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Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines: Vikes favored on home field

Assessing the NFL preseason odds and lines for Saturday’s matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-0) travel north to take on the Minnesota Vikings 0-1) Saturday in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we look at the Colts at Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Colts are slight underdogs after defeating the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the preseason, with QB Carson Wentz (foot) still not able to play. RB Jonathan Taylor didn’t see time in Week 1 but “looks so good,” according to head coach Frank Reich. It’s unknown whether we’ll see Taylor in Week 2.

What will be more telling is if Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, RB Dalvin Cook, QB Kirk Cousins or WR Adam Thielen play. It’d be shocking to see Cook play given his injury history, but the other three could see their first action of the preseason Saturday.

The quartet didn’t make an impact in the team’s blowout Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos. Rookie QB Kellen Mond was just 6-for-16 in his NFL debut.

Colts at Vikings odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 5:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Colts +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Vikings -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Off the board
Total: 38.5, Over -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Under -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

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2020 Betting stats:

ATS: Colts 9-8 | Vikings 6-10
O/U: Colts 10-7 | Vikings 11-5

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Per the +115 money line, the Colts have an implied win probability of 46.51%. The Vikings’ -140 money line odds represent a 58.33% implied win rate.

As for the game total, the Colts and Vikings must score at least 39 combined points for Over bettors to win. So far this preseason, the Under has been hot and for that to hit, the game must see 38 or fewer points scored.

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Minnesota Vikings betting favorites at Detroit Lions in Week 17

The Minnesota Vikings are the betting favorites in their Week 17 road game at the Detroit Lions.

The Minnesota Vikings (6-9) visit the rival Detroit Lions (5-10) Sunday in the 2020 season finale for the non-playoff teams. Kickoff at Ford Field is slated for 1 p.m. ET. Here’s a look at the early Vikings-Lions betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Vikings enter on a 3-game losing streak after a 52-33 Christmas Day setback at the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. Minnesota, which was a 6.5-point underdog, has failed to cover the spread in 6 consecutive games. The defense was unable to stop the Saints, who finished with 583 total yards. New Orleans RB Alvin Kamara ran for 155 yards with an NFL-record 6 rushing touchdowns, and QB Drew Brees threw for 311 yards. The Minnesota defense twice picked Brees off but failed to force New Orleans to punt even once. Vikings QB Kirk Cousins tossed 3 TDs against no interceptions, finishing with 291 passing yards, and RB Dalvin Cook ran for 73 yards and a score.

The Lions also enter on a 3-game skid, recently getting boat raced at home by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47-7 Saturday as 12-point underdogs. An ankle injury forced QB Matthew Stafford to exit the loss after the Lions’ first possession, and his status for Week 17 is still up in the air. If he’s unable to play, Detroit can go with QB David Blough or QB Chase Daniel, who both saw action against the Bucs. Detroit interim head coach Darrell Bevell couldn’t attend the game because of coming in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but he should be back for the finale.

Minnesota beat Detroit 34-20 as a 3-point home favorite in Week 9.

Vikings at Lions: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Tuesday at 5:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings -300 (bet $300 to win $100) / Lions +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Bet now
Against the spread/ATS: Vikings -7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Lions +7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
Total: 54.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

Betting stats:

ATS: Vikings 6-9 | Lions 6-9
O/U: Vikings 10-5 | Lions 9-6

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At -300 odds, the Vikings have an implied win probability of 75% or 1/3 fractional odds. Minnesota must win by 8 or more points to cover the spread and for a Vikings -7 (-110) ATS wager to win. A 7-point win is a push and you get your money back.

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At +250, the Lions have an implied win probability of 28.57% or 5/2 fractional odds. Detroit must win outright or keep the game within 6 points in a loss for a Lions +7 (-110) ticket to cash.

Also see:

What is value of free agent-to-be LB Wilson? (Vikings Wire)
Is 2019 1st-round QB Haskins potential fit for Detroit? (Lions Wire)

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New Orleans Saints Christmas Day home favorites vs. Minnesota Vikings in Week 16

The New Orleans Saints are the betting favorites in their Week 16 Christmas Day home game vs. the Minnesota Vikings.

The Minnesota Vikings (6-8) visit the New Orleans Saints (10-4) Christmas Day for a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff in Week 16. Here’s a look at the early Vikings-Saints betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Vikings’ playoff hopes took a big hit with a 33-27 home loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 15. Minnesota, which was a 2.5-point favorite, allowed 397 total yards, including a career-high 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Bears RB David Montgomery. Vikings RB Dalvin Cook finished with 132 rushing yards and one TD. Minnesota’s chance of making the postseason fell to 3% with the loss, according to Vikings Wire. The Arizona Cardinals (8-6) are currently in the final NFC playoff spot, while the Bears are 7-7. To earn the final berth, Minnesota needs to win out (at Saints and at Detroit Lions), Arizona has to lose its final two games (home vs. San Francisco 49ers and at Los Angeles Rams) and Chicago has to lose one game (either at Jacksonville Jaguars or at home vs. Green Bay Packers).

Depending on what sportsbook is referenced, the Saints either pushed (+3) or failed to cover (+2.5) in a 32-29 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. The good news was that QB Drew Brees returned after missing four games with fractured ribs and a punctured lung. After a slow start – 6 incompletions and 1 interception – he finished 15 of 34 for 234 passing yards and 3 TDs with the one pick. New Orleans, which already clinched a playoff berth and needs just one win to claim the NFC South title, led 15-14 early in the third quarter, but Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes threw the final of his 4 touchdowns to give the Chiefs a 29-15 lead with 13:44 to go. A Brees-to-RB Alvin Kamara 14-yard TD made it 29-22 at the 9:43 mark. After the Chiefs kicked a field go with 4:18 remaining, Brees connected with WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey for a 17-yard TD with 2:06 left. The Saints had 2 timeouts left, but the Chiefs were able to run out the clock for the win.

Vikings at Saints: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 5:05 a.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings +260 (bet $100 to win $260) / Saints -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Bet now
Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Saints -7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
Total: 51.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Bet now

Betting stats:

ATS: Vikings 6-8 | Saints 7-7
O/U: Vikings 9-5 | Saints 9-5

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At +260 odds, the Vikings have an implied win probability of 27.78% or 13/5 fractional odds. Minnesota must win outright or keep the game within 6 points in a loss for a Vikings +7 (-110) ATS ticket to cash. A 7-point loss is a push and you get your money back.

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At -300 odds, the Saints have an implied win probability of 75% or 1/3 fractional odds. New Orleans must win by 8 or more points for a Saints -7 (-110) ATS wager to win.

Also see:

WR Jefferson breaks Minnesota rookie reception record (Vikings Wire)
DE Jordan on ejection vs. Chiefs (Saints Wire)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers home favorites vs. Minnesota Vikings in Week 14

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the betting favorites in their Week 14 home game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Minnesota Vikings (6-6) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) Sunday of Week 14 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Here’s a look at the early Vikings-Buccaneers betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

Despite being 10-point favorites, the Vikings needed overtime to fend off the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in Week 13. Minnesota, which has now won five of six, trailed 16-6 after Jacksonville scored a 43-yard interception return on the first snap of the second half. QB Kirk Cousins (28 of 43, 305 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT) then steered scoring drives on the Vikings’ next two possessions for a 19-16 lead late in the third. The Vikes led 24-16 with 3:50 to go – thanks to a safety and PK Dan Bailey’s 48-yard field – but the Jaguars tied it with a 75-yard touchdown drive and 2-point conversion at the 1:08 mark. Bailey, who missed two extra points and a 51-yard field-goal attempt with 13 seconds left in regulation, kicked a 23-yarder to win it with 1:49 left in overtime. Rookie WR Justin Jefferson was Cousins’ top target, finishing with 9 catches for 121 yards and 1 TD, while RB Dalvin Cook rushed for 120 yards on 32 carries but was kept out of the end zone. The defense finished with 4 turnovers and a safety.

The Buccaneers are coming off their bye week, which was needed after dropping back-to-back, 27-24 decisions at home. They lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12 and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. QB Tom Brady threw two interceptions in each game, completing 60 percent of his pass attempts (53 of 89) for 561 yards and 5 touchdowns. For the season, Brady ranks seventh in passing yards (3,300) and fourth in passing TDs (28) but is also tied for fourth in interceptions (11). The Bucs are 3 games back of the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South and currently the sixth seed in the NFC playoff picture, while the Vikings are trying to hold on to the final spot.

Vikings at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 4:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings +240 (bet $100 to win $240) / Buccaneers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Bet now
Against the spread: Vikings +6.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100) / Buccaneers -6.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bet now
Total: 52.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bet now

Betting stats:

ATS: Vikings 6-6 | Buccaneers 6-6
O/U: Vikings 8-4 | Buccaneers 7-5

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At +240 odds, the Vikings have an implied win probability of 29.41% or 12/5 fractional odds. To cover the spread, Minnesota must win outright or keep the game within 6 points in a loss for a Vikings +6.5 (-105) ATS ticket to cash.

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The Buccaneers -300 money line represents an implied win probability of 75% or 1/3 fractional odds. Tampa Bay must win by 7 or more points for a Buccaneers -6.5 (-115) ATS wager to win.

Also see:

Minnesota’s playoff percentage up to 34% after win (Vikings Wire)
WR Evans approaching elite milestones (Bucs Wire)

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Minnesota Vikings home favorites vs. Carolina Panthers in Week 12

The Minnesota Vikings are the betting favorites in their Week 12 home game vs. the Carolina Panthers.

The Carolina Panthers (4-7) visit the Minnesota Vikings (4-6) at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in Week 12. Here’s a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Panthers shellacked the Detroit Lions as 3-point home underdogs 20-0 last week. The defense stepped up with QB Teddy Bridgewater sidelined by injury, holding Detroit to 185 total yards, 10 first downs and sacking QB Matthew Stafford five times.

QB P.J. Walker filled in for Bridgewater—completing 24 of 34 passes for 258 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Carolina hopes to have Bridgewater back under center. He is a game-time decision this week.

Carolina’s betting records

Against the spread: 6-5
Over/Under: 5-6

Minnesota lost as a 7-point home favorite against the Dallas Cowboys 31-28 in Week 11. The offense put up an awesome game: 314 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 140.1 QB Rating from QB Kirk Cousins, and RB Dalvin Cook carried the ball 27 times for 115 yards with 1 touchdown.

Both starting WRs—Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson—scored touchdowns with Thielen hitting paydirt twice with one of the touchdowns a nominee for the catch of the year. But Minnesota’s defense reverted back to early-season form as it gave up 180 yards on the ground and Dallas QB Andy Dalton threw 3 touchdowns.

Minnesota’s betting records

Against the spread: 6-4
Over/Under: 7-3

Panthers at Vikings: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Tuesday at 5:53 a.m. ET.

Money line: Panthers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) / Vikings -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Bet now
Against the spread: Panthers +4.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Vikings -4.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
Total: 48.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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At +165 odds, the Panthers have an implied win probability of 37.74% or 33/20 fractional odds (2.65 decimal odds). If Carolina wins outright or loses by 4 points or fewer then a Panthers +4.5 (-110) ticket cashes.

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The Vikings’ -200 money line represents an implied win probability of 66.67% or 1/2 fractional odds (1.50 decimal odds). Minnesota must win by 5 or more points for a Vikings -4.5 (-110) ATS wager to win.

Also see:

Improved defense puts Stafford, Lions on lockdown (Panthers Wire)
Good, bad and ugly from Cowboys loss (Vikings Wire)

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