Detroit Lions Picks

Pick made: 17 hours ago

-6.0 -112

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-5.5 -122

-6.0 -110

The Vikings have a QB question on Christmas Day, with starter J.J. McCarthy leaving Week 16’s win over Giants with a throwing hand injury. Minnesota is slated for one of the December 25 games, leaving a very small window for “Nine” to heal up. His X-rays were negative, but the first-year starter wasn’t able to hold a football. And it’s not just McCarthy hurting heading into the holiday. Center Ryan Kelly and running back Jordan Mason are dealing with ailments. The Lions, on the other hand, pissed away a Week 16 home game to the Steelers. That puts their postseason chances in dire jeopardy. Detroit needs help from the other NFC contenders to qualify for the tournament and can’t afford another loss. This spread opened Lions -5.5 at Minnesota and the vig on that spread is climbing, indicating a potential move to the key number of -6 or higher.

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DET -3.0 (-102)

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Pick made: 6 months ago

-6.0 -112

-6.0 -110

-5.5 -122

-6.0 -110

Although the Detroit Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to Chicago, it was the defense — not the offense — that ultimately led to their playoff downfall last season. The return of star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson will be especially important, and I expect Detroit’s front four to make life tough for J.J. McCarthy on Christmas Day. Even against the Minnesota Vikings’ elite defense, Jared Goff had no trouble moving the ball last season, with the Lions putting up 30+ points in both matchups. Back Detroit to cover and secure the road win at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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67% picking Detroit

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33% 33%

Total Picks DET 226, MIN 111

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67% picking Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over

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Total PicksDET 159, MIN 78

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'PaPe454' is picking Minnesota to cover (+3.5)

PaPe454 is #1 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +6600 units on the season.

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'PaPe454' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (49.0)

PaPe454 is #1 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +6600 units on the season.

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'Rads5777' is picking Detroit to cover (-3.5)

Rads5777 is #10 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +5600 units on the season.

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'Rads5777' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Under (49.0)

Rads5777 is #10 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +5600 units on the season.

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'peachiee2023' is picking Minnesota to cover (+3.5)

peachiee2023 is #2 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (10-5-0) and +8200 units on the season.

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'peachiee2023' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (48.5)

peachiee2023 is #2 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (10-5-0) and +8200 units on the season.

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'patelnydevil289' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Under (48.5)

patelnydevil289 is #3 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (10-2-0) and +7250 units on the season.

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'jstoltey' is picking Minnesota to cover (+3.5)

jstoltey is #3 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (5-1-0) and +5850 units on the season.

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'patelnydevil289' is picking Detroit to cover (-3.5)

patelnydevil289 is #3 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (10-2-0) and +7250 units on the season.

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'greyford' is picking Detroit to cover (-3.5)

greyford is #4 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (8-6-0) and +7150 units on the season.

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'greyford' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Under (49.0)

greyford is #4 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (8-6-0) and +7150 units on the season.

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'peacy454' is picking Detroit to cover (-3.5)

peacy454 is #5 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (13-1-0) and +6650 units on the season.

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'peacy454' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (48.5)

peacy454 is #5 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (13-1-0) and +6650 units on the season.

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'KRU' is picking Detroit to cover (-3.5)

KRU is #6 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (11-4-0) and +6600 units on the season.

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'KRU' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (49.0)

KRU is #6 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (11-4-0) and +6600 units on the season.

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'bluetide007' is picking Minnesota to cover (+6.0)

bluetide007 is #7 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +6100 units on the season.

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'bluetide007' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (44.5)

bluetide007 is #7 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +6100 units on the season.

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'proliner55' is picking Detroit to cover (-3.5)

proliner55 is #8 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +5550 units on the season.

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'proliner55' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (49.0)

proliner55 is #8 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (12-3-0) and +5550 units on the season.

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'livelywee55' is picking Minnesota to cover (+3.5)

livelywee55 is #9 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (10-2-0) and +5480 units on the season.

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'livelywee55' picks Detroit vs Minnesota to go Over (48.5)

livelywee55 is #9 on picking games that Detroit is in with a record of (10-2-0) and +5480 units on the season.

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