The Minnesota Vikings (0-2) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) Friday for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Chiefs odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Vikings were on the short end of a 12-10 score against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday. The Vikings have been outscored 45-16 through two preseason losses and non-covers. The good news is that the defense was much better in the second game than the opening loss.
The Chiefs are aiming for a third win and a perfect preseason. They posted a 17-10 win at the Arizona Cardinals Aug. 20, and they won at the San Francisco 49ers Aug. 14. Kansas City has covered both games while hitting the Under in each.
Vikings at Chiefs odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:16 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Vikings +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Chiefs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +3.5 (-110) | Chiefs -3.5 (-110)
- Total: 38.5 (Over: -112 | Under: -108)
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Vikings at Chiefs odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Chiefs 20, Vikings 17
Money line
The Chiefs (-200) will cost you two times your potential return in this preseason finale. However, after QB Patrick Mahomes dropped back to pass 20 times in Arizona and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an ankle injury, don’t be surprised if K.C. plays it safe and rests plenty of key personnel.
AVOID and play the spread instead.
Against the spread
The VIKINGS +3.5 (-110) are worth a roll of the dice. Yes, they have been brutal on offense, but they might leave their starters in a little longer in this preseason finale, trying to kick-start things. Conversely, the Chiefs are likely to play it safe, so Minnesota is the play with the 3 and a hook. I expect the latter to come in handy.
Over/Under
UNDER 38.5 (-108) would be a criminally low number during normal circumstances. However, the Chiefs starters are likely to see little action, and the Vikings offense has been brutal and showing no signs of life to date. Therefore, the Under is the play.
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