Sunday, October 20, 2024

Week 7 Predictions

SN Iyer (Lions at Vikings (-1.5, 49.5 o/u):  The Lions are relentless and explosive with their offense, as their run-oriented balance keeps leading to big-time passing. The Vikings can handle the run and then get into position to rush the passer and force takeaways for DC Brian Flores. The problem is not having enough offensive answers or ground support to keep up on the scoreboard.  Pick: Lions win 24-20.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-7-chiefs-49ers/6ce596e32c65e81492e1f82d

SN Bender (Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (-2) - Hutchinson had 7.5 sacks this season, which matched the total for the rest of the team. The good news? Jared Goff is dealing. Goff is 36-of-43 for 607 yards, five TDs, and no interceptions the past two weeks. Minnesota had a bye week after its trip to London. The Vikings have an opportunity to pull ahead in the NFC North with a victory here, especially if they keep Sam Darnold clean. The Lions broke a five-game losing streak at Minnesota last season, and they start a new streak with a late TD here. Pick: Lions 31, Vikings 28):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-7-lions-vikings-chiefs-49ers/8a112fa740bfe58d4506bf86


USA Today Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 7 game (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 26-23, 28-24, 31-25, 29-27):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/10/16/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-picks-predictions-odds-week-7/75614232007/

Pro Picks: Week 7 brings a Super Bowl rematch, another London game and an NFC North showdown (Detroit at Minnesota - Line: Vikings minus 2 1/2.  Jared Goff and the Lions (4-1) are rolling on offense. They’ve scored 89 points in the past two games but face a difficult task against Minnesota’s defense. Detroit’s defense stepped up last week in Dallas after a rough game against Seattle. Losing Aidan Hutchinson is a major blow, however. The Vikings (5-0) are looking to continue their momentum and maintain their hold on the NFC North following a bye. Sam Darnold had his least productive game so this will be an important bounce-back game. It’ll be tough for the Vikings to keep up with the Lions.  UPSET SPECIAL: LIONS: 24-23):  https://apnews.com/article/nfl-pro-picks-week-7-052403c81ae18feb14d173d332ed55d0

USA Today (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-21, 28-25, 31-23, 28-24):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2024/10/17/nfl-week-7-picks-spread-predictions-locks-chiefs-49ers/75707950007/

PFT’s Week 7 2024 NFL picks, Florio vs. Simms (Lions at Vikings (-1.5) - The Lions are ready to take charge of the NFC North.  Florio: Lions, 34-31.  Simms: Lions, 37-28.):  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-7-2024-nfl-picks-florio-vs-simms

Our guide to every NFL game in Week 7: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 28-27, 24-19, 24-16):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nflviewguide-41853772/nfl-week-7-picks-schedule-fantasy-football-odds-injuries-stats-2024

Detroit News (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-21, 28-27, 28-20, 27-23):  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/10/18/predictions-detroit-lions-at-minnesota-vikings/75724682007/

Five things to watch as Lions face Vikings in NFC North road game (PREDICTION: Lions 31, Vikings 28):  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/10/19/five-things-to-watch-as-lions-face-vikings-in-nfc-north-road-game/

NFL.com Lions-Vikings Preview Video (6 pick the Vikings to win by scores of 28-24, 27-24, 32-28. 21-20, 27-24, 28-20.  4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-21, 27-24, 30-24, 26-24):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-vikings-preview-week-7

SI All Lions (3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-27, 27-23, 23-20.  1 picks the Vikings to win 27-24):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/predictions-lions-vikings-2024-week-seven

Week 7 NFL picks: Broncos unanimously chosen to beat Saints on Thursday night; Chiefs or 49ers? (Lions 24-23, Vikings 27-26, Vikings 27-25, Lions 31-29, Vikings 28-25):  https://www.nfl.com/news/week-7-nfl-picks-2024-nfl-season

Freep (2 pick the Lions to win by scores of 28-26, 35-31.  2 pick the Vikings to win by scores of 23-20, 27-24):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/10/20/detroit-lions-picks-vs-minnesota-vikings-whos-no-1-in-nfc-north/75741626007/

Vikings SI (4 pick the Vikings to win by scores of 30-27, 38-23, 30-28, 27-21.  1 picks the Lions to win 27-20):  https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-lions-week-7-score-predictions-from-the-vikings-on-si-staff-01jagk3wmnk0

PFN Rolfe (Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (-2) - This week’s matchup in Minnesota is arguably between the two best teams in the NFC and potentially the entire NFL. The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are top of the pile in terms of net EPA per game, with slightly contrasting methods. The Vikings are built around a top-ranked defense that protects a below-average offense. Meanwhile, the Lions’ offense ranks third in EPA per game, with the defense marginally above average.  Minnesota comes into this matchup off a bye, while Detroit comes in off the high of demolishing Dallas on the road in AT&T Stadium. Teams coming off a bye went 3-1 this week, but historically we have seen it cause some rustiness, so the Vikings will need to overcome that. Meanwhile, the Lions will need to make a plan to account for the loss of their star defensive player, Aidan Hutchinson, to a gruesome injury. This game sees strength face strength and weakness face weakness. Generally, the advantage tends to lean towards the team with the strength on defense (Minnesota). The only concern has been how the Vikings have allowed comebacks in their last two games, which gives me cause for concern.  Therefore, my play here will be to look at teasing the Lions to +8 and pairing them with another play. Additionally, with both teams having good defenses, this total seems very high, so taking the under is the other play I’m looking at.  Prediction: Vikings 24, Lions 21):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/early-nfl-picks-predictions-week-7-2024/


Walter football (Week 7 NFL Pick: Vikings 26, Lions 23):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2024_07early.php

CBS Prisco (Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (-2.5):  This is for first place in the division with the Vikings coming off the bye and the Lions coming off a blowout of the Cowboys on the road. The Lions lost Aidan Hutchinson with a broken leg, which will impact their pass rush in a big way. Look for Sam Darnold to light it up throwing to ustin Jefferson. The Lions will get theirs as well with Jared Goff playing well. It will be a fun one to watch, but the Vikings will win it.  Pick: Vikings 31, Lions 26):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-week-7-nfl-picks-packers-top-texans-vikings-upend-rival-lions-to-remain-unbeaten/

Vikings vs. Lions prediction, pick, odds for Sunday's NFL Week 7 game (Prediction:

Athlonsports Predictions, keys to watch as Lions take on Vikings in Week 7 (Both pick the Vikings to win by scores of 30-27, 38-35):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/predictions-keys-to-watch-as-detroit-lions-take-on-minnesota-vikings-in-week-7

Lions vs. Vikings: Last-minute thoughts and final score prediction (Final score prediction - Like most everyone, I think these are the two best teams in the NFC. Detroit playing this game without all the recently injured pass rushers, and Minnesota playing at home coming off a bye week, is enough to make me think the Vikings will prevail. Barely…  Vikings 29, Lions 27):  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/20/lions-vs-vikings-game-preview-matchup-breakdown-final-score-prediction/

Non-Score Predictions:


SI (4 pick the Lions to win.  2 pick the Vikings to win):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024-nfl-week-7-staff-expert-picks

ESPN (7 pick the Lions.  4 pick the Vikings):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks

FTW (4 pick the Vikings to win.  3 pick the Lions to win):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/10/nfl-straight-up-picks-week-7-broncos-saints-packers-texans

Athletic (6 pick the Lions to win.  4 pick the Vikings to win):  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5850975/2024/10/20/lions-vikings-odds-picks-how-to-watch-betting/

CBS (3 pick the Vikings.  2 picks the Lions):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/picks/experts/straight-up/7/

62 Pick the Lions to win.  38 Pick the Vikings to win.  The Average Predicted Score is (1558-1526/59):   Lions 27 Vikings 26
Posted by LionsFan at 12:38 PM

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