Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings – Week 3 Betting Preview

First place in the NFC North is on the line Sunday when the Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3. The Vikings are heavy betting favorites at home, but the line has moved in the Lions’ direction.

Minnesota has had an uneven start to its season. The Vikings easily defeated the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, only for Minnesota to be blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football in Week 2. After losing to the Eagles by a field goal in the opener, Detroit topped the Washington Commanders by two scores. 

Let’s take a look at some key statistics and information about this matchup.

When is Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 3? 

Date/Time: Sept. 25, 1 p.m. ET 
Arena: U.S. Bank Stadium
How to watch: FOX
Opening odds: Vikings -7 | DET +265, MIN -330 | O/U 51

Week 3 Lions vs. Vikings Betting Odds 

Here’s the latest point spread total for Sunday’s game.

Week 3 — Lions vs. Vikings Stats to Know 

(Use the FTN Bets Prop Shop to find the best odds for player prop bets)

• Lions are 2-0 ATS
• Vikings are 4-0 straight up and ATS in their last four games as favorites 
• Lions are 4-4 straight up in their last eight games
• Lions are 1-2 straight up and 3-0 ATS in their last three meetings with Minnesota — all three games were decided by exactly two points
• Both Vikings games have gone under the total
• Both Lions games have gone over the total 
• Lions are second in points per game (35.5) and fourth in yards per game (405.5)
• Vikings are 28th in red-zone touchdown percentage
• Lions rank first in yards per carry (7.2)
• Kirk Cousins is 7-1 in his career against Detroit as Minnesota’s quarterback with 18 touchdown passes and two interceptions
• Jared Goff has 11 touchdown passes and one interception in his last four games
• Justin Jefferson had fewer than 50 receiving yards in Week 2 for the second time in his last 12 games
• Amon-Ra St. Brown has at least eight receptions in eight straight games
• Dalvin Cook is averaging 53.5 rushing yards per game
• D’Andre Swift is fourth in the league with 200 rushing yards