Vikings vs Lions 2009 Betting Odds and Predictions

Game: Minnesota Vikings (1-0) vs. Detroit Lions (0-1)

Vikings vs Lions Betting Odds and Money Line:
Sportsbook.com Odds Vikings -470 / Lions +370

Spread:
Minnesota Vikings -10
Detroit Lions +10

Over/Under:
45

Odds subject to change. Please visit Sportsbook.com for current odds.

Jasper’s Prediction: Minnesota Vikings Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Date: Sunday September 20, 2009 at 1:00pm

Vikings vs Lions Prediction:

Although the Vikings are highly favored to win going into this game, never underestimate a rivaled conference game.

The Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns last week, 34-20 at Cleveland, and the Lions lost to the New Orleans Saints, 27-45 in New Orleans. Minnesota is 1-0, and Detroit is 0-1 going into this match-up.

For those who watched Brett Favre’s debut as a Viking, you had to admit he looked good and the team looked even better. Adrian Petterson is already off to an explosive year, rushing for 180 yards in his game opener. Not only was Petterson a force to be reckon with last year, but now with Farve under center it completely opens up their entire offense, and I foresee Adrian being the most dominate running back in all of football.

If you are a Lions fan, last game didn’t settle well with you I’m sure. Their losing streak is still alive at 0-18. Detroit’s rookie Quarterback, Matthew Stafford, threw for 3 interceptions while Drew Brees threw for an impressive 6 touchdowns. This is going to be another team building year for the Lions, but look for them to break their losing streak sooner than later. I don’t see another 0-16 this year for Detroit.

For this game, I see the Minnesota Vikings dominating on both offense and defense. Brett Favre is going to have an even better game than Week 1, and Adrian Petterson will easily rush for another 100+ yards. Matthew Stafford will have a better game going into Week 2. He now has one NFL game under his belt, and will be on his home turf. Lastly, I do see the Vikings defense stepping it up another notch from last week as well, which is going to be scary for Detroit’s shaky offense. In the end, the Vikings dominate both ends of the football, and this entire game. Minnesota scores big, while holding the Lions to minimal points. Vikings on top!

Jasper’s Prediction: Minnesota Vikings Beat Point Spread and I take the Under