Vikings vs. Lions Free Pick
Detroit, MI (The Spread) – The Detroit Lions look to end their season on a three-game winning streak when they host the Minnesota Vikings at 1:00PM ET on Sunday. Continue reading for odds, picks and trends on this Week 17 matchup.
According to current NFL odds and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, the Lions are 3-point favorites over the Vikings on Sunday. The over/under total for this game is currently 42.5 points.
The Vikings beat the Eagles last Tuesday to improve to 6-9 overall but they’re still just 5-10 against the spread according to latest NFL trends. They’re 2-5 on the road this year and 2-5 against the spread.
The Lions beat the Dolphins on the road thanks to dramatic fourth quarter comeback and are now 5-10 on the year. They’re also improved to 11-4 against the spread and are 6-1 ATS at home this season.
NFL Week 17 Free Pick:
The Vikings played well against the Eagles on Tuesday but they’ll be coming off short rest and a short week of preparation when they take on the Lions this Sunday. It’s difficult for teams to win on Sunday after they play on Monday night, nevertheless when they had to play on Tuesday. This will also be the second time Minnesota has to travel to play an opponent this week. Ndamukong Suh has been a beast this season and leads all defensive tackles with nine sacks. He should give Joe Webb plenty of trouble this weekend it’ll be difficult for Adrian Peterson to find running room against a stout Detroit front seven. The Lions are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games overall and 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games. Our pick is Detroit –3.
2010 NFL WEEK 17 FREE PICK: DETROIT LIONS –3
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