Vikings vs. Lions Betting Preview 11/24/16 – Thanksgiving Day Football

Vikings vs. Lions Betting Preview

The Vikings broke a four game losing streak last week with a 30-24 win over the Cardinals. They also broke a four game span of not scoring at least 30 points in a game. They started the season winning their first five games and were held below 20 points in just one of those games. During their four game losing streak they reached 20 points on offense just once. Their offense is ranked dead last in rushing and total offense and if not for a defense ranked third against the pass and in total defense, they could be in a lot worse shape.

The Lions have won five of their last six games which includes a win in Minnesota and four straight wins at home. Their defense is playing better than they were at the beginning of the year and have held their last four opponents to 20 points or less. They are led by quarterback Matthew Stafford who has thrown 18 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions. He is a big part of their recent success as he has thrown 11 touchdowns and just one interception over the last six games.

The oddsmakers have made the Lions a 2.5 point favorite and set the total at 43. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 54% of the public believe Detroit on Thanksgiving is the only play and are backing the Lions while 62% think the total is too low and are behind the over.

The Lions have a 4-11 record in the last 15 Thanksgiving Day games.

Previous Meetings

11/06/16: Lions 22 @ Vikings 16
10/25/15: Vikings 28 @ Lions 19
09/20/15: Lions 16 @ Vikings 26

Trends

• The under is 5-1 their last six meetings
• The underdog has covered the spread in five of the last six meetings
• The Lions have covered the spread in five of their last six games overall

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