units / 74% ROI)