Lions vs Vikings: Who is Favored to Win?
The table below quickly highlights the most important facts related to odds and predictions for this Week 17 matchup.
| Team | Lions | Vikings |
| Spread | -6.5 (-112) | +3.5 (-108) |
| Total | 44.5 (-105) | 44.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -250 | +250 |
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What the Spread Means
The Lions are currently favored on the spread by 6.5 points to beat the Vikings. This means that oddsmakers believe they will win this game by at least seven points.
What the Moneyline Means
The moneyline gives a determined value based on the chance each team has. The Lions are the favorites, so the payout would be much less if they win.
How the Lions Beat the Vikings
The Lions can beat the Vikings if they can use their 1-2 punch to run the football effectively with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. This will allow them to set up the playaction with Jared Goff to find star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and tight end Sam Laporta.
How the Vikings Beat the Lions
It all starts with slowing down the Detroit offense. They cannot let the Lions run the football. They must force them to be one-dimensional, as it is the only way to win. Additionally, they need to get the ball to Justin Jefferson.
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The Lions will play the Vikings on Thursday, December 25th, 2025, in a Week 17 clash at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It will be the second of two games, as the Vikings took the first game 27-24 at Ford Field in Week 9.
The Lions won the first-ever game against the Vikings on October 1, 1961, at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was the debut season for the Vikings, and it would be the first of many games between the teams over the next six decades.
The Lions are currently favored to beat the Vikings by 6.5 points when the teams meet in Week 17 at US Bank Stadium. The Lions did not win the last game, but they will need to win this game if they are to stay alive in the playoff race.
The Vikings lead the head-to-head series 82-45-2. They swept the Lions in 2025, winning at Ford Field and then eliminating them from playoff contention in their Week 17 matchup in Minneapolis. The Lions won the only playoff game on December 31, 1993.
Author
Brandon Justice is a Writer, Commercial Editor, and Fact Checker for BetMichigan.com. He also writes about the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Lions, two teams he spent seven years covering professionally. Additionally, the Metro Detroit, Michigan native has covered numerous sports betting perspectives, including everything from analysis & daily picks to reviews & guides.
