SN Iyer (Vikings at Lions (-6, 46.5 o/u): The Vikings are much like the Bengals of the AFC. They tried to keep it together without their difference-making reliable QB and they just did it with a revolving door of quarterbacks vs. one young backup. But they simply couldn't unlock the passing game the same way and the defense broke down in trying to play good complementary football. The Lions still have an outside shot at the No. 2 seed to avoid old friend Matthew Stafford and the Rams and you better believe Dan Campbell will make them finish strong to be playoff-ready. Pick: Lions win 23-14 and cover the spread.): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-18/8d409b6a4a024514a8d17885
SN Bender (Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-4): The Lions will have a first-round playoff game no matter what – but there is a chance to move up into the No. 2 seed. Minnesota’s quarterback carousel took a turn for the worse against the Packers. Look for Detroit to create some momentum for the postseason – even if the starters are pulled early. The Lions have covered in four of their last five games. Pick: Lions 31, Vikings 21): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-18/c97cbd14ff650eb1b0ea9229
Biglead (LIONS (-5) over VIKINGS: Uhh do you think a Dan Campbell team is going to come out flat after the world-class screwing suffered in Dallas? We just saw Minnesota get absolutely housed in their own building by the Packers and only Kevin O'Connell knows who will be playing quarterback. And ultimately that doesn't matter because none of them on that roster are particularly scary. This line is so low because Detroit needs both the Cowboys and Eagles to win in order to move up to the No. 2 seed, which is pretty unlikely, but my gut tells me it's very important for them to send a message. Lions 35, Vikings 13): https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/nfl-week-18-predictions-picks-spread-lines-01hk5cxahz5x
CBS Prisco (Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-3): The Vikings still have an outside chance to make the playoffs, while the Lions have already clinched a spot and could just be playing for a higher seed. The Lions lost a tough one last week at Dallas, but back home they will get right for the playoffs with an impressive showing here against a Vikings team with a mess at quarterback. Pick: Lions 31, Vikings 18): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-week-18-nfl-picks-bills-sink-dolphins-on-road-for-afc-east-title-texans-punch-ticket-into-playoffs/
CBS Sullivan (Vikings at Lions - Projected score: Lions 27, Vikings 20): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-18-odds-picks-patriots-pull-out-win-in-potential-belichick-send-off-cowboys-cover-vs-commanders/
USA Today Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 18 game (All 5 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-14, 25-17, 27-13, 28-23, 24-17): https://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/sports-seriously/2024/01/03/does-lions-head-coach-dan-campbell-need-to-rethink-his-aggressive-playcalling/72097328007/
Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Dolphins to win the AFC East title (MINNESOTA at DETROIT - Line: Lions minus 3. The Vikings (7-9) need a win and plenty of help to make the playoffs. The Lions (11-5) can tie the franchise record of 12 wins in a season. They’ll be the NFC’s No. 2 or 3 seed. LIONS, 30-20): https://apnews.com/article/nfl-pro-picks-week-18-cfb86905c96a9d4084689df266aa0010
O'HARA'S WEEK 18 PREVIEW: Lions' steady climb under Campbell makes them legitimate contenders (Lions-Vikings prediction: It's harder to make a pick when there's some doubt about what's at stake. In this case take the better team. Lions are favored by three points. My pick: Lions 31, Vikings 24.): https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-week-18-preview-lions-steady-climb-under-campbell-makes-them-legitimate
Lions vs. Vikings: Odds, predictions, props and best bets (Score prediction
Lions 30, Vikings 26): https://www.mlive.com/betting/2024/01/lions-vs-vikings-odds-predictions-props-and-best-bets.html
CBS Dajani (Minnesota Vikings at Lions - Following a controversial loss to the Cowboys last week, Dan Campbell is more energized than usual. He told reporters this week he's got "controlled fury," and that he's got "pure octane right now." He also said the plan is to play the starters this weekend, even though there's just a slim chance Detroit can improve its seeding. The Vikings were just blown out on their home field by the Green Bay Packers, and Kevin O'Connell can't decide on a starting quarterback. Nick Mullens is back in the starting lineup, who threw four picks against the Lions just a couple weeks ago. The main reason I like the Lions to cover this week is because their defense is coming off of a solid performance. Holding the Cowboys to 20 points at home is pretty wild, as it marked a season-low for Dallas. Before last week, the Cowboys had scored at least 30 points in every home game this year. Projected score: Lions 27-17): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-18-odds-picks-best-bets-lions-roll-vs-vikings-49ers-win-battle-of-backups-vs-rams/
Week 18 NFL picks: Texans unanimously chosen to beat Colts on Saturday; Bills or Dolphins on Sunday? (All 5 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-20, 26-23, 26-20, 28-21, 25-20): https://www.nfl.com/news/week-18-nfl-picks-2023-nfl-season
PFT’s Week 18 2023 NFL picks, Florio vs. Simms (Vikings at Lions (-3.5): An injury or two could make the Lions regret not calling off the dogs for Week 18. Florio: Lions, 27-20. Simms: Lions, 28-24.): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-18-2023-nfl-picks-florio-vs-simms
USA Today NFL Week 18 picks: Will Texans or Colts complete final push into playoffs? (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-27, 31-22, 27-20, 24-14): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2024/01/04/nfl-week-18-picks-texans-colts-bills-dolphins/72107180007/
NFL Week 18 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tips (Moody's pick: Lions 31, Vikings 24. Walder's pick: Lions 27, Vikings 23): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nflviewguide010524/nfl-week-18-picks-schedule-fantasy-football-odds-injuries-stats-2023-season
Vikings-Lions Predictions, Picks: Who Wins Rematch in Week 18? (Will's pick: Lions 24, Vikings 17): https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-lions-predictions-picks-who-wins-rematch-in-week-18
Five things to watch as Lions face Vikings in regular season finale; plus injury update, prediction (PREDICTION: Lions 31, Vikings 17. It could be a bigger differential since the Lions still have hopes of a No. 2 seed and the Vikings are done.): https://lionslowdown.com/2024/01/06/five-things-to-watch-as-lions-face-vikings-in-regular-season-finale-plus-injury-update-prediction/
Final-score predictions for Vikings-Lions in Week 18 | 'NFL GameDay View' (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 28-20, 27-20, 26-21): https://www.nfl.com/videos/final-score-predictions-for-vikings-lions-in-week-18-nfl-gameday-view
Sports book wire Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions (Prediction - Lions 31, Vikings 17): https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2024/01/06/minnesota-vikings-at-detroit-lions-odds-picks-and-predictions-2/
Freep (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 30-19, 28-22, 34-27, 31-23): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/01/07/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-predictions/72125869007/
SI All Lions (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 30-17, 31-13, 31-20, 24-14): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/predictions-vikings-lions-2023
Lions vs. Vikings: Last-minute thoughts and final score prediction (Lions 24 Vikings 22): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/07/lions-vs-vikings-last-minute-thoughts-game-preview-final-score-prediction-2/
NFL.com VIDEO Vikings vs. Lions preview | Week 18 (8 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-18, 27-20, 20-17, 30-16, 26-16, 31-20, 24-20, 26-23. 2 pick the Vikings to win by scores of 24-21, 2-18): https://www.nfl.com/videos/vikings-vs-lions-preview-week-18
Vikings wire (3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-20, 28-17, 30-20. 1 picks the Vikings to win 28-23): https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/lists/vikings-lions-week-18-preview-predictions/
Walter football (Week 18 NFL Pick: Vikings 20, Lions 17): https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2023_18early.php
Non-Score Picks:
CBS (All 4 pick the Lions to win): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/picks/experts/straight-up/18/
SI (All 7 pick the Lions to win): https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/04/nfl-week-18-staff-expert-picks
FTW (All 4 pick the Lions to win): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-straight-up-picks-week-18-bills-dolphins-packers-bears
ESPN (All 10 pick the Lions to win): https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks
NFL Expert Picks: Vikings Visit Lions to Conclude 2023 Regular Season (Athletic - 12 pick the Lions to win. 2 pick the Bears): https://www.vikings.com/news/nfl-expert-picks-visit-lions-conclude-2023-regular-season
Athlonsports (2 pick the Lions to win. 1 picks the Vikings to win): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/week-18-nfl-picks-predictions-cowboys-lions-49ers-chiefs-ravens
CFN (8 pick the Vikings to win. 5 pick the Lions to win): https://collegefootballnews.com/predictions/minnesota-at-detroit-nfl-expert-picks-predictions-odds-lines-week-18
98 pick the Lions to win. 15 pick the Vikings to win. The Average Predicted Score is (1587-1141/58): Lions 27 Vikings 20.
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