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The National Football League has finalized its Week 18 schedule, and to no one's surprise, the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will not be featured in any of the marquee time slots on Saturday and Sunday.
The NFL revealed the Week 18 schedule on Sunday, and with neither team having much to play for, the NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium gets the default slot.
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Lions vs. Vikings prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Christmas Day NFL picks from advanced model
Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .
The Lions' 2026 schedule and opponents aren't finalized, but here's what we know about Detroit's schedule so far.
The Detroit Lions will look to close out their season with a win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears have already clinched an NFC North championship.