Minnesota Vikings narrowly beat Detroit Lions 27-24
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Lions vs. Vikings odds, start time: Everything you need to crush your 2025 NFL Week 9 picks
Kickoff from Ford Field in Detroit is set for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit is an 8.5-point favorite in the latest Vikings vs. Lions odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.5. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, make sure you check out the NFL picks from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings will face Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.
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Minnesota Vikings upset victory revealed multiple winners and losers, while many questions about their future remain
The Minnesota Vikings pulled off the biggest upset of Week 9 when they marched into Ford Field and defeated the Detroit Lions 27-24. Head coach Kevin O'Connell had his players ready to play, and they overcame the multitude of talk surrounding the team about there being tension in the organization.
The SportsLine Projection Model agrees with two legs of the SGP above, as it backs Lions -8.5 and the Over on 47.5 Detroit covers the spread in 54% of simulations, and the Over hits in 58% of simulations. The model is backing Minnesota on the money line, though, as the Vikings win in 26% of simulations to bring value as +368 underdogs.
McCarthy's touchdown passes went to Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson. His touchdown run handed the Vikings a 10-point lead that they wouldn't relinquish. McCarthy sealed the game with a third-down pass to Jalen Nailor.
The Detroit Lions rack up the points at home, and our Week 9 Vikings vs. Lions predictions expect Jamyr Gibbs and the Lions to score big against the Vikings!
The Detroit Lions return to Ford Field in Week 9 of the NFL season for an NFC North Division matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
Today’s game will broadcast live on FOX with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this game for free by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $40 off your first month.
Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season was a historic one for betting favorites, as they went 11-2 against the spread to tie the best ATS mark for favorites in any one week since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger. In Week 9, the underdogs got their revenge in a big way.
Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers thinks the officials missed a penalty by Lions receiver Jameson Williams late in Minnesota's 27-24 win in Detroit on Sunday.
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