Vikings vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 17, 2025
Last updated: Dec 25, 2025, 9:31PM | Published: Dec 18, 2025, 5:00AM
The Minnesota Vikings will take on the favoured Detroit Lions in NFL Week 17 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday, beginning at 8:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Vikings vs Lions game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Minnesota vs Detroit NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 75% chance of defeating the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings vs Lions: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Vikings $3.90, Lions $1.27
- Line: Vikings +7.5 ($1.91), Lions -7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 45 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 Vikings at $3.90 and the Lions at $1.27.
The Vikings are 7.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 45 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 (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 45-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Vikings vs Lions: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $3.90 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 45 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Vikings vs Lions predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Vikings to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Vikings vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 17 is the Lions prevailing 25-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Vikings vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Vikings vs Lions? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Vikings vs Lions.
Gibbs has a 17.6% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Lions RB has a 63.3% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 7.5% probability
- Aaron Jones: 7.5% probability
- Jordan Addison: 5.7% probability
- Josh Oliver: 4.4% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 4.1% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 17.6% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 10.5% probability
- David Montgomery: 8.5% probability
- Jameson Williams: 7.3% probability
- Isaac TeSlaa: 3.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 31.6% probability
- Aaron Jones: 31.3% probability
- Jordan Addison: 25.0% probability
- Josh Oliver: 20.1% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 18.9% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 63.3% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 45.2% probability
- David Montgomery: 38.4% probability
- Jameson Williams: 34.2% probability
- Isaac TeSlaa: 18.4% probability
Vikings-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Max Brosmer is projected for 186 passing yards, while the Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 248 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Max Brosmer: 186 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 248 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 63 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 22 projected yards
- Zavier Scott: 12 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 75 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 38 projected yards
- Jared Goff: 4 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 67 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 46 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 26 projected yards
- Josh Oliver: 24 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 21 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 80 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 69 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 36 projected yards
- Isaac TeSlaa: 21 projected yards
- Shane Zylstra: 16 projected yards
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Vikings vs Lions: Week 17 Essential Details
The NFL Week 17 match-up between the Vikings and Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Friday 26 December 2025
- Time: 8:30am AEDT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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