THE Game of the Year NFL
(NFL) Vikings (MIN) vs. Lions (DET),
Point Spread: 3.00 | -110.00 Vikings (MIN) (Away)
Result: Loss
T.M. Selection: VIKINGS - ATS

1) I like the Vikings to get the solid road dog cover in this game against the Lions on Sunday, January 5th. The line looks like a trap line to take the home team laying only 2.5 or 3 points even though they are a perfect 5-0 in divisional games this season and this is a huge battle for the NFC North as well as the top NFC seed for the post-season. As for the trap line, I am not falling for it!

2) Detroit has been ravaged by injuries on defense and they will not be able to stop the Vikings. The Lions have still been winning games, thanks to a potent offense, but their defense against the pass will let them down again here. Minnesota's passing attack has been on a strong performance streak and that continues here.

3) Minnesota has thrown for nearly 300 yards passing on average last 4 games while the Lions have allowed an average of over 320 yards passing last 4 games. The Vikings allowing only 18 ppg in their 9-game winning streak. The Lions allowing 32.5 ppg last 4 games. With stats like that, you can clearly see why I am confident in this investment Thursday. Upset alert!

T.M. Prediction: 31-24 VIKINGS

Line: +3