Lions vs. Vikings Week 3 Prediction and Odds - Sep 25, 2022

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are scheduled to meet in Week 3 of the NFL season at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, starting at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lions vs. Vikings, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

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Who will win Lions vs. Vikings?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Lions-Vikings NFL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Vikings a 70% chance of beating the Lions in Week 3 of the NFL season.

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Lions vs. Vikings Current Odds

• Spread: Vikings -6.5 (-107), Lions +6.5 (-107)
• Moneyline: Vikings -265, Lions +230
• Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-107/-106)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Vikings are currently -6.5 favorites versus the Lions, with -107 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lions (+6.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -107.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Vikings at -265. That means you can risk $265 to win $100, for a total payout of $365, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lions at +230, where you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 51.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -107, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -106.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lions (+6.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 51.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lions vs. Vikings

• Spread: Lions +6.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Lions @ +230 via PointsBet (0.2% edge)
• Total: Under 51.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Vikings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Lions moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Lions vs. Vikings Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Detroit vs. Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3 has the Vikings winning 28-22.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of this week's Lions-Vikings matchup in Week 3, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lions vs. Vikings Player Props

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs. Vikings? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Lions and Vikings, as well as player stat projections.

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According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Dalvin Cook is most likely to score the first touchdown in Lions vs. Vikings.

DimersBOT gives Cook a 14.4% chance of getting in for six first at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB is a 61.6% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime TD scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Detroit Lions

• D'Andre Swift: 10.3% probability
• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.8% probability
• DJ Chark: 7.0% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 6.7% probability
• Jamaal Williams: 4.4% probability

Minnesota Vikings

• Dalvin Cook: 14.4% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 12.6% probability
• Adam Thielen: 8.2% probability
• Irv Smith: 5.7% probability
• Alexander Mattison: 3.9% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Detroit Lions

• D'Andre Swift: 48.2% probability
• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 38.7% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 35.1% probability
• DJ Chark: 34.8% probability
• Jamaal Williams: 24.8% probability

Minnesota Vikings

• Dalvin Cook: 61.6% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 55.3% probability
• Adam Thielen: 38.8% probability
• Irv Smith: 30.2% probability
• Alexander Mattison: 22.1% probability

Lions-Vikings Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected to have a big game with 274 passing yards, while the Vikings' Kirk Cousins is expected to throw for a whopping 287 yards.

Lions Starting QB

• Jared Goff: 274 projected yards

Vikings Starting QB

• Kirk Cousins: 287 projected yards

Lions Rushing

• D'Andre Swift: 60 projected yards
• Jamaal Williams: 43 projected yards
• Jared Goff: 9 projected yards

Vikings Rushing

• Dalvin Cook: 76 projected yards
• Alexander Mattison: 24 projected yards
• Kirk Cousins: 11 projected yards

Lions Receiving

• Amon-Ra St. Brown: 74 projected yards
• T.J. Hockenson: 46 projected yards
• DJ Chark: 46 projected yards
• D'Andre Swift: 37 projected yards
• Josh Reynolds: 25 projected yards

Vikings Receiving

• Justin Jefferson: 110 projected yards
• Adam Thielen: 54 projected yards
• K.J. Osborn: 47 projected yards
• Irv Smith: 34 projected yards
• Dalvin Cook: 22 projected yards

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Lions vs. Vikings on Sunday September 25, 2022.

Lions vs. Vikings 2022

The NFL Week 3 matchup between the Vikings and Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Date: Sunday September 25, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium

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