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The Minnesota Vikings (2-0) welcome the Houston Texans (2-0) to U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday for NFL Week 3 action. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Texans vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Vikings beat the New York Giants on the road 28-6 in Week 1 and then took down the San Francisco 49ers at home 23-17, closing as a 1-point favorite and a 4-point underdog, respectively. Minnesota is 2-0 against the spread (ATS) and 0-2 Over/Under (O/U).
The Texans are 2-0 this season; however, their ATS success has waned. Houston beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-27 in Week 1, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. It then pushed as a 6-point home favorite against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, winning 19-13. It is 1-1 O/U.
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Texans at Vikings odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:15 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Texans -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Vikings +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread: Texans -1.5 (-110) | Vikings +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Texans at Vikings key injuries
Texans
- RB Joe Mixon (ankle) doubtful
- G Jarrett Patterson (calf) questionable
- RB Dameon Pierce (hamstring) out
- S M.J. Stewart (knee) questionable
Vikings
- WR Jordan Addison (ankle) out
- LB Ivan Pace Jr. (quad/ankle) out
- LB Dallas Turner (knee) out
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Texans at Vikings picks and predictions
Prediction
Texas 24, Vikings 21
Moneyline
BET TEXANS (-125).
The Texans have the more trustworthy quarterback at the helm of the attack. They have won both games this season and did so in drastically different ways, going for over 150 yards on the ground in the first week and then topping 200 through the air the second.
They have a capable defense that should be able to pressure QB Sam Darnold into making mistakes, as he has throughout his career. Darnold has 2 interceptions on the season so far. Expect those turnover issues to be costly in this Week 3 battle.
Take TEXANS (-125).
Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no great value here as opposed to the moneyline. The ML takes some risk out of the equation, especially with how poorly the Texans have covered this season.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 46 (-110).
The Under has been hot for these 2 teams this season. The Vikings have gone Under in both games and have yet to allow more than 17 points. They have allowed 23 through 2 games.
The Texans are averaging 24 points per game and are 1-1 O/U, allowing just 20 per game. Darnold likely won’t be as explosive as Colts QB Anthony Richardson was in Week 1.
Take UNDER 46 (-110).
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