NFL Week 8 kicks off the entire month of November, and it features several divisional rivalries. That includes a classic one in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions hosting the Minnesota Vikings. It makes it back-to-back divisional rivalries for Detroit following their bye week, while the Vikes are trying to solidify themselves as true Super Bowl contenders. It’s an awesome matchup between familiar foes, so let’s make it even more awesome with our best Vikings vs. Lions predictions for Week 8.
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🔥 Vikings vs. Lions Predictions for NFL Week 8, Sunday, 11/1
And then there was one. There is just one remaining undefeated team in football, and it’s the Vikes. They’re atop an NFC North that has the entire division in the playoffs right now, so it’s safe to say that they’ve been cashing in plenty of NFL expert picks. Now it’s time to do the same with our best Vikings vs. Lions predictions for Week 8.
We went against the Detroit defense last Sunday with a Tucker Kraft anytime TD, and he helped us celebrate National Tight Ends Day. It was the 10th TD allowed to TEs by the Lions this season, and after T.J. Hockenson scored for Minnesota on Sunday, he is set up for success (not that he wouldn’t already be starting for your fantasy squad).
Even with that being the case, the focus of our best Vikings vs. Lions predictions for Week 8 is going to be on the home team, so let’s dive into things!
🏅 Vikings vs. Lions Expert Pick: Detroit -3 Points (Pair w/ Splash Sports Contests)
Minnesota may be 6-0, but they are one of the worst 6-0 teams that we’ve ever seen. They have scored just 10 touchdowns this season, which is the second fewest, only to the Los Angeles Chargers; LA is 0-6 and the biggest disappointment in the NFL. That’s also why the pick from our Vikings vs. Lions predictions is still a favorite.
There is no denying that Detroit had some calls go their way this past Sunday to help them beat the Green Bay Packers, but they’re still favorites for a reason. Getting Brian Branch back for their secondary is huge, even if Tucker Kraft did find the endzone. This is also an offense that can exploit Minnesota's defense.
Fans backing the road team with their Vikings vs. Lions predictions are going to be almost solely relying on that defense, but they have the trio of Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs in front of them. After very uninspiring wins the past couple of weeks, we simply aren’t going to overreact to the unblemished record.
They squeaked by the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 thanks to missed field goals and barely beat the Miami Dolphins 15-10 (they didn’t score a single TD in that game). Here’s more perspective for you: Minnesota has LONGER odds to win the Super Bowl than Detroit (+2000 also means that 11 teams are ahead of them).
Since this is a “weaker” 6-0 team, we’re making the best bet from our Vikings vs. Lions predictions for Week 8 on Detroit -3 (also use some players for Splash contests).
👀 How To Watch Vikings vs. Lions NFL Week 8
NFC North rivalries are always can’t-miss clashes, so don’t miss this one in the Motor City and check out how to watch Vikings vs. Lions NFL Week 8:
- Where: Ford Field in Detroit, MI
- When: 1 PM ET on 11/1
- Watch on TV: FOX
- Where to stream: YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
🔢 Vikings vs. Lions Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines
Whether you think Minnesota’s better record should have them favored or not, you can see the latest Vikings vs. Lions odds for Week 8 below:
- Point Spread: Minnesota Vikings +3 (+102) vs. Detroit Lions -3 (-122)
- Money Line: Minnesota Vikings (+140) vs. Detroit Lions (-170)
- Game Total (Over/Under): Over 46.5 (-110) vs. Under 46.5 (-110)
🏉 Vikings vs. Lions Injury Report & Latest News
From Kyler Murray to Detroit’s secondary and more, injuries have been a concern for these teams. So, following Thursday’s practices, here is the Vikings vs. Lions injury report:
- Gavin Bartholomew (DNP)
- Aaron Jones (LIMITED)
- Joe Huber (FULL)
- Brian O’Neill (FULL)
- Kerby Joseph (LIMITED)
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (LIMITED)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (FULL)
- Aidan Hutchinson (FULL)
- Alim McNeill (FULL)
- Jacob Saylors (FULL)
- Penei Sewell (FULL)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (FULL)
- Tyleik Williams (FULL)
- DJ Wonnum (FULL)
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