- The Detroit Lions are +2.5 on the spread vs the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
- However, the Lions odds to win the Super Bowl are shorter than the Vikings Super Bowl odds.
- This indicates this game is more important for Minnesota, who could see their division and conference odds skyrocket with a loss.
MINNEAPOLIS – As Week 7 of the NFL season approaches, all eyes are on the crucial NFC North clash between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. This matchup holds enormous weight not only for the division standings but also for futures betting markets, particularly in shaping the odds for Super Bowl 59 and the NFC Championship.
According to Bovada, the Lions and Vikings are both contenders, with Detroit at +900 to win the Super Bowl and +450 for the NFC Championship. Meanwhile, Minnesota is not far behind at +1000 for the Super Bowl and +600 for the NFC.
The Betting Lines: Future NFC Championship?
Bovada’s odds have the Lions listed as 2.5-point underdogs, while the Vikings are favored by the same margin (-2.5, -110). The moneyline reflects this tight contest, with Minnesota sitting at -140 and Detroit at +120.
This game is crucial for futures bettors. A victory here could see the Lions Super Bowl odds shorten even further, as they were such a contender heading into the season. Minnesota is also on the rise but a bad performance against the Lions could dramatically lengthen the Vikings Super Bowl odds. Sportsbooks have been slow to adjust the Vikings odds initially.
- This signifies that betting odds on the NFC North for the Lions are a smarter play than this game’s moneyline for them. Alternatively, betting the Vikings moneyline is a better wager than trying their futures odds to win the division.
A win for either team could propel them closer to home-field advantage in the playoffs, as this game should be seen as a potential turning point. If Detroit wins, expect their Super Bowl and NFC odds to shrink significantly, while a Vikings victory could see their odds get a little better, but skyrocket if they lose.
For those eyeing Super Bowl betting, this game offers an opportunity to get in before the markets adjust.
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Michael has been writing about sports for over a decade and his focus on NFL betting action has followed suit. As a Baltimore Ravens fan, he has been heavily invested in the AFC North since the turn of the century. When he is not writing about football, you can find him on the beach, in a casino, or at a bowling alley.