Week 8 picks: Who are the experts taking in Cardinals vs Vikings

The experts are firmly backing the Vikings on Sunday

The Minnesota Vikings come out of the bye week at 5-1 and take on the 3-4 Arizona Cardinals at noon on Sunday afternoon.

The last time these two teams met was in week two last season which ended up being a very exciting game that saw the Cardinals squeak out a 34-33 win over the Vikings.

The Vikings lead the Cardinals all-time with a 17-12 record and have won 10-straight against the Cardinals at home with the last loss coming in 1977.

When it comes to picking the game, the Vikings are a 4.5-point favorites over the Cardinals and the experts are currently agreeing with the Vegas odds.

According to NFL Pick Watch, a site that tracks who the experts are picking, 84% of experts are picking the Vikings to win the game and improve to 6-1.

Will the Vikings make it 11-straight at home over the Cardinals? We will find out this Sunday afternoon.

Texas vs. West Virginia: Who are the experts predicting to win?

Texas is coming off of a monster win at Oklahoma State, but they’re now preparing to face one of the best defensive units in the country.

To realistically have a chance to compete for the Big 12 title, Texas must win the final four games on their schedule. Continue reading “Texas vs. West Virginia: Who are the experts predicting to win?”

Texas vs Texas Tech: LonghornWire expert predictions

To close out the regular season, Texas plays host to Texas Tech in Austin. Here are the LonghornWire expert’s predictions for today’s game.

To close out the regular season, Texas plays host to Texas Tech in Austin. With it being senior day, it will be the final time these seniors play a snap in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. With a win, the senior class would finish with a career 17-7 record at home.

The Longhorns are favored against the Red Raiders and are projected to win by double digits today. Here is how LonghornWire experts think the matchup against Texas Tech will play out:

Griffin McVeigh

Final score: 34-24 Texas

Best UT player: Duvernay

Best TTU player: Jett Duffey

Ehlinger O/U 250 passing yards: Over

Leading Texas runner? Johnson

O/U 400 yards allowed? Under

Any turnovers forced? Yes, one

Dicker O/U 1.5 field goals? Over

Favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Watching football all-day