Vikings vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 1/6/2025

The Minnesota Vikings visit Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday to play the Detroit Lions in the final game of the regular season. Minnesota is 14-2 and is tied with Detroit at the top of the NFC North. Minnesota defeated the Green Bay Packers on Sunday 27-25 for their 9th consecutive victory, which followed the only two losses of the season for the Vikings to Detroit and the LA Rams. Keep up to date with all the NFL action, with our expert NFL picks.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold has thrown for 4,153 yards with 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Darnold has been sacked 46 times in 16 games. The leading rusher is Aaron Jones with 1,093 yards and five touchdowns. Justin Jefferson is the leading receiver with 1,479 yards and 10 touchdown receptions. Minnesota has made 47 quarterbacks and intercepted 22 passes.

The Detroit Lions will clinch the NFC North with a victory on Sunday when hosting Minnesota. Detroit defeated the San Francisco 49ers 40-34 on Monday Night Football. Detroit is 14-2 and has won each of its last two since suffering its second loss of the season when falling to Buffalo three weeks ago. Detroit will clinch home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs, with a victory on Sunday.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 4,398 yards with 36 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Goff has been sacked 29 times in 16 games. Jaymyr Gibbs is the leading rusher for Detroit with 1,273 yards and 13 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the leading receiver with 1,186 yards and 12 touchdown receptions. Detroit's defense has made 35 quarterback sacks and intercepted 16 passes.

The Detroit Lions will pick up a victory and clinch the NFC North title on Sunday when hosting the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit has covered the number in 13 of its last 18 and the Lions are 6-1 ATS over the last seven played during January. Minnesota has failed to cover the number in each of its last eight visits to Detroit. Detroit is first in the NFL in scoring, averaging 33.3 points per game, and ninth best in points allowed at 20.8 per game. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Lions win and cover ATS 31-24.