Vikings vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day Betting Odds
The Vikings vs. Lions Thanksgiving Day game could prove critical with Detroit just two games behind their division rival. I win here will get them closer to the NFC North lead. Recent trends in this regard favor Detroit in a big way.
The Lions have won four straight Thanksgiving Day games at Ford Field.
"Playing meaningful football on Thanksgiving is a whole lot of fun," quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "This year should be no different. Any time you win on Thanksgiving, it's a blast. The turkey tastes a whole lot better."
Over the past four seasons, the Lions have grinded out numerous low-scoring wins over the Vikings. Detroit, which carries a three-game winning streak into Thursday's contest, has won five of the last seven meetings. The Lions have defeated the Vikings three straight times despite scoring a combined four touchdowns.
The line on this game was coming in at Minnesota -3 after opening as a PICK’EM at some books.
The total on this game was set at 44.5.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
