Vikings at Lions 10/20/19 - NFL Betting Picks & Odds
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
NFL: 1:00 PM EST
Oct. 20, 2019
TV: FOX
Latest Odds : DET -1 Total 44
The Minnesota Vikings visit Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday for an AFC North showdown with the Detroit Lions. The Vikings improved to 4-2 on the season following a 38-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Kirk Cousins hit Stefon Diggs with three touchdowns passes and threw four in all to lead the Vikings to the win. Cousins passed for 333 yards against a porous Eagles secondary.
Detroit fell to 2-2-1 and lost its second straight after falling to the Green Bay Packers 23-22 on Monday Night Football. The Lions played tough the entire game and led 22-20 late in fourth quarter, but Green Bay drove down the field and hit the winning field goal as time ran out. The Lions complained vehemently about calls made by the officials late in the game that they say were detrimental to the team.
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Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown for 1,374 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Dalvin Cook leads all Minnesota rushers with 583 yards and six touchdowns. The leading receiver is Stefon Diggs with 420 yards and four touchdowns. Erik Kendricks leads Minnesota players in tackles with 49.
Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,387 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. Kerryon Johnson leads the Lions in rushing with 285 yards and two touchdowns. Kenny Golladay is the leading receiver with 364 yards and four touchdowns. Tracy Walker is the leading tackler for the Lions with 43.
Recent Betting Trends:
Minnesota is 18-7-1 ATS in its last 26 versus an opponent with a losing record
The UNDER has cashed in each of the Vikings last 6 on the road
Detroit is 4-0 ATS in its last 4
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Lions last 7 at home
Free Betting Pick: Minnesota Vikings +1
The Vikings played very well against the Eagles last week, have covered the number in 4 of the last 5 visits to Detroit and in 17 of the last 28 overall against the Lions. The Lions have improved tremendously on defense this season, but the offense has not produced up to par. Detroit has failed to cover 5 of its last 6 at home versus an opponent with a winning record on the road. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Vikings win and cover ATS 24-21