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The SportsLine Projection Model agrees with two legs of the SGP above, as it backs Lions -8.5 and the Over on 48.5 Detroit covers the spread in 54% of simulations and the Over hits in 58% of simulations. The model is backing Minnesota on the money line, though, as the Vikings win in 26% of simulations to bring value as +368 underdogs.
Preview the Week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 9 showdown between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings
Even with the expected return of quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings will be hard pressed to beat the Lions in Detroit.
The Vikings have activated veteran tight end and cornerback for their pivotal NFC North Week 9 game against the Lions.