Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Week 16 Predictions

SN Iyer (Lions (-3, 47 o/u) at Vikings:  The Lions got their running and passing groove back together again in ripping into the Broncos at home in Week 15. Jared Goff lit it up and although he's not the same on the road, keep in mind this is a key division game in familiar controlled environment. Minnesota can slow down the run a little vs. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, but it just doesn't have the consistent coverage to hold up well vs. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta and others downfield. The Lions take this game and put away the division title before the Week 19 rematch in Detroit.  Pick: Lions win 24-20 and cover the spread.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-16/4a32efd0be7728c349e41122

SN Bender (Detroit Lions (-3) at Minnesota Vikings:  The Lions can clinch their first NFC North championship with a victory against the Vikings. It's not about the home-and-road splits with Jared Goff. It's about turnovers. Detroit is 8-1 in games with one turnover or less, and the Vikings have a -6 turnover margin and a third-string quarterback in Nick Mullens facing that Detroit pass rush.  Pick: Lions 27, Vikings 20):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-16/ba6b8845356fa518b69f5b7a


Biglead (LIONS (-3) over VIKINGS:  It's been legitimately shocking listening to some other high-profile prognosticators talk about how much they like the Vikings in this game because ... what's to like? Nick Mullens is only playing because he's the least-bad option and their supposedly staunch defense allowed Jake Browning to look like Joe Burrow when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Jared Goff threw five touchdowns without a turnover against the Broncos, Sam LaPorta may legitimately be the best tight end in football and Jahmyr Gibbs should have to register himself as a lethal weapon. Yes, the Vikes are going to blitz all day long but Ben Johnson has been preparing for that possibility for months now in anticipation of securing the division. Lions big. Even bigger than what you think of when you first think big. Lions 37, Vikings 14):  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/nfl-week-16-predictions-picks-spread-lines-01hj15mwq9xp


Pro Picks (DETROIT at MINNESOTA - Line: Lions minus 3.  The Lions (10-4) will clinch the NFC North with a win. They’re averaging 33 points per game indoors this season. QB Nick Mullens makes his second start for the Vikings (7-7) as they compete for a wild-card spot.  LIONS, 30-26):  https://apnews.com/article/rams-saints-pro-picks-week-16-1c8c1a28fed1017a7047dca320f989b6

O'HARA'S WEEK 16 PREVIEW: Both teams looking forward to a crucial division matchup (Lions-Vikings prediction:  The Lions are one win away from winning their first division title since 1993. They get their win Sunday. Lions are favored by 3.  My pick: Lions 27, Vikings 16.):  https://www.detrohttps://www.cbssports.com/nfl/picks/experts/straight-up/16/itlions.com/news/o-hara-s-week-16-preview-both-teams-looking-forward-to-a-crucial-division-matchu

CBS Dajani (Detroit Lions (-3) at Minnesota Vikings:  My column has basically been me picking the Lions to cover, and then they let me down. I wanted to swear off them for good, but I picked them to cover vs. the Denver Broncos last week, so I'm hoping for a Christmas miracle by bumping them up to the top five again. The Lions SHOULD be three points better than Nick Mullens and Co. It just really depends on if this team "shows up." What do I mean by that? Well, Detroit could have one of the best offenses in the league with Jared Goff, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta etc. If they take care of the ball, Detroit wins this game. I'm not high on the Lions defense, but can the Vikings really outscore an offense that's top five in scoring?   The pick: Lions -3.  Projected score: Lions 27-20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-16-odds-picks-best-bets-rams-cover-vs-saints-eagles-rebound-big-vs-giants/

Lions vs Vikings: Preview, odds, and best bets (Game prediction - Lions 30

NFL Week 16 game guide: Matchup keys, predictions and score picks for every game (Moody's pick: Lions 31, Vikings 21.  Walder's pick: Lions 24, Vikings 20):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39162990/nfl-week-16-picks-schedule-fantasy-football-odds-injuries-stats-2023

Yardbarker Week 16 NFC North predictions: Lions look to wrap up division crown vs. Vikings (Detroit Lions (10-4) at Minnesota Vikings (7-7): There's a lot at stake in the first of two matchups between the rivals to close the season. The Lions look to have rebounded from a brief bump in the road with their eye on a division title while the Vikings are on the decline, fighting for their playoff lives.  QB Jared Goff and the Lions looked more like the NFL's fifth-ranked offense in Week 15, posting 42 points on the Broncos' improved defense. Conversely, the Vikings' defense has been stingy, ranked seventh in points per game allowed (19.2). They can be attacked through the air, though, surrendering 224 yards per game (17th), which should play into the Lions' hands.  Meanwhile, the Vikings' offense, now on its fourth starter, has struggled to find consistency. Nick Mullens gave them a boost last week in an overtime loss, but it's still a decent matchup for the Lions, who had allowed 26 points or more in five straight games before holding Denver and QB Russell Wilson to 17 a week ago.  A win over a depleted Vikings team led by a backup QB is all that stands between the Lions and their first division crown since 1993. Odds are they seal the deal.  PREDICTION: Lions, 31-17):  https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/week_16_nfc_north_predictions_lions_look_to_wrap_up_division_crown_vs_vikings/s1_13132_39703971

Sports Book Wire Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions (Prediction

Final-score predictions for Lions-Vikings in Week 16 | 'NFL GameDay View' (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-21, 33-26, 25-24.):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/final-score-predictions-for-lions-vikings-in-week-16-nfl-gameday-view

Five things to watch as Lions look to take NFC North title with win over Vikings; plus prediction (PREDICTION: Lions 27, Vikings 17. Winning the division has been the goal since Day One of training camp. Can’t see Detroit letting the opportunity slip away.):  https://lionslowdown.com/2023/12/23/five-things-to-watch-as-lions-look-to-take-nfc-north-title-with-win-over-vikings-plus-prediction/


SI Predictions: Lions-Vikings (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-21, 24-20, 27-21, 27-24):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/predictions-lions-vikings-2023

Mark Craig's Week 16 NFL picks (WHAT WILL THE VIKINGS DO?
Lions (-3½) at Vikings: Take the team that's not trying to win a division with its fourth quarterback. Lions 31, Vikings 23):  https://www.startribune.com/nfl-week-16-picks-vikings-lions-ravens-49ers-mark-craig/600330314/

Goessling's Vikings-Lions prediction: Will Detroit clinch today? (Prediction: Lions 24, Vikings 20):  https://www.startribune.com/vikings-lions-preview-prediction-nfc-north-justin-jefferson-jared-goff-ben-goessling/600330312/

Week 16 NFL picks: Rams top Saints on Thursday to boost playoff bid; Ravens or 49ers on Christmas? (Lions 27-18.  Vikings 26-23.  Lions 28-23.  Lions 30-20.  Lions 24-22):  https://www.nfl.com/news/week-16-nfl-picks-2023-nfl-season

USA Today Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 16 game (4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 26-20, 30-17, 26-17, 27-23.  1 picks the Vikings to win 27-24):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/12/20/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-predictions-picks-odds-week-16/71927638007/

USA Today (3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 28-24, 25-23, 27-19.  1 picks the Vikings to win 31-23):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2023/12/21/nfl-picks-predictions-spread-cowboys-dolphins-ravens-niners-week-16/71997168007/

NFL.com Lions vs. Vikings preview | Week 16 (8 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-24, 26-24, 23-21, 23-19, 27-17, 37-20, 27-24, 24-21.  2 pick the Vikings to win by scores of 23-20, 22-20):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-vikings-preview-week-16

PFT’s Week 16 2023 NFL picks, Florio vs. Simms (Lions (-3) at Vikings - Can Minnesota keep slim hopes of a second straight division title alive? Florio: Vikings, 24-23. Simms: Lions, 28-24.):  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-16-2023-nfl-picks-florio-vs-simms

Vikings Wire (2 Pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-24, 26-22.  3 pick the Vikings to win by scores of 27-24, 24-17, 30-28):  https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/lists/vikings-lions-week-16-preview-predicitons/

Walter football (Week 16 NFL Pick: Vikings 31, Lions 24):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2023_16early.php

CBS Prisco (Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (+3):  The Lions can lock up the division by winning this game. It won't be easy. The Vikings defense had big issues against the Bengals last week, but I think it will bounce back here. The Vikings will get after Jared Goff to slow the offense and stay in this and win it late.  Pick: Vikings 23, Lions 20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-week-16-nfl-picks-49ers-handle-ravens-in-potential-super-bowl-preview-cowboys-dolphins-fireworks/

Lions vs. Vikings: Last-minute thoughts and final score prediction (Vikings 26 Lions 24):  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/24/lions-vs-vikings-last-minute-thoughts-and-final-score-prediction/

Non-Score Picks:





ESPN (9 pick the Lions to win.  1 picks the Vikings to win):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks

CFN (11 pick the Lions to win.  2 pick the Vikings to win):  https://collegefootballnews.com/nfl/nfl-expert-picks-predictions-odds-week-16

PFN (3 pick the Lions to win.  2 pick the Vikings to win):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/pfn-nfl-week-16-predictions-2023/

93 pick the Lions to win.  17 pick the Vikings to win.  The Average Predicted Score is (1615-1234/61):  Lions 26 Vikings 20
Posted by LionsFan at 8:42 AM

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