Lions vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 8, 2026
Last updated: Oct 28, 2026, 9:16AM | Published: Oct 25, 2026, 4:01AM
The Detroit Lions will sqaure off with the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 8 action at Ford Field on Monday, starting at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Vikings game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit vs Minnesota NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 62% chance of winning against the Vikings at Ford Field.
Lions vs Vikings: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.55, Vikings $2.51
- Line: Lions -3.5 ($1.91), Vikings +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Lions at $1.55 and the Vikings at $2.51.
The Lions are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Vikings (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Vikings (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Lions vs Vikings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.51 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lions vs Vikings best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Vikings to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Lions vs Vikings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Vikings at Ford Field in Week 8 is the Lions winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Minnesota game in Week 8, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Lions vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs Vikings? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Vikings.
Gibbs has a 20.7% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 67.8% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 20.7% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 10.5% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 5.7% probability
- Jameson Williams: 5.3% probability
- Isaac TeSlaa: 2.5% probability
Vikings First TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 8.7% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 7.8% probability
- Aaron Jones: 7.3% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 5.0% probability
- Jordan Addison: 4.5% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 67.8% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 43.7% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 27.0% probability
- Jameson Williams: 25.2% probability
- Isaac TeSlaa: 12.8% probability
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 40.3% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 37.0% probability
- Aaron Jones: 35.2% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 25.5% probability
- Jordan Addison: 23.5% probability
Lions-Vikings Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 262 passing yards, while the Vikings' Kyler Murray is expected to throw for 218 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 262 projected passing yards
Vikings Starting QB
- Kyler Murray: 218 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 92 projected yards
- Sione Vaki: 14 projected yards
- Jared Goff: 4 projected yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Jordan Mason: 52 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 37 projected yards
- Kyler Murray: 28 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 82 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 55 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 51 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 36 projected yards
- Isaac TeSlaa: 25 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 78 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 45 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 44 projected yards
- Jauan Jennings: 19 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 14 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Minnesota game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lions vs Vikings: Week 8 Essential Details
The NFL Week 8 game between the Lions and Vikings at Ford Field is scheduled to start at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Monday 2 November 2026
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Minnesota predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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