Last Updated on January 2, 2011 1:15 pm by drew
Vikings vs. Lions Odds
DETROIT, MI (TheSpread) – The Detroit Lions look to end the season on an improbable four-game winning streak when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
The Lions are 5-10 on the season and 3-4 at home while the Vikings are 6-9 overall and 2-5 on the road. Trends show that Minnesota is 7-2-2 against the point spread odds in their last 11 games against Detroit and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Detroit.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com have given Detroit point spread odds of -3.5 against Minnesota on Sunday. The over/under total has been set at 42.5 points. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had Detroit favored by 3 points and the spread has since added the hook to get to 3.5 points. The over/under total opened at 42 points and has also since added the hook to get to 42.5 points.
Detroit is 11-3-1 against the point spread odds this season and the Lions have went over the point total in 10 of 15 games. The Lions won their first road game in three years two weeks ago at Tampa Bay and followed that up last week with a win at Miami to win three straight overall. On the season, the Lions are averaging 22.8 points per game and allowing 23.7. The Lions had two players named Pro Bowl starters this week as they have led the team all season. Receiver Calvin Johnson has caught 77 passes for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns while rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has 60 tackles with 9 sacks.
Minnesota is 5-10 against the point spread odds this season and the Vikings have went under the point total in 8 of 15 games. Minnesota is coming off a 24-14 win at Philadelphia last week where rookie quarterback Joe Webb got a win in his first-career start. Webb threw for 195 yards and rushed for 31 with one touchdown. Minnesota also had a defensive touchdown help their efforts. On the season, Minnesota has been led by Adrian Peterson, who has rushed for 1,267 yards and 12 scores.
In terms of injuries, Brett Favre is doubtful for the game for Minnesota due to concussion issues while Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson is questionable for the game due to a bum ankle that he suffered last week.
Over 5,900 public bets have been placed on this game with Minnesota getting 55% of the wagers with point spread odds of +3.5 against Detroit.
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