Steven Psihogios

Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.

Commanders vs. Buccaneers wild-card same-game parlay predictions: Bet on Mayfield and the Bucs in +320 SGP

Commanders vs. Buccaneers predictions

The Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle for a spot in the NFC divisional round on Sunday Night Football.

The pregame narrative: Winning on the road as a rookie quarterback is a tall task. That’s why I’m taking the postseason-tested, veteran-laden Bucs to win. Additionally, I’m expecting a lot of points and for Baker Mayfield to use his legs in this contest.

Check out my Commanders vs. Buccaneers same-game parlay predictions.

Commanders vs. Buccaneers same-game parlay predictions

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Parlay: Buccaneers moneyline + Over 45.5 points + Mayfield over 18.5 rushing yards (+320)

Buccaneers moneyline (-159): The playoffs are nothing new for Tampa Bay.

The team has qualified for five consecutive postseasons, winning at least one game in four of its appearances — including a dominant 32-9 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.

Jayden Daniels is making his first-ever playoff start as a rookie, and recent history suggests the odds are stacked against him. Rookie quarterbacks playing on the road are 0-5 straight up over the last five years and 1-4 against the spread.

The Commanders haven’t fared very well against playoff-calibre teams this season. They’re 1-4 with their lone victory coming against an Eagles squad that lost Jalen Hurts early in the contest due to a concussion.

Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is 4-3 against playoff teams. That includes a 37-20 win over Washington in Week 1.

Other parlay picks

Over 45.5 points (-190): Don’t expect either defence to get in the way of what should be an offensive showdown.

The Buccaneers rank fourth in points per game (29.5) while the Commanders are only one spot behind in fifth (28.5).

Both units are in peak form over their last three, with Tampa Bay averaging 33.0 points per game and Washington generating 29.7 points per contest over the same stretch.

But what should really give bettors confidence in the over is recent defensive woes.

Four members of the Bucs’ secondary are out, while three others carry a questionable tag. They boast several indicators that favour the over:

  • 22.6 points against per game (16th)
  • 12-5-0 to the over this season
  • 6-3-0 to the over as a favourite

Washington’s defence hasn’t been elite, either:

  • 23.0 points against per game (18th)
  • 11-6-0 to the over this season
  • 5-1-0 to the over as an underdog

These two squads combined for 57 points in Week 1.

Mayfield over 18.5 rushing yards (-115): Thirdly, I’m expecting Mayfield to tuck the ball and run a ton with Tampa Bay’s season on the line.

His recent results suggest that’s exactly what he’ll do. Mayfield has topped this line in three of his last four games with Tampa Bay fighting to win the NFC South down the stretch.

Mayfield isn’t merely cresting this mark, either. The Bucs quarterback has totalled 137 rushing yards (34.25 per game) during this stretch.

Mayfield had 68 rushing yards in last week’s win over the New Orleans Saints.

Picks made at 10:10 a.m. ET on 01/12/2025.

College Football Playoff semifinal odds and betting notes: Lines and TD scorer odds for Orange, Cotton Bowl games

College Football Playoff odds

Four teams remain in the College Football Playoff as we inch closer to the national championship.

The latest: The top teams in the nation — Oregon and Georgia — were promptly eliminated from the playoff, leaving Notre Dame and Penn State to battle in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State and Texas to square off in the Cotton Bowl.

Check out the latest College Football Playoff semifinal odds below.

College Football Playoff semifinal odds

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns

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Betting notes

  • Notre Dame’s win over Georgia wasn’t pretty, but it did enough to outlast a Bulldogs team missing starter Carson Beck. Riley Leonard will need to be better through the air as he rushed (80 yards) for nearly as many yards as he threw for (90 yards).
  • Penn State shut down Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty, holding the talented running back to 104 yards on 30 carries in a 31-14 win over Boise State. The Nittany Lions hope Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter will be ready for the Orange Bowl after suffering an injury in the win.
  • Ohio State proved that this is its national title to lose. The Buckeyes beat down Oregon, 41-21, in a game that wasn’t even as close as the final score suggested. Jeremiah Smith was unstoppable, totalling 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
  • Texas survived a scare from Arizona State University, winning 39-31 in overtime. The Longhorns coughed up a 17-3 halftime lead and benefitted from a controversial targeting non-call. Stopping Ohio State’s elite passing attack will be a much stiffer challenge for Steve Sarkisian and Co.

College Football Playoff TD scorer odds

Notre Dame vs. Penn State

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PlayerBetting odds
Nicholas Singleton-152
Jeremiyah Love-143
Tyler Warren-136
Riley Leonard-124
Kaytron Allen+114
Mitchell Evans+210
Harrison Wallace III+210
Jadarian Price+220
Jordan Faison+225
Drew Allar+240

NCAAF odds as of 2:21 p.m. on 01/05/2025.

Ohio State vs. Texas

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Vikings vs. Lions Week 18 same-game parlay predictions: Bet on Darnold, Jefferson in +310 SGP

Vikings vs. Lions predictions

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions meet in a colossal matchup on Sunday Night Football.

The pregame narrative: The winner finishes first in the NFC, the loser falls to fifth and will likely spend the entire postseason on the road. I’m betting on Minnesota to cover the spread thanks to huge performances from Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson.

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Parlay: Vikings +3.5 + Jefferson over 99.5 receiving yards + Darnold over 293.5 passing yards (+310)

Vikings +3.5 (-137): The Lions have been running on fumes and grit for roughly a month now.

This team is battered and bruised. From star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to kicker Michael Badgley, 13 players are on injured reserve, with two others listed as out for this contest.

Detroit has handled non-playoff teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears in recent weeks, but I’m skeptical about its chances against a legitimate contender like Minnesota.

The Vikings enter this game riding a nine-game winning streak and are one of the healthiest squads in football.

Minnesota covered this spread in the first meeting between these two in Week 7, narrowly losing 31-29.

Other parlay picks

Jefferson over 99.5 receiving yards (-106): Who is going to cover Jefferson?

Detroit is reeling at cornerback. Key stars like Carlton Davis III and Emmanuel Moseley are out and the Lions don’t have a true shadow corner on the roster.

Jefferson had 81 receiving yards in the first battle between these NFC North foes, but Davis was the main man responsible for guarding the superstar wide receiver.

Jefferson has been targeted often in recent outings. He has 38 targets across his last three contests, totalling 309 receiving yards during that stretch.

Unsurprisingly, Detroit has struggled to cover wide receivers. The Lions are ceding the most yards per game to the position (190.0).

Darnold over 293.5 passing yards (-115): Lastly, I’m betting on Darnold showing out in primetime.

Minnesota will need to keep up with an electric Detroit offence. The Lions are scoring out of necessity with injuries decimating the defence.

They lead the league in points per game across the last three weeks (38.7). They also place fourth in the NFL in points allowed over the same period (33.0).

Detroit is a plus matchup for passers as it’s ceding the third-most passing yards per game to opposing QBs (264.9).

This game has all the makings of a shootout and Darnold will likely have to drop back plenty.

That’s something the Minnesota quarterback did lots of in Week 17. Darnold had 43 attempts in a win over the Green Bay Packers and totalled 377 passing yards.

Expect similar outputs on Sunday Night Football.

Picks made at 1:15 p.m. on 01/05/25.

Maple Leafs picks vs. Flyers Jan. 5: Bet on Konecny to score, Philadelphia to win

Maple Leafs picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Philadelphia Flyers after an emotional win on Saturday night.

The pregame narrative: Toronto scored an impressive, 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins. However, I’m expecting a bit of a drop-off and am picking Philadelphia to win. I’m also backing the over and picking Travis Konecny to score a point.

Check out my Maple Leafs picks vs. Flyers for Jan. 5.

Maple Leafs picks vs. Flyers

Best Bet: Flyers moneyline (+130)

Everything went right for the Maple Leafs in their win over the Bruins on Saturday.

Auston Matthews’ return was triumphant. The superstar forward was dominant at both ends of the ice, finishing with one goal, three points and a plus-five rating in the victory.

I’m expecting a bit of an emotional letdown, however, with the Flyers coming to town.

A matchup between Philadelphia and Toronto doesn’t have the same juice it once did roughly two decades ago.

The Flyers carry a rest advantage that can’t be ignored. They’ve been off since Thursday night while the Maple Leafs are playing their second game in as many nights and their third contest in four days.

Toronto started Joseph Woll on Saturday and it’s unlikely he goes again on Sunday. The team will likely turn to Denis Hildeby or Matt Murray, and that’s a major plus for the Flyers.

Hildeby has a .875 save percentage, and Murray owns a .879 mark this campaign.

Key stat: Toronto has lost five of the nine games it’s played on zero days rest this season.

Quick picks

Konecny to score 1+ points (-134): It’s only natural to bet on Konecny finding the score sheet if I’m picking the Flyers to win a high-scoring game.

The Philadelphia forward paces the team in scoring with 43 points in 39 contests this year.

He’s been a man on a mission over the last two months, notching 33 points in 27 games. The winger has impressively registered a point in 21 of 27 outings during this stretch.

Konecny hasn’t been a Leafs killer per se, but he does have 20 points in 21 career games against Toronto.

NHL picks made at 11:06 a.m. ET on 01/05/25.

Maple Leafs picks vs. Flyers Jan. 5: Bet on Konecny to score, Philadelphia to win

Maple Leafs picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Philadelphia Flyers after an emotional win on Saturday night.

The pregame narrative: Toronto scored an impressive, 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins. However, I’m expecting a bit of a drop-off and am picking Philadelphia to win. I’m also backing the over and picking Travis Konecny to score a point.

Check out my Maple Leafs picks vs. Flyers for Jan. 5.

Maple Leafs picks vs. Flyers

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Best Bet: Flyers moneyline (+140)

Everything went right for the Maple Leafs in their win over the Bruins on Saturday.

Auston Matthews’ return was triumphant. The superstar forward was dominant at both ends of the ice, finishing with one goal, three points and a plus-five rating in the victory.

I’m expecting a bit of an emotional letdown, however, with the Flyers coming to town.

A matchup between Philadelphia and Toronto doesn’t have the same juice it once did roughly two decades ago.

The Flyers carry a rest advantage that can’t be ignored. They’ve been off since Thursday night while the Maple Leafs are playing their second game in as many nights and their third contest in four days.

Toronto started Joseph Woll on Saturday and it’s unlikely he goes again on Sunday. The team will likely turn to Denis Hildeby or Matt Murray, and that’s a major plus for the Flyers.

Hildeby has a .875 save percentage, and Murray owns a .879 mark this campaign.

Key stat: Toronto has lost five of the nine games it’s played on zero days rest this season.

Quick picks

Over 6 goals (-122): This has a lot to do with either Hildeby or Murray earning the start.

Both goaltenders have been bad this season. The over on this total has hit in two of Hildeby’s three starts while pushing in the other. There were seven goals or more scored in both of Murray’s starts this year.

Philadelphia, meanwhile, has been one of the best over squads in the league. It places sixth in over percentage this season (55.1%).

The Flyers have gone over this total in six of their last eight games. The Maple Leafs have topped this mark in eight of their last 10.

Konecny to score 1+ points (-132): It’s only natural to bet on Konecny finding the score sheet if I’m picking the Flyers to win a high-scoring game.

The Philadelphia forward paces the team in scoring with 43 points in 39 contests this year.

He’s been a man on a mission over the last two months, notching 33 points in 27 games. The winger has impressively registered a point in 21 of 27 outings during this stretch.

Konecny hasn’t been a Leafs killer per se, but he does have 20 points in 21 career games against Toronto.

NHL picks made at 11:06 a.m. ET on 01/05/25.

NHL prop picks Jan. 5: Bet on Bruins’ Lindholm to score a point

NHL prop picks

A five-game NHL slate has some intriguing player prop options for bettors.

The pregame narrative: The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders are struggling on the penalty kill. I’m looking for power-play members Elias Lindholm and Anthony Duclair to strike in that contest. Elsewhere, I’m taking the under on Evgeni Malkin’s shot prop.

Check out my NHL prop picks for Jan. 5.

NHL prop picks

Best Bet: Lindholm to score 1+ points (-108)

Saturday was a tough night for Boston’s first line.

The Bruins’ top trio of Lindholm, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak combined for a minus-10 rating in a 6-4 loss to the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

I expect that skilled group of forwards to bounce back in a major way on Sunday.

It helps that Boston gets an exploitable matchup, too.

The Bruins face an Islanders team that is uncharacteristically struggling in their own zone. New York is ceding the 12th-most goals per game (3.15) and has the worst penalty kill in the NHL (63.5%).

The latter is very helpful for Lindholm as he skates on Boston’s top power-play unit.

New York’s defensive and goaltending struggles have been magnified recently. It’s allowed three-plus goals in nine of its last 10 outings.

Bet on Boston’s top trio to rebound with a strong performance on Sunday.

Key stat: Lindholm has a point in six of his last 10 games.

Quick picks

Duclair to score 1+ points (+105): Boston is another team that’s playing uncharacteristically poor hockey in its own zone.

The Bruins’ main issue has been goaltending. Their .885 team save percentage ranks a lowly 25th this season.

An inability to kill penalties has plagued the squad, also, as it places 25th on the PK (76.2%).

Duclair has been limited to 11 games this season due to a lower-body injury, but he’s potted a helpful six points when healthy.

He skates on New York’s second line alongside Bo Horvat and Kyle Palmieri and on the team’s first power-play unit.

That’s where he figures to be especially dangerous due to Boston’s PK woes.

Malkin under 1.5 shots (-120): Two shots aren’t much for a player who’s averaging 18:37 in ice time per game, but it’s proving to be a difficult mark for Malkin to reach.

The veteran Pittsburgh Penguins star only has 71 shots in 40 games this season and isn’t beating this line with any sort of consistency ahead of this contest.

Malkin has cashed this wager in 10 of his last 12 games.

He’ll have difficulty finding space to shoot against a very stingy Carolina Hurricanes squad. The Canes are allowing the second-fewest shots per game (25.2).

Picks made at 9:41 a.m. 01/05/2025.

NHL prop picks Jan. 5: Bet on Bruins’ Lindholm to score a point

NHL prop picks

A five-game NHL slate has some intriguing player prop options for bettors.

The pregame narrative: The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders are struggling on the penalty kill. I’m looking for power-play members Elias Lindholm and Anthony Duclair to strike in that contest. Elsewhere, I’m taking the under on Evgeni Malkin’s shot prop.

Check out my NHL prop picks for Jan. 5.

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Best Bet: Lindholm to score 1+ points (-115)

Saturday was a tough night for Boston’s first line.

The Bruins’ top trio of Lindholm, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak combined for a minus-10 rating in a 6-4 loss to the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

I expect that skilled group of forwards to bounce back in a major way on Sunday.

It helps that Boston gets an exploitable matchup, too.

The Bruins face an Islanders team that is uncharacteristically struggling in their own zone. New York is ceding the 12th-most goals per game (3.15) and has the worst penalty kill in the NHL (63.5%).

The latter is very helpful for Lindholm as he skates on Boston’s top power-play unit.

New York’s defensive and goaltending struggles have been magnified recently. It’s allowed three-plus goals in nine of its last 10 outings.

Bet on Boston’s top trio to rebound with a strong performance on Sunday.

Key stat: Lindholm has a point in six of his last 10 games.

Quick picks

Duclair to score 1+ points (+102): Boston is another team that’s playing uncharacteristically poor hockey in its own zone.

The Bruins’ main issue has been goaltending. Their .885 team save percentage ranks a lowly 25th this season.

An inability to kill penalties has plagued the squad, also, as it places 25th on the PK (76.2%).

Duclair has been limited to 11 games this season due to a lower-body injury, but he’s potted a helpful six points when healthy.

He skates on New York’s second line alongside Bo Horvat and Kyle Palmieri and on the team’s first power-play unit.

That’s where he figures to be especially dangerous due to Boston’s PK woes.

Malkin under 1.5 shots (-106): Two shots aren’t much for a player who’s averaging 18:37 in ice time per game, but it’s proving to be a difficult mark for Malkin to reach.

The veteran Pittsburgh Penguins star only has 71 shots in 40 games this season and isn’t beating this line with any sort of consistency ahead of this contest.

Malkin has cashed this wager in 10 of his last 12 games.

He’ll have difficulty finding space to shoot against a very stingy Carolina Hurricanes squad. The Canes are allowing the second-fewest shots per game (25.2).

Picks made at 9:41 a.m. 01/05/2025.

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Vikings vs. Lions Week 18 SNF prop picks: Bet on Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson to erupt

Vikings vs. Lions prop picks

The NFL season ends with a massive clash as the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions meet on Sunday Night Football for the top spot in the NFC.

The pregame narrative: Home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the line with two NFC North rivals battling it out. I’m expecting plenty of offence and taking the over on props for Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold and Jameson Williams.

Check out my Vikings vs. Lions prop picks for Sunday Night Football on Jan. 5.

Vikings vs. Lions prop picks

Best Bet: Jefferson over 95.5 receiving yards (-120)

Most NFL teams have no answer for Jefferson.

I have no idea how Detroit is going to stop the superstar wide receiver.

The Lions are decimated defensively, with plenty of cornerbacks on the shelf. Carlton Davis III, Emmanuel Moseley, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Khalil Dorsey are all out for this contest.

Detroit really doesn’t have a shadow corner on its roster, which means the Vikings should be able to line Jefferson up all over the formation and find matchups they can exploit.

Jefferson is heating up ahead of this contest, too. The elite talent has earned double-digit targets in three consecutive games (38 total) and has 309 receiving yards during this stretch.

No single regular season game holds more stakes than this contest. Expect Darnold to lock in on his top target in the team’s most important matchup.

Key stat: Detroit is allowing an NFL-high 9.5 yards per pass across the last three games.

Quick picks

Darnold over 12.5 rushing yards (-112): Quarterbacks are more willing to put their bodies on the line in crucial moments.

I expect Darnold to use his legs plenty against a Lions squad that can’t keep QBs in the pocket. Detroit allows the fourth-most rushing yards per game to opposing passers (27.8), according to Yahoo Fantasy.

Darnold is more mobile than given credit for, too, as he has three games this season of 25-plus rushing yards.

He rushed for 39 yards — a season high — in his first matchup against Detroit this season.

Williams over 56.5 receiving yards (-118): This is a bet on Williams’ big-play ability.

The Lions receiver is a threat to top this line on just one reception. He has recorded a 59-plus-yard catch in three different games this season.

The wideout is showing out ahead of this contest, too, topping this line in four of his last five games. He recorded a 50-plus yard catch in three of those outings.

Williams should be able to burn the Vikings for some big plays. Besides Detroit, nobody allows more receiving yards per game to WRs than Minnesota (186.1).

Picks made at 4:52 p.m. ET 01/04/2025.

Maple Leafs props vs. Bruins Jan. 4: Bet on Toronto’s Rielly to score a point

Maple Leafs props

Few rivalries in today’s NHL carry as much emotion as the one shared by the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The pregame narrative: The big news heading into this contest is that Auston Matthews returns to the lineup for Toronto. It’s Morgan Rielly’s points prop, however, where I’m looking for my best bet in this contest. Additionally, I’m picking Brad Marchand and Elias Lindholm to find the score sheet for Boston.

Check out our Maple Leafs props vs. Bruins for the game on Jan. 4.

Maple Leafs props vs. Bruins

Best Bet: Rielly to score 1+ points (+110)

Toronto’s offence receives a significant boost with Matthews returning to the lineup.

The superstar forward is back after missing six games with an undisclosed upper-body injury. His presence is a welcome sight for a Maple Leafs offence that struggled in his absence.

Toronto scored three goals or fewer in five of the six games he missed, totalling 15 goals (2.5 per game) during this stretch.

Having his elite shot back on the power play should be a major boon for Toronto on Saturday.

The Bruins haven’t been very good on the penalty kill this year. They rank a brutal 25th on the PK (75.8%).

Boston’s inability to keep the puck out of its net extends beyond its penalty kill troubles. The Bruins also place an underwhelming 24th in team save percentage (.888), according to Natural Stat Trick.

So where does Rielly come into all this?

Rielly skates alongside Matthews on Toronto’s top power play. Adding a skilled scorer of Matthews’ ilk significantly boosts his chances of reaching the stat sheet.

Additionally, Rielly leads all Maple Leafs blue-liners in ice time per game (21:17). He’ll be out there plenty with Matthews, and I’m willing to wager on him registering a point at plus-money odds.

Key stat: Rielly has four points in two games against the Bruins this season.

Quick picks

Marchand to score 1+ points (-143): This is a nice price to bet on Marchand.

The Bruins winger is point-less in his last three games, but he was scorching hot before that. He had seven goals and 13 points in 10 contests.

A date against the Maple Leafs almost always seems to bring the best out of Marchand. The Boston captain has two points in two outings against Toronto this season, including a game-winning goal.

Marchand skates on the Bruins’ first line and top power play. He’ll be in the offensive mix.

Lindholm to score 1+ points (+105): Lindholm’s tenure with Boston hasn’t gone as planned.

The Bruins centre has seven goals and 20 points in 40 games, largely underperforming on the contract he signed in the offseason.

But prop bettors have to like Lindholm’s chances of producing given his spot in the lineup. He’s skating with Marchand and David Pastrnak on Boston’s first line and top power play.

There are some signs that he’s starting to build chemistry with the Bruins. He has seven points in his last nine games, cashing this wager six times during this stretch.

Picks made at 4:48 p.m. on 01/04/2024.

Vikings vs. Lions Week 18 SNF prop picks: Bet on Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson to erupt

Vikings vs. Lions prop picks

The NFL season ends with a massive clash as the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions meet on Sunday Night Football for the top spot in the NFC.

The pregame narrative: Home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is on the line with two NFC North rivals battling it out. I’m expecting plenty of offence and taking the over on props for Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold and Jameson Williams.

Check out my Vikings vs. Lions prop picks for Sunday Night Football on Jan. 5.

Vikings vs. Lions prop picks

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Best Bet: Jefferson over 94.5 receiving yards (-113)

Most NFL teams have no answer for Jefferson.

I have no idea how Detroit is going to stop the superstar wide receiver.

The Lions are decimated defensively, with plenty of cornerbacks on the shelf. Carlton Davis III, Emmanuel Moseley, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Khalil Dorsey are all out for this contest.

Detroit really doesn’t have a shadow corner on its roster, which means the Vikings should be able to line Jefferson up all over the formation and find matchups they can exploit.

Jefferson is heating up ahead of this contest, too. The elite talent has earned double-digit targets in three consecutive games (38 total) and has 309 receiving yards during this stretch.

No single regular season game holds more stakes than this contest. Expect Darnold to lock in on his top target in the team’s most important matchup.

Key stat: Detroit is allowing an NFL-high 9.5 yards per pass across the last three games.

Quick picks

Darnold over 13.5 rushing yards (-115): Quarterbacks are more willing to put their bodies on the line in crucial moments.

I expect Darnold to use his legs plenty against a Lions squad that can’t keep QBs in the pocket. Detroit allows the fourth-most rushing yards per game to opposing passers (27.8), according to Yahoo Fantasy.

Darnold is more mobile than given credit for, too, as he has three games this season of 25-plus rushing yards.

He rushed for 39 yards — a season high — in his first matchup against Detroit this season.

Williams over 58.5 receiving yards (-114): This is a bet on Williams’ big-play ability.

The Lions receiver is a threat to top this line on just one reception. He has recorded a 59-plus-yard catch in three different games this season.

The wideout is showing out ahead of this contest, too, topping this line in four of his last five games. He recorded a 50-plus yard catch in three of those outings.

Williams should be able to burn the Vikings for some big plays. Besides Detroit, nobody allows more receiving yards per game to WRs than Minnesota (186.1).

Picks made at 3:41 p.m. ET 01/04/2025.