The Minnesota Vikings (0-3) will meet the Houston Texans (0-3) Sunday of Week 4 at NRG Stadium. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Vikings-Texans Week 4 betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and best bets.
Vikings at Texans betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:20 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Vikings +150 (bet $100, win $150) | Texans -182 (Bet $182, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +3.5 (-110) | Texans -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 53.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
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Vikings at Texans game notes
- In their last 28 games in 2018-19, the Vikings allowed more than 30 points just once. In three games this season, Minnesota has allowed more than 30 points twice and opponents are averaging 34.0 points per game.
- Houston is 1-5 against the spread in its last six games and 3-8 ATS in its last 11 home games.
- Both teams are awful in terms of time of possession. Minnesota has a disparity of 37:04 to 22:56. Houston isn’t much better, with a disparity of 35:30 to 24:30.
- Four of the Texans’ last six games against NFC opponents hit the Over.
Vikings at Texans key injuries
Vikings
- CB Mike Hughes (neck) out
- CB Kris Boyd (hamstring) doubtful
Vikings at Texans: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Houston 34, Minnesota 24
Money line (?)
The money line is pretty reasonable for HOUSTON (-182) considering Minnesota (+150) is traveling to Texas after only two days of legitimate practice. The Vikings’ facility was closed until Thursday following several positive COVID-19 tests among Tennessee Titans players and staff.
I typically don’t like the money line if I think the favorite is going to win. PASS and look to the spread.
Against the spread (?)
The Texans aren’t being given much credit at 3.5 points (-110 for both teams). Sure, they’re 0-3, too, but their losses came to the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers – teams few projected they would beat.
The Vikings cornerback situation is dire and, not only did the team part with their top three CBs in the offseason, defensive leaders Danielle Hunter and Anthony Barr are both on injured reserve. Texans QB Deshaun Watson could have a field day. Take the TEXANS -3.5 (-110) to win by 4 or more points.
Over/Under (?)
Minnesota simply has not been able to stop anyone defensively this season. The Texans have struggled to run the ball, which should have them throwing more against a depleted and inexperienced Vikings secondary. Minnesota has enough offensive firepower to put up 24 or more points, but its defense will give up more. This is a group that is being targeted and exploited.
Take the OVER 53.5 (-110).
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Also see:
- Rookie grades for Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, CB Jeff Gladney (Vikings Wire)
- P.J. Hall has been starting to beef up the Texans’ run defense (Texans Wire)
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