<p>Oddsmakers give the Minnesota Vikings (2-5) the edge when they host the Detroit Lions (3-4) on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in a matchup between NFC North rivals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota is favored by 3.5 points. The game has an over/under of 53.5.</p>
<h4>How To Watch</h4>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 1:00 PM EST<br /><strong>TV Channel:</strong> CBS</p>
<h4>Betting Information</h4>
<table class="table">
<caption>Vikings vs Lions Betting Information</caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Favorite</th>
<th scope="col">Spread</th>
<th scope="col">Favorite Spread Odds</th>
<th scope="col">Underdog Spread Odds</th>
<th scope="col">Total</th>
<th scope="col">Over Total Odds</th>
<th scope="col">Under Total Odds</th>
<th scope="col">Favorite Moneyline</th>
<th scope="col">Underdog Moneyline</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>-3.5</td>
<td>-110</td>
<td>-110</td>
<td>53.5</td>
<td>-110</td>
<td>-110</td>
<td>-200</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h4>Vikings vs Lions: Last 5 Meetings</h4>
<p>Minnesota holds an edge against Detroit over the last five meetings between these two squads, recording a 5-0 record in those games. In those games against the Lions, the Vikings have a 2-0 record against the spread. Minnesota outscored Detroit 143-78 in those five head-to-head matchups.</p>
<table class="table">
<caption>Vikings vs Lions: Last Five Meetings</caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Date</th>
<th scope="col">Favorite</th>
<th scope="col">Home Team</th>
<th scope="col">Spread</th>
<th scope="col">Total</th>
<th scope="col">Favorite Moneyline</th>
<th scope="col">Underdog Moneyline</th>
<th scope="col">Total Yards</th>
<th scope="col">Result</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th scope="row">12/8/2019</th>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>-12</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>-530</td>
<td>+440</td>
<td>354-231 MIN</td>
<td>20-7 MIN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">10/20/2019</th>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>Lions</td>
<td>-2.5</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>-143</td>
<td>+128</td>
<td>503-433 MIN</td>
<td>42-30 MIN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">12/23/2018</th>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Lions</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>340-223 MIN</td>
<td>27-9 MIN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">11/4/2018</th>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>283-209 MIN</td>
<td>24-9 MIN</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">11/23/2017</th>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>Lions</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>N/A</td>
<td>408-289 MIN</td>
<td>30-23 MIN</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h4>Betting Insights: Last Three Games (Both Teams)</h4>
<ul>
<li>The Vikings total over the last three games is 1.8 points more than the 53.5 over/under listed for this matchup.</li>
<li>Minnesota has gone 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall over the last three contests.</li>
<li>Minnesota has hit the over three times in their last three games.</li>
<li>The Lions total over the last three games is 1.2 points fewer than the 53.5 over/under listed for this matchup.</li>
<li>Detroit has gone 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over the last three contests.</li>
<li>Detroit has gone under the total two times in their last three contests.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Total Facts</h4>
<ul>
<li>Vikings outings this year have an average point total of 56.7, 3.2 more points than this game's over/under.</li>
<li>Lions outings this season have a 54.7-point average over/under, 1.2 more points than this game's point total.</li>
<li>Four of Minnesota's games have gone over 53.5 points this season (57.1% of matchups).</li>
<li>Detroit has played three games this year that ended with a point total above 53.5 points (42.9% of its outings).</li>
<li>These two teams rack up a combined 51.4 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than this matchup's point total.</li>
<li>Opponents of these two teams score 60 combined points per game, 6.5 more points than this matchup's total.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Vikings Betting Insights</h4>
<ul>
<li>Minnesota has compiled a losing 2-5 record against the spread this season.</li>
<li>Minnesota's games have hit the over in all seven opportunities this season.</li>
<li>This season, the Lions have forced an average of 1 turnover per game compared to the 1.7 times Vikings have turned the football over in each contest.</li>
<li>In games where they turn the football over 1.7 times or fewer this season, Minnesota is 2-1 overall and 2-1 against the spread.</li>
<li>Detroit is 3-1 against the spread and 3-1 overall this season when they force at least 1 turnover in a game.</li>
<li>Minnesota is just 0-3 against the spread in home games this year, and is 0-3 overall at home.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Lions Betting Insights</h4>
<ul>
<li>Detroit's games have hit the over in four out of seven opportunities this season (57.1%).</li>
<li>Detroit has put together a losing 3-4 record against the spread this season.</li>
<li>The Lions have turned the ball over 0.9 times per game this season, while the Vikings have averaged 0.9 takeaways per contest.</li>
<li>When Detroit doesn't turn the football over this season, they are 2-0 overall and 2-0 against the spread.</li>
<li>When they force more than 0.9 turnovers in a game this season, Minnesota is 2-4 against the spread and 2-4 overall.</li>
<li>Detroit's record against the spread in away games this year is 3-1, and its record on the road overall is 3-1.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Injury Report</h4>
<p><strong>Vikings:</strong> No Injuries Listed</p>
<p><strong>Lions:</strong> No Injuries Listed</p>
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View NFL betting odds, lines, and player stats for the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on Sunday, 11/8/2020.

 The Vikings are favored by 3.5 points as they ready to face off against the Lions on Sunday. 