{"id":31537,"date":"2010-12-31T13:10:23","date_gmt":"2010-12-31T21:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=31537"},"modified":"2011-01-02T00:34:14","modified_gmt":"2011-01-02T08:34:14","slug":"minnesota-vikings-vs-detroit-lions-odds-week-17-free-pick-311210","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings-vs-detroit-lions-odds-week-17-free-pick-311210\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota vs. Detroit Week 17 Gambling Preview & Prediction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week Seventeen Gambling – Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Vikings at Lions Matchup<\/h3>\n

Sunday January 2 – 1:00PM<\/strong>
\nFord Field – Detroit, Michigan<\/strong>
\nBroadcast:<\/strong> FOX
\nMinnesota (6-9) +160 vs Detroit (5-10) -190 <\/strong> (Odds courtesy of BetUS)
\nSpread Favourite:<\/strong> Detroit -3
\nOver\/Under:<\/strong> 43
\n Go Inside This Matchup With Our NFL ATS Stats —><\/strong><\/a>
\n(odds courtesy of BetUS – BET NOW Click Here!<\/strong><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are we seeing the beginning of the Joe Webb era in Minnesota?\u00a0 There was every reason to expect the Vikings to fold against the Eagles but with Joe Webb at the controls and a healthy Adrian Peterson they beat a very good Philadelphia team that was riding high.\u00a0 All of this makes it look like at the very least we might be witnessing the beginning of the Leslie Frazier era in Minnesota.\u00a0 Which looks like it could be a good thing for Vikings fans.<\/p>\n

Watching Minnesota on a rare Tuesday nighter left me wondering \u201cwhat if\u201d about the Vikings.\u00a0 What if they had gotten away from Favre sooner?\u00a0 What if Adrian Peterson wasn\u2019t so injury prone?\u00a0 And a lot of other \u201cwhat ifs\u201d as well.\u00a0 This is a talented team that took too long to realize any of its potential.\u00a0 This closing game might be the most interesting between two teams that are already eliminated from the playoffs.<\/p>\n

It is the last game of the season against a division rival with a new QB being broken in.\u00a0 With their new coach leading the way the effort has been great for Minnesota and I think it will be again in their season finale.\u00a0 Minnesota has a huge overall advantage on defense.\u00a0 If they can flex that muscle on Sunday they can finish the season on a very positive note despite early season struggles. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t look now but Detroit is on a three game win streak, all hard fought victories against opponents with better records than theirs.\u00a0 There are probably very few people who can remember a recent run of success like this for the Lions who are looking to finish strong by beating the Vikings in their season finale.<\/p>\n

To achieve more consistent success Detroit has to continue improving on defense.\u00a0 Their first round pick Ndamukong Suh has proved to be a beast in the middle of their line and the Lions started their recent run by knocking out Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in a 7-3 victory over Green Bay (yes that score is accurate).\u00a0 With the weapons the Lions have on offense all the defense has to do is keep the team in the game, especially at home where they play much better.\u00a0 Lately they have been doing so.<\/p>\n

The Lions also have a big what if of their own.\u00a0 What if Matthew Stafford hadn\u2019t gotten hurt?\u00a0 Even without Stafford\u2019s golden arm the Lions are able to move the ball and score.\u00a0 Calvin Johnson and Brandon Pettigrew are emerging as a top WR\/TE duo and when he is in the game Jahvid Best scare teams with his speed.\u00a0 Best should be healthy for this one and I think they will try and feature him to get him on track for next year.<\/p>\n

The Pick: <\/strong> Both teams have momentum but Detroit is at home and not playing a rookie QB making just his second start.\u00a0 Advantage goes to the Lions who continue their winning ways.<\/p>\n

NFL Gambling Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vikings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
\nVikings are 7-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
\nLions are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
\nLions are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
\nLions are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-3.0.
\nUnder is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
\nVikings are 7-2-2 ATS in their last 11 meetings.<\/p>\n

Score Prediction:\u00a0 Detroit 28 – Minnesota 17<\/strong>
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