Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings: The Lions are (0-4) coming off a loss at home to Chicago, 34-7.  The Lions trailed 21-0 in their first two games and 21-3 in the third, leading to Millen's firing during a bye week that ended his era with an NFL's worst 31-84 mark since 2001.  I think the Lions passing attack will actually click a little better, but still, not nearly well enough to win.  They have been out rushed 180 (4.4) to 72 (5.0) and, the #28 pass defense is worse than its rankings allowing 253 yards per game (68%).  The sports odds posted by the oddsmakers at Heroescasino.com currently Minnesota Vikings -13 favorites to Detroit Lions heading into this matchup. 

The Vikings are (2-3) coming off a Monday Night win over New Orleans on the road, 30-27.

QB Gus Frerotte was 19/36 for 222 yards and 1 TD.  Frerotte, repeatedly delivering clutch throws under heavy pressure, absorbed several hard hits.  The Vikings have won four straight Monday night games, while the Saints are 8-17 all-time on Monday night.  I think this is the game where Adrian Peterson breaks out huge. Last game he didn't really get it going, 21 carries for just 32 yards.  

"This is as good a win as it gets," Vikings coach Brad Childress said. "I don't know if I've ever been involved in one that went that way."

NFL Odds: Yes, the line is high in the division game, especially with the Vikes coming in off a Monday Night game.  But backing the Lions is a quick trip to the poor house.  They are on a run right 1-11 SU and 2-10 ATS.  Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.  Lions are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.  The online sports betting odds at Heroescasino.com has OVER/UNDER in this Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings game is set at 46 points.

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