Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings prediction
Win probabilities, projected score and this season's numbers, by SportHoot.
Detroit Lions visit Minnesota Vikings on Mon, Dec 21, 01:20 AM UTC. The model's forecast is below, with both teams' season side by side.
The probabilities are model estimates and change as new information arrives.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings prediction
NFL ·
Minnesota Vikings 53% to win
- Minnesota Vikings win53%
- Detroit Lions win47%
A tie is under 1%.
Projected score: Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 22.1
Forecast updated 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: either team can win.
Game preview
Little separates them: the model has Minnesota Vikings at 53% and Detroit Lions at 47%. The projected score is Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 22.1. Over 45.5 total points is at 47%. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: injuries, weather and team news can still change the picture.
Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions this season
2026 season so far; long-run rates since 2000.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-1 | 5-2 |
| Points scored per game | 20.0 | 29.0 |
| Points allowed per game | 13.3 | 25.7 |
| Games won since 2000 | 234 of 443 | 174 of 435 |
| Games over 45.5 points since 2000 | 205 of 443 | 230 of 435 |
| Scored over 20.5 since 2000 | 261 of 443 | 223 of 435 |
Meetings this season
- Week 8: Detroit Lions 19-15 Minnesota Vikings
Total points and team points
The model's estimates for this game's point lines.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Over 30.5 total points | 87% |
| Over 42.5 total points | 57% |
| Over 45.5 total points | 47% |
| Over 48.5 total points | 39% |
| Over 50.5 total points | 33% |
| Minnesota Vikings over 14.5 points | 79% |
| Minnesota Vikings over 20.5 points | 57% |
| Minnesota Vikings over 24.5 points | 41% |
| Minnesota Vikings over 27.5 points | 29% |
| Minnesota Vikings over 30.5 points | 20% |
| Detroit Lions over 14.5 points | 76% |
| Detroit Lions over 20.5 points | 53% |
| Detroit Lions over 24.5 points | 36% |
| Detroit Lions over 27.5 points | 26% |
| Detroit Lions over 30.5 points | 17% |
Questions
Who is favoured, Detroit Lions or Minnesota Vikings?
The model gives Minnesota Vikings a 53% chance of winning and Detroit Lions 47%. These are estimates, not certainties.
What is the projected score for Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings?
The model projects Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 22.1.
How is this prediction made?
It is a model estimate from predictapp, built from both teams' games this season and in past seasons. This one was made 2 Nov, 11:01 UTC and is updated as new information arrives.
Is this a tip?
No. It is an estimate of how likely each result is, not advice to bet. What you do with it is your decision.
Have Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings played this season?
Yes, 1 times: Week 8: Detroit Lions 19-15 Minnesota Vikings.
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