The Minnesota Vikings (7-9) and Detroit Lions (11-5) close out their regular seasons Sunday. Kickoff from Ford Field is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX).'Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vikings vs. Lions odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
After a midseason resurgence, the Vikings have lost 3 straight games and 5 of their last 6. Last week’s loss — a 33-10 New Year’s Eve blowout at home to the Green Bay Packers — all but eliminated them from the postseason. For the 3rd time in 4 games, Minnesota will make a change at starting quarterback. Veteran QB Nick Mullens is being given the chance in the final game despite throwing 6 interceptions in his last 2 starts. The Vikings have an 11% chance to make the playoffs with a win, according to NFL.com.
The Lions won their 1st division title in 30 years with a 30-24 road victory against the Vikings in Week 16, but now need help to get the No. 2 seed after a controversial 20-19 loss at the Dallas Cowboys — a referee’s call negated a potential game-winning 2-point conversion.
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