Lions vs. Vikings 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 25

Having won two straight, the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) will play the Detroit Lions (8-7). Despite that, the Lions are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5). The predicted point total for the game is 44.5.

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Lions vs. Vikings Odds & Betting Lines

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Lions vs. Vikings Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Vikings (+7.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (44.5)
  
• Prediction: Lions 25 - Vikings 24

How to Watch Detroit vs. Minnesota

• Game date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: Netflix
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Lions vs. Vikings Recent Matchups

• In their past five head-to-head matchups, Detroit has beaten Minnesota four times.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Detroit has racked up 146 points against Minnesota, while surrendering only 109 points.

Detroit Betting Info

• Detroit has seven wins in 15 games versus the spread this season.
• The Lions have covered the spread three times this season (3-3 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
• Detroit contests this year have gone over the point total 66.7% of the time (10 times in 15 games with a set point total).
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Lions have won 70% of the time (7-3).
• The Lions have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 78.3%.

Lions Stats

Detroit's Key Players

Offense

• Jared Goff has 4,036 passing yards (third in the NFL), 32 touchdowns (second in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He has completed 68.6% of his attempts, averaging 269.1 yards per game and 8.0 per attempt.
• Jahmyr Gibbs averages 5.3 yards per carry (second in the NFL) and 73.5 yards per game, and has 1,102 total rushing yards (seventh in the NFL). He has scored 13 rushing TDs this season.
• Gibbs' 86 targets as part of the passing attack have turned into 72 catches (4.8 per game) for 560 yards (37.3 per game) and four touchdowns.
• In 15 games played, Amon-Ra St. Brown is averaging 79.6 yards and 6.5 receptions per game to total 1,194 receiving yards (fifth in the NFL) and 98 catches (fifth in the NFL). He's been targeted 144 times, and has 11 receiving touchdowns (second in the NFL).
• Jameson Williams has 1,006 receiving yards and seven touchdowns with 57 catches on 91 targets. He is averaging 3.8 receptions and 67.1 yards per game.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Jack Campbell has 5.0 sacks (third on the Lions) to go with 9.0 TFL and 150 tackles in 2025.
• Aidan Hutchinson has intercepted one pass and has added 42 tackles, 11.0 TFL, 11.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
• Alex Anzalone has totaled 92 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• This season, Derrick Barnes has 66 tackles, 6.0 TFL, four sacks, and one interception. He's fourth on the Lions in tackles.

Minnesota Betting Info

• Minnesota is 7-8-0 against the spread this season.
• The Vikings have covered the spread once this year when underdogs by 7.5 points or more (in two chances).
• This year, Minnesota games have hit the over eight times.
• The Vikings have been underdogs in eight games this season and won three (37.5%) of those contests.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 26.0% chance of a victory for the Vikings.

Vikings Stats

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

• J.J. McCarthy has passed for 1,450 yards this year, with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He is completing 57.3% of his attempts while averaging 161.1 yards per game and 6.6 per attempt.
• On the ground, McCarthy has added four rushing touchdowns and 174 rushing yards (third on the Vikings).
• Jordan Mason has 664 rushing yards (leading the Vikings) and six rushing touchdowns, while averaging 44.3 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (17th in the NFL).
• This season, Justin Jefferson has caught 72 passes for 917 receiving yards with two touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted 125 total times and is averaging 4.8 receptions per game in 15 games played.
• Jordan Addison has been targeted 75 times, resulting in 41 catches for 602 yards .

Defense

• Eric Wilson has 95 tackles, 16.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 2025.
• Blake Cashman has totaled 2.0 TFL and 120 tackles through 11 games.
• Jalen Redmond has 6.0 sacks (second on the Vikings) in addition to his 11.0 TFL and 58 tackles.
• Dallas Turner's stat sheet includes 51 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and three passes defended in 15 games

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