When it comes to NFC North rivalries, any of them between the four teams can be considered a classic. Well, we get to enjoy one of those this weekend in the Motor City with Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions hosting Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. Therefore, we’re here to hook you up with our best Vikings vs. Lions predictions.

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Vikings vs. Lions Predictions for NFL Week 9, Sunday 11/2

We haven’t seen the Vikings since back on Thursday Night Football, and it’s safe to say that it’s one that they’d like us to forget about. It was a 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a game that could have started with a pick-6 for a 7-0 lead that got called back. Everything went downhill from there.

The question coming out of that game was whether or not Vikings vs. Lions predictions for this week will be focused around JJ McCarthy under center, which is looking to be the case given Carson Wentz now undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. After all, McCarthy's ability to jump over a falling Justin Jefferson on the sideline on TNF had his ankle looking just fine. 

As for Detroit, they came through for us in a big way prior to their bye week on Monday Night Football, as we targeted Amon-Ra St. Brown in just about every way possible; the only thing better could have been Jahmyr Gibbs! Now they’re coming into this NFC North rivalry with some much-needed rest against a Vikings team with QB questions, even with a bit of extra time off.

With this rivalry being a storied one and about half of this season in the books, we have plenty to consider for the best Vikings vs. Lions picks this week.
 

 

 

Vikings vs. Lions Best Bet: Justin Jefferson Anytime TD (Use His Chalkboard Card)

While the Vikings and Lions both had remarkable seasons last year going 14-3 and 15-2, respectively, Detroit won both matchups. That means that Detroit handed Minnesota almost all of their losses, including in Week 18 when the winner won the entire NFC North! For those wanting Vikings vs. Lions predictions on standard markets, the trend goes much deeper.

Not only have the Lions defeated the Vikings in five straight meetings, but they’re also 9-1 against the spread versus their division rival in the last 10 matchups. That said, with a point spread hovering around the all-important number of seven, we want to find better value elsewhere for your Vikings vs. Lions picks.

Of course, the matchups last season were Sam Darnold under center for Minnesota, who is now in Seattle, having a strong season with the Seahawks. If you want to stick with the Detroit side of this rivalry, Jahmyr Gibbs had career days in both meetings last year - 116 rush yards, 2 rush TDs + 44 receiving yards & 139 rush yards, 3 rush TDs + 31 receiving yards & a receiving TD.

Those are absolutely phenomenal numbers, yet our Vikings vs. Lions predictions are still focused on Minnesota. No matter who is playing QB, they NEED to target Justin Jefferson to pull off an upset. It’s also the best way to attack the Detroit secondary that is decimated by injuries; they've allowed the fourth-most passing TDs, and they just had their bye week!

On the flip side, they’ve allowed the fifth-fewest rushing yards per game, so again, Minnesota needs to attack them through the air. For some plus-money at sportsbooks, we’ve got Justin Jefferson to score an anytime TD (add him to a Chalkboard Fantasy lineup) as the best bet from our Vikings vs. Lions predictions.
 

 

 

How To Watch Vikings vs. Lions NFL Week 9

We mentioned this NFC North rivalry being in the Motor City right from the start, and you can see how to watch Vikings vs. Lions NFL Week 9 here:

  • Where: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
  • When: 1 PM ET on 11/2
  • Watch on TV: FOX
  • Where to stream: YouTubeTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
     
 

 

Vikings vs. Lions Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

Also as mentioned, we see Detroit as clear favorites according to the latest Vikings vs. Lions odds, and here are the latest lines:

 

 

 

Vikings vs. Lions Injury Report & Latest News

The bye week was much needed for the Lions, as their secondary has been absolutely gutted. So, we’ll start Vikings vs. Lions injuries to monitor in Detroit with Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold, Avonte Maddox, and DJ Reed (IR), and that’s saving you from a page-long list to read.

With that in mind, make sure that you keep track of the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report to monitor the Vikings vs. Lions injury news and more. Of course, we can’t ignore the big ones in Minnesota with QBs JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz. However, they did see the return of Aaron Jones, Sr. on Thursday.

For some added Detroit Lions news, they reached a four-year/$180 million extension with star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson on Wednesday morning.
 

 

 

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