T.M. Selection: Detroit Lions.

I like the Detroit Lions to cover the spread against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Lions have looked good and have stayed competitive in their games this season in the 1st half, then it all falls apart in the 2nd half. Last week they had a chance to beat the Bears as they made it to the redzone multiple times but had nothing to show for it due to stupid mistakes like a fumbled snap that cost them points on 1 drive. They have had their moments though where they have not looked like a bad team so I expect them to iron out a few more details in practice and play much better in this game. The Vikings have not been having a great year either as they have been struggling in all of their games. They have had 3 close losses and 1 win where they were dominated in the 1st half but turned it around in the 2nd half. This game will feature 2 teams that are struggling to get wins and both will be clawing and scratching for this win here in such an important division game for both. The spread is way too big in this game as the Vikings have not shown that they are able to blow teams out this year. This will be a much closer game as both teams grind it out so I like the Lions to cover the spread in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 27-23 Vikings.