Lions vs. Vikings 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 2

Preview the Week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Vikings vs. Lions: Where to watch NFL Week 9, betting odds, score prediction, sportsbook promos, apps, SGP

The SportsLine Projection Model agrees with two legs of the SGP above, as it backs Lions -8.5 and the Over on 48.5 Detroit covers the spread in 54% of simulations and the Over hits in 58% of simulations. The model is backing Minnesota on the money line, though, as the Vikings win in 26% of simulations to bring value as +368 underdogs.

Vikings will have only two quarterbacks at Lions: J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer

On Wednesday, the Vikings added veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad. On Saturday, the Vikings did not elevate him to the active roster. It means the Vikings will have only two quarterbacks available at Detroit — second-year first-rounder J.J. McCarthy and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.

Detroit Lions downgrade S Daniel Thomas to out in his return from forearm surgery

Daniel Thomas will spend at least one more week on injured reserve with a broken forearm. The Detroit Lions downgraded Thomas to out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, leaving him on IR in his return from September surgery.

With potent Lions up next, reeling Vikings defense is not in ‘panic mode’

Safety Harrison Smith’s 13th trip to Ford Field needs to go better than his 12th, when the Vikings’ chances at the NFC’s No. 1 seed last season were shattered by the freight train that is Sunday’s foe — the Detroit Lions — and the horn that blares inside the stadium after every Lions score.

Lions rested, healthier and hosting Vikings and J.J. McCarthy in his return to field and Michigan

Lions: CBs Kerby Joseph (knee), Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and Avonte Maddox (hamstring) missed the previous game. Arnold and Maddox may return to play this week. OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) returned against the Bucs after missing two games, but is dealing with a nagging injury.

Everything to know about Lions vs Vikings, there's too much Michigan Wolverines stuff happening in this game

The Detroit Lions are back from their bye week, and now it's time for another NFC North showdown. This time against the Minnesota Vikings. Here's everything you need to know about this game: When: Sunday,

Fantasy Start/Sit Week 9: Should you start Jared Goff, David Montgomery vs. Vikings?

The Lions are coming off a huge fantasy football performance from running back Jahmyr Gibbs in their Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gibbs scored a season-high 36.8 points, the second-best fantasy performance of the season for any Detroit player.
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