Analyzing the Vikings vs Lions Same-Game Parlay for Sunday Night Football in Week 18

• The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions will get it on at 8:20 pm ET on Sunday Night Football (January 5)
• The only thing we can do at this point is to lay out a sweet, sweet Vikings/Lions SGP
• See below to find the best Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions same-game parlay

For the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, the 2024 NFL Season all comes down to one game. That’s crazy when you think about it. Both teams have played 16 games and that still wasn’t enough to get things settled. The only thing that can separate these teams is one more game and I’m all for it. This is basically the playoffs people and to celebrate, I have the perfect idea. Three words, Same-Game Parlay. It’s literally the only way we could possibly make this game better. Lucky for us, FanDuel has an SGP boost and I’ve already found the perfect way to use it. Feels right.

Vikings vs Lions Same-Game Parlay Picks

The three legs of this Vikings/Lions SGP work out to +159 odds, which carries a 38.61% implied win probability. A $100 bet would profit $159 if all three legs hit.

 Odds as of Jan. 5 at FanDuel. Get the latest FanDuel promo code to wager on Sunday Night Football. 

Both Quarterbacks Will Ball Out

I’m going to state the obvious but it has to be said. The quarterbacks will decide this game. That’s what we in the biz call, “quality analysis”. We’re talking groundbreaking stuff here. The thing is, both of these guys have been good all season. Like damn good. It’s hard to even determine who has been better.

Who’s had the better 2024? @gmfb pic.twitter.com/SbEBAJ4VMB

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) December 31, 2024

Here’s what I think. We don’t even have to decide on who is better. The smartest thing we can do is bet on both of these guys to do well. It’s actually a legit strategy because it’s kind of correlated. If one quarterback is getting loose, the other will be forced to get loose too just to keep up. It makes sense when you think about it (it still makes sense if you don’t think about it too).

The thing is, we have everything going our way in this one. For starters, both of these teams are bottom-five in terms of passing yards allowed to the quarterback position this season. We’re talking 4K Club for both. Basically what that means is, when teams are forced to throw the ball against these guys, it works.

But even with two torchable secondaries, we’ll still need the right game script. Lucky for us, we’ll get it. I don’t know if the game goes over 56.5, but one thing I do know is both of these quarterbacks are throwing for 250+ yards Sunday night. They each did it in the last meeting so there’s no reason they won’t do it again tonight. Feels easy.

Don’t Forget About Aaron Jones

Everyone is talking about the passing game for both of these teams. It’s hard not to when you see names like Justin Jefferson, Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown. These guys are absolute studs and should be talked about every time we talk about football.

The thing is, the “other guys” on both sides of this game can get loose too. Let’s not act like the Vikings don’t have Aaron Jones.

#Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quad) is off the injury report and will play against the #Lions.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2025

I know the haters are not going to like this. I’m prepared for that. They’re going to say that the Lions don’t really allow receptions to the running back position. But as usual, the haters are simply out of their depths. They have no idea what to even think at this point. It’s kind of sad.

They are right about the Lions though. On the season, only three teams allowed fewer receptions to running backs. It makes sense though, because when teams can just baptize their opponents’ secondary with wide receivers, they opt to do that instead of checking down to the running backs. This is all standard procedure.

The thing is, the Vikings want to get the ball into Aaron Jones’s hands and they’ll do it via the pass. Look at his game logs, he’s only failed to catch two balls in a game twice this entire season. The last time he played the Lions, he caught three passes. We only need two tonight in a shootout. This is almost too easy.

• The SGP (+159): Jared Goff 250+ Passing Yards (-270) + Sam Darnold 250+ Passing Yards (-320) + Aaron Jones 2+ Receptions (-380)
• Wager: 1 Unit to win 1.59 Units (With Boost)
• 2024 SBD NFL SGP Results – 7-11 (+5.83 Units)

As the NFL regular season comes to a close, football fans are gearing up for an exciting matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on Sunday night in Week 18. One way to add even more excitement to the game is by placing a same-game parlay bet, where you can combine multiple outcomes into one bet for potentially higher payouts.

When analyzing the Vikings vs Lions same-game parlay, there are a few key factors to consider. Both teams have had up-and-down seasons, with the Vikings sitting at 7-8 and the Lions at 2-13-1. However, divisional matchups can always be unpredictable, so it’s important to take a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team.

For the Vikings, quarterback Kirk Cousins has been playing well this season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. Running back Dalvin Cook is also a force to be reckoned with, leading the team in rushing yards and touchdowns. The Vikings’ offense has the potential to put up big numbers against a struggling Lions defense, which ranks near the bottom of the league in points allowed.

On the other side, the Lions have shown flashes of potential with quarterback Jared Goff leading the offense. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has emerged as a reliable target, while running back D’Andre Swift has been a bright spot in the running game. The Lions will need to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and limit turnovers to stay competitive against the Vikings.

When building your same-game parlay, consider including bets on key players like Cousins, Cook, Goff, and Swift to have big games. You could also include bets on the total points scored in the game, as both teams have shown the ability to put up points in high-scoring matchups.

As always, it’s important to do your research and consider all factors before placing your bets. Keep an eye on injury reports, weather conditions, and any recent trends that could impact the outcome of the game. With careful analysis and a bit of luck, you could walk away with a big payout from your Vikings vs Lions same-game parlay bet on Sunday night.