Vikings vs. Lions: NFL Week 8 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Vikings vs. Lions prediction for Sunday, November 1, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our NFL machine learning models.
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Predicted score
22
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26
Ford Field
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Spread

Vikings +5.5
Spread
  • Vikings
    52.7%
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  • Lions
    47.3%
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Vikings vs. Lions: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: NFL Week 8

  • Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
  • Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • Time: 1:00PM ET
  • Venue: Ford Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Vikings (+5.5, -115), Lions (-5.5, -115)
  • Moneyline: Vikings +190, Lions -218
  • Total (Over/Under): 47 points (-115/-115)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Vikings: 34.4%
  • Lions: 65.6%

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 Vikings 22-26 Lions.

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 Vikings a win probability of 34.4%, while the Lions have a win probability of 65.6%.

Summary

The Vikings face off against the Lions in the NFL at Ford Field on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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