Last Updated on September 26, 2010 2:47 pm by Anthony Rome
Lions vs. Vikings Odds
NFC North rivals searching for their first win will take each other on in Week 3 when the Detroit Lions hit the road to play the Minnesota Vikings at 1:00PM ET.
Game Preview:
Both of these teams are 0-2 on the year, which isn’t surprising in the case of the Lions but certainly is with the Vikings. Brett Favre has really struggled without having Sidney Rice (hip) in the lineup and he’s having a hard time getting on the same page as second-year wideout Percy Harvin. Minnesota’s defense has been lights out for the first two weeks, but Favre and the offense has held the team back.
On the other side, the Lions have been competitive the past two weeks and have also covered the spread in their first two outings. Shaun Hill will once again start in place of the injured Matthew Stafford (shoulder) and attempt to figure out the stingy Minnesota defense. Rookie Jahvid Best had a great game last weekend and will certainly be counted on again this Sunday, although the Vikings have always been known for their stout run defense.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
The Vikings opened as an 11-point favorite and oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com currently have the Vikes listed at –11. The over/under total is currently 42.5 after opening at 42 points.
Game Information:
Lions (0-2) at Vikings (0-2)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: FOX
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Venue: Metrodome
Opening Odds: Vikings -11
Current Odds: Vikings -11
(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)
Over/Under Open: 42
Over/Under Current: 42.5
Projected Weather by Game Time: Dome
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit’s last 16 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games
Minnesota is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
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DET |
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Nate Burleson |
WR |
Ankle |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Zack Follett |
LB |
Concussion |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Stephen Peterman |
G |
Foot |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Matthew Stafford |
QB |
right Shoulder |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
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Cliff Avril |
DE |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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C.C. Brown |
S |
Forearm |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Louis Delmas |
S |
Groin |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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DeAndre Levy |
LB |
Groin |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Ashlee Palmer |
LB |
Ankle |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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MIN |
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Chris Cook |
CB |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Jimmy Kennedy |
DT |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Bryant McKinnie |
T |
Finger |
Full Participation in Practice |
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John Sullivan |
C |
Calf |
Full Participation in Practice |
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Bernard Berrian |
WR |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Brett Favre |
QB |
right Elbow |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Cedric Griffin |
CB |
Knee |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Percy Harvin |
WR |
Hip |
Limited Participation in Practice |
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Ben Leber |
LB |
Back |
Limited Participation in Practice |
As of this morning, 58% of the 35,329 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Lions +11.5.