Lions vs. Vikings: NFL Week 15 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Lions vs. Vikings prediction for Sunday, December 20, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our NFL machine learning models.
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Predicted score
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last updated:

Spread

Vikings +2.5
Spread
  • Lions
    47.0%
    CaesarsCaesars
  • Vikings
    53.0%
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Lions vs. Vikings: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: NFL Week 15

  • Teams: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
  • Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
  • Time: 8:20PM ET
  • Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Lions (-2.5, -110), Vikings (+2.5, -120)
  • Moneyline: Lions -140, Vikings +110
  • Total (Over/Under): 45.5 points (-115/-115)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Lions: 55.2%
  • Vikings: 44.8%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each NFL matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this NFL matchup is Lions 24-23 Vikings.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Lions a win probability of 55.2%, while the Vikings have a win probability of 44.8%.

Summary

The Lions face off against the Vikings in the NFL at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, December 20, 2026.

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