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Detroit Lions v Minnesota Vikings: Prediction, tips and odds.

The final game of the regular season is set to be a dramatic one, with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings battling it out for the NFC North title, home-field advantage until the NFL Championship and a first-round bye.

The losers of this game will have to play on the road in the wildcard round and will drop to fifth seed, making this is one of the highest-stakes regular season fixtures in recent years.

With both teams locked on 14-2 records, whoever comes out on top will significantly increase their chances of lifting the title.

It was a blockbuster clash when the two met earlier in the season, with the Lions running out 31-29 winners on the road.

However, Detroit have suffered plenty of injuries this time around, so a win here would be a big result. 

MIN Vikings @ DET Lions

Detroit Lions v Minnesota Vikings prop bets - tips and predictions 

Amon-Ra St.Brown over 83.5 receiving yards - 10/11

Amon-Ra St.Brown was a big part of Detroit's first win over the Vikings this season and he could step up again in this second clash.

The receiver caught all eight of his targets in that game for 112 receiving yards and a touchdown, so Jared Goff looks likely to lean heavily on his star receiver once more.

St.Brown has 109 catches for 1,186 yards and 12 touchdowns on the season and will be licking his lips at the sight of this Vikings' defense, which ranks 28th for passing yards given up with 243.6 yards per game.

The road team have also allowed at least eight receptions to their opponents' top receiver in each of their last five games.

The 25-year-old recently had a whopping 193 receiving yards against the Buffalo Bills and in another game that is expected to be something of a shootout, expect the Lions receiver to go over the total.

Aaron Jones over 20.5 receiving yards - 10/11

One of Minnesota's weapons against this banged up Detroit Lions' defense is likely to be using running back Aaron Jones as a receiver.

Only three Vikings players have more receiving yards than Jones' 378 and he is averaging 8.2 yards per reception.

The former Green Bay Packer has been targeted by Sam Darnold at least five times in his last two games and if those numbers hold up again here, this total looks in big danger.

In addition, the Lions tend to struggle against running backs catching the ball, ranking 29th in EPA per target to opposition RBs.

With starting linebacker Alex Anzalone questionable, they could be fielding backups in that position so Jones could further exploit any weakness in that area of the Detroit defense. 

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Detroit Lions v Minnesota Vikings Money line, spread, over/under

Money Line

Spread

Over/Under

Lions

20/31

-3 – 10/11

Under 56.5 – 10/11

Vikings

13/10

+3 – 10/11

Over 56.5 – 10/11

Detroit Lions -3 - 10/11

The Lions have tended to find the answers when push has come to shove this season and they are fancied to do so once again when they host the Vikings in this NFC North decider.

Detroit have scored the most touchdowns in the league and have notched at least 34 points in their last four games.

Jared Goff has thrown for 1,133 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions in his last three outings and could lead his team to victory again here.

Detroit already got the better of these opponents earlier in the season and should be able to back that up again here.

The Lions are 5-0 against the spread in primetime night games this season and are fancied to add to that tally to sew up top spot. 

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