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Lions vs. Vikings Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win in NFL Week 7 [2024]
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions will meet in Week 7 of the NFL season at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, with kickoff at 1:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Vikings as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Lions-Vikings game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Vikings with a win probability of 52%, while the Lions have 48%."
Lions vs. Vikings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
The NFL Week 7 action between the Vikings and Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Vikings and Lions gear at Fanatics
- Live Stream: Watch this game on FOX via Hulu or FuboTV
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Lions vs. Vikings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Lions vs. Vikings Predictions
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Lions and Vikings 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Vikings a 52% chance of defeating the Lions in Week 7 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Vikings winning 25-24.
According to our model, the Lions (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Along with our Lions vs. Vikings predictions, we've also prepared the following for today’s action:
Lions vs. Vikings Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lions | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +108 | -118 |
| Total | o49.5 (-115) | u49.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lions vs. Vikings Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Lions vs. Vikings matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Lions vs. Vikings TD Scorers
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs. Vikings?
According to our model, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is most likely to score the first TD in Lions vs. Vikings.
Our projections give Jones a 12.7% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB is a 54.4% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
First Touchdown Scorer Predictions
Detroit Lions
| Player | First TD Probability |
|---|---|
| David Montgomery | 12.2% |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 9.3% |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 7.8% |
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | First TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | 12.7% |
| Justin Jefferson | 12.0% |
| Jordan Addison | 8.3% |
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions
Detroit Lions
| Player | Anytime TD Probability |
|---|---|
| David Montgomery | 53.6% |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 43.5% |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 36.3% |
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Anytime TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | 54.4% |
| Justin Jefferson | 53.3% |
| Jordan Addison | 39.7% |
For a complete analysis of the most likely first and anytime TD scorers this week, see our NFL Week 7 touchdown scorer predictions
Lions vs Vikings Player Props
Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Lions and Vikings. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.
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Lions vs. Vikings Quarterbacks
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Vikings' Sam Darnold.
Lions Rushing
Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Sione Vaki are projected to be the leading rushers for the Lions.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB |
| David Montgomery | RB |
| Sione Vaki | RB |
Vikings Rushing
Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler and Sam Darnold are expected to lead the Vikings in rushing yards.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | RB |
| Ty Chandler | RB |
| Sam Darnold | QB |
Lions Receiving
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Tim Patrick and Jahmyr Gibbs are projected to top the receiving yards for the Lions.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR |
| Jameson Williams | WR |
| Sam LaPorta | TE |
| Tim Patrick | WR |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB |
Vikings Receiving
Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Aaron Jones and Johnny Mundt are projected to lead the Vikings in receiving yards.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR |
| Jordan Addison | WR |
| Jalen Nailor | WR |
| Aaron Jones | RB |
| Johnny Mundt | TE |
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Conclusion
We predict the Vikings, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Lions in Week 7 of the NFL season.
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