Detroit Lions defeat Minnesota Vikings 19-15: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · NFL · Minnesota Vikings 15, Detroit Lions 19
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 46.5, with 34 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions final score and game recap
The Detroit Lions led 3-0 after the first quarter. The Minnesota Vikings led 7-6 at halftime. The Detroit Lions outscored the Minnesota Vikings 13-8 in the second half. They came back from a 1-point halftime deficit.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyler Murray (Minnesota Vikings): 17/29 passing for 210 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- T.J. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings): 4 catches for 58 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions): 23 carries for 153 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions): 18/25 passing for 176 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 4 points.
The spread opened and closed at Detroit Lions -3.5.
Did Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions go over or under the total?
The game went under: 34 points combined against a closing total of 46.5, under by 12.5. 13 of the 34 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 46.5.
How did AiQ's Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Detroit Lions to win at -170, a win (+$58.82 on a $100 bet).
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Detroit Lions team total 24.5: the under, paying -122, with 19 scored.
- Minnesota Vikings team total 21.5: the under, paying -122, with 15 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Detroit Lions won the first quarter, paying -135.
- First-half moneyline: Minnesota Vikings won the first half, paying +130.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the under, paying -105, with 3 points scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying -125, with 13 points scored.
- First-half spread: Minnesota Vikings +1.5 covered, paying -108.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Vikings at +150 and the Detroit Lions at -179. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Detroit Lions a 62% favorite. The Detroit Lions won as the favorite at -179: $55.87 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Detroit Lions, the price before the game was -170: priced below fair (−1.9% value).
Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Minnesota Vikings 6-1 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 6 times.
This result left the Detroit Lions 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Detroit Lions.
What's next for Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions?
Next for the Minnesota Vikings: the Buffalo Bills at home on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the Detroit Lions: at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 8, 2026.