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Vikings comes into Detroit as a -2.5 favorite with the line trending up from -1
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The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings and 6-0 in Vikings last 6 road games
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Minnesota has beaten Detroit in last three meetings
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TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -2. O/U: 43.5
ABOUT THE VIKINGS (4-2): Minnesota has been sound all around, ranking fifth in the NFL in total defense and 11th in total offense. Dalvin Cook (583 yards, six touchdowns) has powered the league's third-ranked ground attack, but quarterback Kirk Cousins had a huge performance against the Eagles, going 22-of-29 for 333 yards and four touchdowns. The Vikings gave up a season-high 400 total yards versus Philadelphia but forced three turnovers, giving them 10 takeaways this season.
ABOUT THE LIONS (2-2-1): Detroit has been one of the league's most interesting teams as all five of its games have been decided by four points or fewer, including a 27-27 tie at Arizona in Week 1. The Lions' offense is steady, if unspectacular, as veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford leads a capable passing attack, but the ground game has been too inconsistent with Kerryon Johnson averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. Detroit's defense has been bailed out by turnovers - the team ranks 29th in total defense but 18th in scoring defense thanks to 11 takeaways.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
