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NFL · Week 8 · 2026

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: Prediction & Pick

Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EST · Ford Field

Minnesota Vikings logoMinnesota Vikings6-0
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Detroit Lions logoDetroit Lions4-2

Model projection & pick

Research pick Locked Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 5:19 PM EDT

Pick
Minnesota Vikings +4.5 (spread)
Model edge
0.8 pts
Projected score
Minnesota Vikings 22.2, Detroit Lions 25.9
Win probability
Minnesota Vikings 39.2% · Detroit Lions 60.8%
Line at lock
Detroit Lions -4.5 · O/U 47.5 (nflverse)

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