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Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Cowboys (6-3) are coming off a road loss at Green Bay, yet will be road favorites when they meet the Minnesota Vikings (8-1) in one of the best Week 11 games. Kickoff Sunday at US Bank Stadium at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cowboys vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cowboys have 1 of the most complete teams in the NFL, but currently find themselves in 3rd place in the competitive NFC East — making this a must-win game to keep pace in their division.

The Vikings have won 7 straight games – all 1-score games – and have found ways to erase deficits of 10 points in the 4th quarter in 3 of those games. They play up and down, but when the game is on the line, they have consistently found ways to win and keep momentum rolling.

With 5 of their next 6 games at home, Minnesota has a chance to cement its playoff positioning by taking care of business in front of their home fans.

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Cowboys at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cowboys -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Vikings +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Cowboys -1.5 (-112) | Vikings +1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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Cowboys at Vikings key injuries

Cowboys

P Bryan Anger (illness) questionable
CB Anthony Brown (concussion) questionable
LB Anthony Barr (hamstring) questionable
RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) questionable
DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) questionable

Vikings

LB Za’Darius Smith (knee) questionable
DT Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) out

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Cowboys at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Cowboys 24

Moneyline

VIKINGS (+105)

The Cowboys are viewed as the primary competition for the Eagles to be the Super Bowl representative from the NFC, but they have lost their last 2 road games and are heading into Minnesota, where the US Bank crowd can be deafening.

This is a close spread for a reason because the Cowboys have the better top-to-bottom roster, but Minnesota has found the formula to keep games close and play their best when the game is on the line.

Against the spread

PASS.

You’re investing in the potential that there could be a tie or a Cowboys win by 1 point. Considering that I’m taking the Vikings to win outright, I would avoid this bet and take the moneyline bet. However, I wouldn’t blame anyone for taking a little less return to get the insurance of not necessarily having to win — especially given Minnesota’s inexplicable struggle kicking extra points.

Over/Under

OVER 48.5 (-109).

I’m not a fan of the number, but this is the style these 2 teams are playing.

During their current 7-game winning streak, the Vikings have gone over this number in 5 of 7 games. The Cowboys started the season keeping teams without posting big point totals, but have gone way over this number in their last 2 games (against the Chicago Bears and Packers).

It may take 1 team getting ahead by double digits early to force the issue, but both teams can make a case to make that happen. Dallas has the biggest 1st-quarter scoring margin (+31) in the NFL and Minnesota has scored touchdowns on their 1st drive in 6 of 9 games.

It’s a big number, but it’s achievable with these 2 big-play offenses and aggressive, risk-taking defenses.

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Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Vikings (7-1) ride a 6-game winning streak as they go on the road to face the Buffalo Bills (6-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vikings vs. Bills odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bills could be without QB Josh Allen. The line dropped from the Bills favored by 9.5 points down to 3.5 points in the span of 1 hour Wednesday, but their odds have since become shorter.

If Allen can’t go, backup Case Keenum will face his former team. Keenum’s career highlight was the playoff Minneapolis Miracle win over New Orleans in January 2018. The miracle was a game-ending touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs when both were Vikings and got to the NFC Championship Game. Now both are Bills.

This is the 1st time Diggs has played Minnesota since being traded to Buffalo. The Vikings used the pick traded from the Bills to draft Justin Jefferson – a trade that has worked out immensely for both teams. Look for Diggs and Jefferson to be the focus of both offenses in this game of revenge and star talent.

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Vikings at Bills odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Bills -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings +6.5 (-114) | Bills -6.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Vikings at Bills key injuries

Vikings

CB Cameron Dantzler (ankle) out
DT Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) out

Bills

QB Josh Allen (elbow) questionable
LB Tremaine Edmunds (groin/heel) questionable
CB Kaiir Elam (ankle) doubtful
S Jordan Poyer (elbow) out
DE Greg Rousseau (ankle) out

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Vikings at Bills picks and predictions

Prediction

Bills 31, Vikings 20

Moneyline

PASS

If I was going to make a bet on this, I would place a small wager on the Vikings getting almost 3:2 on the investment. Yet, given the unique circumstances noted above for Allen to miss his first game as a starter since 2018, it’s still not enough to convince me to make a bet on the underdog here.

Against the spread

TAKE THE BILLS -6.5 (-110)

My initial projection on this game was 38-17 Bills before the news because Minnesota always struggles with scrambling quarterbacks.

While the Bills have several key injuries beyond Allen (3 defensive starters and their 1st-round draft pick of 2022), Buffalo has built itself to be a Super Bowl contender by building depth through the draft and free agency.

Not having Allen would significantly alter my projection but not enough to jump off the bandwagon completely.

Over/Under

TAKE THE OVER 44.5 (-108)

This is where defensive injuries for both teams are going to impact this line. The Bills will be without their best pass rusher, an All-Pro safety and their middle linebacker is a question mark. Meanwhile, the Vikings will be without their best run-stuffer and a starting cornerback.

A storyline heading into this one will be that both teams benefited from the trade that sent Diggs to Buffalo, and I believe both Diggs and Jefferson are going to have big days by force of playcalling and design.

It may take until deep into the 4th quarter to hit the Over, but both teams are capable of scoring 27 points, which doesn’t leave a lot for the loser to have to accomplish to surpass this point.

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First look: Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Minnesota at Buffalo Week 10 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Minnesota Vikings (7-1) travel to Orchard Park to battle the Buffalo Bills (6-2) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Vikings vs. Bills odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

Both teams come into this game after struggling on the road Sunday. The Vikings were able to come out with a 20-17 victory over the Washington Commanders while the Bills lost to the New York Jets by the same 20-17 score.

The struggle of the Bills was more surprising as Josh Allen and his 2 TD runs were the only offense Buffalo was able to generate against the New York Jets.

The Vikings have had some difficulties both outdoors and on the road. The Commanders were able to bottle up Kirk Cousins, making his first return to Washington since leaving to sign with Minnesota, and the Vikings offense for most of the game. That could happen again Sunday as the Bills bring the best scoring defense in the NFL to this game.

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Seahawks vs. Buccaneers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Vikings +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Bills -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings +6.5 (-110) | Bills -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Vikings 7-1 | Bills 6-2
ATS: Vikings 3-4-1 | Bills 4-3-1
O/U: Vikings 4-4 | Bills 1-7

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Vikings vs. Bills head-to-head

These teams have only played once in recent years, a 27-6 victory by the Bills in 2018. Buffalo won by 21 despite coming into the game as 16.5-point underdogs.

Both teams have changed vastly since then. Both offenses are at a different level and both defenses have also improved. This will be a matchup between 2 of the best teams in the NFL this season.

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Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Two of the hotter under-the-radar teams in the NFL meet when the Minnesota Vikings (6-1) look to win their 5th-straight game when they go on the road to face the Washington Commanders (4-4) – winner of the 3 straight. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Sunday at FedEx Field (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vikings vs. Commanders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Despite being 6-1 and separated from the pack in the NFC North, the Vikings are getting a lot of national attention. They’ve won 5 straight – all 1-score games that the Vikings find a way to put things together late to pull out wins. They also acquired TE T.J. Hockenson at the trade deadline, and he should provide another element for this offense.

After a 1-4 start, the Commanders have won 3 straight, including an upset 23-21 win over Green Bay in their last home game. With winning streaks on the line, both teams have a lot to play for as they look to solidify their chances of making the postseason.

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Vikings at Commanders odds

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Moneyline (ML): Vikings -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Commanders +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -3.5 (-101) | Commanders +3.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Vikings at Commanders key injuries

Vikings

DT Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) out
CB Cameron Dantzler (neck) questionable

Commanders

WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring) out
LB Cole Holcomb (foot) out
LB David Mayo (hamstring) out
RB J.D. McKissic (neck) out

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Vikings at Commanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Commanders 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Vikings find ways to win to games and have handled the better teams they have faced all season (their only loss is to the 8-0 Eagles). The return on investment is a little steep, so many will likely avoid this bet, but getting 3.5 points of insurance may be enough to get bettors to bite on this week. Given my prediction, I would pass on this and bet the spread, which is much more Vikings-friendly.

Against the spread

TAKE THE VIKINGS -3.5 (-101)

Minnesota has won 5 straight 1-score games against teams more talented than the Commanders, including beating Miami and Arizona by 8 points each in their last 2 games.

The Vikings have been lights out at times only to allow teams back into games (see the Bears game when a 21-0 Vikings lead early turned into a 22-21 deficit before sealing the deal with a late touchdown).

The Vikings have more talent on both sides of the ball and, while they don’t consistently put together 4 quality quarters in a game, they aren’t 6-1 by a fluke.

Over/Under

TAKE THE OVER (-105)

This is a tough one because the Commanders don’t score a lot of points. They have scored 17 or fewer points in 5 of the last 6 games, but the Vikings defense has its own share of issues, especially in the secondary.

Minnesota has 22 or more points in 5 of its last 6 games, and even if the defense limits Washington to its standard 17 points, it will only take 27 points for the Vikings to hit the Over. This looks like another game that Minnesota gets a lead in and tries to hold for a 6th straight win.

It may take until late in the game to hit the Over, but that’s the play – despite the betting lines indicating the game should hit the Under. That’s not what Minnesota tends to do.

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Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Arizona Cardinals (3-4) take their show on the road Sunday to face the Minnesota Vikings (5-1) in Week 8. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals have yet to string together back-to-back wins and have struggled against teams with winning records, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs (44-21), Los Angeles Rams (20-12), Philadelphia Eagles (20-17) and Seattle Seahawks (19-9). Arizona has been its own worst enemy early in games, being outscored 48-6 in the 1st quarter and consistently trying to recover from early deficits.

The Vikings remain in control of the NFC North after their bye week, with wins over all 3 of their division opponents. Minnesota has been far from dominant but has found ways to win in the 4th quarter, where it has almost outscored opponents by a 2-to-1 mark (51-27).

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Cardinals at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Vikings -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +3.5 (-108) | Vikings -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Cardinals at Vikings key injuries

Cardinals

RB James Conner (ribs) out
OL Max Garcia (shoulder) out
LB Dennis Gardeck (ankle) out
C Rodney Hudson (knee) out
OL D.J. Humphries (back) questionable
CB Byron Murphy (back) questionable
PK Matt Prater (hip) questionable
RB Darrel Williams (knee) questionable

Vikings

DL Jonathan Bullard (illness) questionable

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Cardinals at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Cardinals 24

Moneyline

PASS.

The risk if you believe Minnesota (-190) is going to win is almost twice the return. You could consider a small wager on the Cardinals (+150) because I see this game coming down to the wire and the team who has the ball last will likely win, but the value isn’t terrific.

Against the spread

BET THE CARDINALS +3.5 (-108).

The Vikings have a very similar style to last season, with the exception of winning close games instead of losing them. Minnesota led the NFL with 14 1-score games last year, going 6-8. It’s flipped the script this season and is 4-0 in 1-score games.

However, the Vikings have consistently struggled against teams that have elite receivers and quarterbacks who can make big plays with their legs. The Cardinals have both. WR DeAndre Hopkins made his 2022 debut last week and caught 10 passes for 103 yards. He could approach those numbers again against a Vikings defense that plays too much off-man coverage.

Arizona QB Kyler Murray doesn’t run as much as he could, but the Vikings don’t have a speedy defense and he could easily break off a couple of big runs that continue drives and put the Cardinals in a scoring position.

With the RB injuries putting depth into question, the Cardinals may lean more on Murray’s running ability — and there will be chances for big plays.

Over/Under

TAKE THE OVER 49.5 (-108).

The Vikings have scored 28, 28, 29 and 24 points in their last 4 games, which gets you a long way to this the Over. I’m not convinced either defense will be capable of shutting down the other team’s offense.

The Cardinals are averaging just 22.3 points per game – the lowest average since coach Kliff Kingsbury arrived. With Hopkins back, the Cardinals have an elite weapon capable of making big plays and a supporting cast that can do likewise.

It may not hit the Over until well into the 4th quarter, but this game looks to have more touchdowns than field goals, which gets you to the Over quicker than a smashmouth run-first style of play that neither team employs very often.

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Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (4-1) look to win their 4th straight game when they go on the road to face the Miami Dolphins (3-2) Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vikings vs. Dolphins odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings have found ways to win close games this season after going 6-8 in 1-score games last season. They haven’t done it pretty, especially on defense. Minnesota has the 24th-ranked defense and are 29th in the red zone.

However, the Dolphins have been just as shaky on defense and with Tua Tagovailoa ruled out and Teddy Bridgewater still in concussion protocol, the Dolphins will be going 7th-round rookie QB Skylar Thompson making his 1st career start.

Historically, the Vikings have struggled against backup quarterbacks, but Thompson is the 3rd QB on the roster and teams don’t face them very often.

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Vikings at Dolphins odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Dolphins +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -3.5 (+100) | Dolphins +3.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Dolphins key injuries

Vikings

RB Alexander Mattison (shoulder) questionable
DE D.J. Wonnum (illness) questionable

Dolphins

OT Terron Armstead (toe) questionable
QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion/pectoral) questionable
RB Raheem Mostert (knee) questionable
QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion/ankle) out

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Vikings at Dolphins picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 24, Dolphins 19

Moneyline

PASS.

You have to make too big an investment in the Vikings if you believe they’re going to win. If anything I would put a small wager on Miami because of the return and Minnesota’s storied struggles defensively when playing against backup QBs. But it’s probably best to just avoid this one.

Against the spread

TAKE THE VIKINGS AND LAY 3.5 POINTS (+100).

The rationale seems to be that the Dolphins (+3.5 points at -125) are the bet to make because of the investment needed, but Thompson completed 19 passes for just 166 yards and almost all his passes were short throws within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.

Minnesota is healthy, while Miami is not only starting its 3rd-string QB, but their Pro Bowl tackle (Armstead) didn’t practice all week and their featured running back (Mostert) was limited.

Minnesota has found ways to win close games this season and the Dolphins are setting them up for another opportunity to steal a victory.

Over/Under

BET THE UNDER 45.5 (-110).

It’s hard to imagine that teams with the explosive talent of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook wouldn’t be able to put points on the board, but Miami’s offense got blown out by the Jets last week and this has the potential to be a game a field position more than a scoring fest.

There is the chance the teams will string together enough big plays to hit the Over, but this one has the look of a game that will have as many or more field goals than touchdowns.

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Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (2-2) make their annual short flight north to face division rival Minnesota Vikings (3-1) at US Bank Stadium. Sunday’s kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bears vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After beating San Francisco in the rain in Week 1, the Bears have lost 2 of the last 3. Green Bay beat them into submission 27-10 and the Giants throttled the Bears offense in a 20-12 win. Quarterback Justin Fields set season highs last week in pass attempts (22), completions (11) and passing yards (174) — which would be season-worst numbers for most QBs.

The Vikings are 3-1, but have been doing it with mirrors. The offense is middle of the pack in the team rankings and the defense is 25th or worse in 8 of 18 statistical categories ranked by the NFL.

Minnesota hasn’t played a complete game since Week 1 and getting a struggling young QB in surroundings that can be deafening should give the Vikings the opportunity to flex their muscles in all 3 phases and take advantage of critical mistakes.

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Bears at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears + 290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Vikings -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +7.5 (-110) | Vikings -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bears at Vikings key injuries

Bears

S Dane Cruikshank (hamstring) DNP
CB Jaylon Johnson (quad) DNP
RB David Montgomery (ankle) limited

Vikings

CB Cameron Dantzler (hip) limited
LB Za’Darius Smith (knee) limited

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Bears at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 31, Bears 17

Moneyline

PASS

I have a hard time making bets on anything where my buy-in is over -125, so having to invest almost 4 times my return is off the table. Let’s move on.

Against the spread

Take the VIKINGS -7.5 (-110).

Teams have taken care of Chicago early. The Bears have been outscored 42-6 in the 2nd quarter, which allows opponents to make halftime adjustments with a lead to protect. With the seeming inability and/or unwillingness to throw, that puts Chicago in a box.

I don’t believe the Vikings are a dominant team by any stretch, but they have the weapons on offense to push the issue and if the Bears have too many 3-and-outs, points come in bunches.

Over/Under

Take the OVER 43.5 (-115).

Minnesota will get plenty of chances on offense to make plays and have a balanced attack that can take advantage of the Bears’ defensive weaknesses. That said, with as bad as the Vikings defense has been in so many critical areas — 3rd down, red zone, goal-to-go, etc. — the Bears will score enough points to hit the Over.

Many strange things have happened in the Bears favor when it comes to playing the Vikings over the years, but this isn’t a night game at Soldier Field. This is at high noon at home with the unhinged SKOL clap crowd in full throat. Vikings roll and allow the Bears enough points to make it work.

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Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (2-1) join the New Orleans Saints (1-2) for breakfast in London for a 9:30 a.m. (ET) sweatpants-mandatory/Zubaz-tolerated meeting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The game will be broadcast on NFL Network. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vikings and Saints odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings have no business being 2-1 after handing a home loss to Detroit only to have the Lions overthink 4th down a half-dozen times so Minnesota was able to steal a win in the final minute.

The Saints have stumbled out of the gate and are likely going to have to throw veteran QB Andy Dalton into the fray with few reps with the starters. These are 2 teams that need a win, but haven’t played like winners since Week 1.

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Vikings vs. Saints odds

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Money line (ML): Vikings -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Saints +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -2.5 (-125) | Saints (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Vikings vs. Saints key injuries

Vikings

OLB Za’Darius Smith (knee) questionable
CB Andrew Booth Jr. (quad) questionable

Saints

QB Jameis Winston (back/ankle) questionable
WR Michael Thomas (foot) questionable

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Vikings vs. Saints picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 23, Saints 20

Money line

PASS.

When you think the team that is laying 2.5 points to win, there is little reason to pay the tax on buying 2 points. Minnesota on the money line is -145. Giving 2-and-a-hook drops that to -125. I’ll take my chances there.

Against the spread

TAKE VIKINGS -2.5 (-125)

That’s a big number to invest. The fact the Saints are at even money tells you that those making the odds aren’t invested in New Orleans being able to cover that number.

The early buzz is that the Saints are getting some support by being the underdog. With either an injured Jameis Winston or an uninitiated Dalton taking over at QB is a quandary you probably either avoid completely or bet judiciously small.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 43.5 (-120)

Both the Vikings and Saints are consistently hitting the Under and in a game where neither team has the home-field advantage, it’s easy to see both teams playing things close to the vest.

The Vikings have the better offensive weapons, but the Saints have the better overall defense. That lends itself to field position battles and as many or more field goals than touchdowns. While this number could easily hit the Over — WR Justin Jefferson is elite and the last time RB Alvin Kamara played the Vikings he scored 6 TDs — there is a feeling that both teams want to escape from Old York with a win by any means necessary. That means not taking unnecessary risks and taking points 3 at a time instead of 7.

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Lions (1-1) are on the road to face the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings (1-1) Sunday. Kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Lions vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After a dominating Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, the Vikings are looking to bounce back at home after a humbling 24-7 blowout loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.

The Lions are coming off a 36-27 win over the Washington Commanders and have been playing much better this season than the last couple of years. Detroit lost by 3 points to Philadelphia in Week 1 (38-35) after a strong late comeback that shaved a 17-point deficit down to just 3.

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Lions at Vikings odds

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Money line (ML): Lions +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Vikings -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +6.5 (-117) | Vikings -6.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Lions at Vikings key injuries

Lions

DL John Cominsky (wrist) out
TE T.J. Hockenson (hip) questionable
DL Aiden Hutchinson (thigh) questionable
OL Jonah Jackson (finger) out
C Frank Ragnow (foot) questionable
RB D’Andre Swift (ankle) questionable

Vikings

CB Andrew Booth Jr. (quad) out
LB Eric Kendricks (toe) questionable
S Harrison Smith (concussion) out

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Lions at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Lions 20

Money line

PASS.

If I was going to make a bet on this, it would likely be a very small value wager on the Lions because I don’t see the value of betting two and a half times your potential return on the Vikings.

Against the spread

TAKE THE VIKINGS -6.5 (-103)

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is 7-1 as a Viking against the Lions and 4-0 at home. While last year’s home victory was close the 3 prior home victories included margins of 14, 13 and 15 points.

The Vikings were 5.5-point favorites earlier in the week, but it got bumped up to 6.5 after the final injury report was released. If Swift isn’t 100 percent and Lions coach Dan Campbell was cautious in his assessment Friday, the offense will suffer because he is a big-play machine.

I’m not 100 percent sold on laying 6.5 points with the Vikings, but they are a different team at home when the noise is deafening for the opposing offense.

Over/Under

TAKE THE UNDER 52.5 (-112).

The Vikings have won the last 4 home meetings with the Lions under Cousins, but RB Dalvin Cook has been the star. In his last three home games against the Lions, he has rushed 50 times for 357 yards and 3 touchdowns.

The result of Cook being effective on the ground is that it has slowed the game down and led to longer, time-consuming drives. Of the last 4 meetings at US Bank Stadium — all Minnesota wins — the point totals have been 36, 54, 27 and 33.

While both defenses are capable of getting burned, there should be enough field goals and not enough touchdowns to keep this one Under.

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Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) meet the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) with the lights turned up bright on Monday Night Football. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is at 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC) and is part of a Monday night doubleheader. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Vikings vs. Eagles odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings are coming off a Week 1 humbling of perennial NFC North big dog the Green Bay Packers with a 23-7 domination that had Aaron Rodgers telling the Packers fanatics to R-E-L-A-X 2.0.

While the Eagles’ 38-35 Week 1 win at Detroit doesn’t look dominant, it should be noted the Eagles had a 17-point lead with 20 minutes to play and went into “kill the clock” mode.

Whoever wins this game, especially given the injury-related struggles of the Packers and Dallas Cowboys, is going to shoot up the hundreds of of power rankings that dot the night sky and be able to plant their flag as being a team to be reckoned with in a thin NFC race for the top spot.

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Vikings at Eagles odds

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Money line (ML): Vikings +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Eagles -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings +2.5 (-105) | Eagles -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Eagles key injuries

Vikings

CB Andrew Booth (quad) DNP
OLB D.J. Wonnum (foot) limited

Eagles

G Landon Dickerson (rest/illness) limited

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Vikings at Eagles picks and predictions

Prediction

Eagles 27, Vikings 24

Money line

PASS

If you think the team you’re picking is going to cover the 2.5 point spread, there’s no reason to get a worse return on investment to buy a 1- or 2-point insurance policy.

Against the spread

TAKE THE EAGLES AT -2.5 POINTS (-115)

I’m sure I’m coming off like a bet-hedger on this, but when I start to analyze a game, the 1st thing that comes to mind what I think a final score should be. In my head, 27-24 in favor of the Eagles came to mind.

The fact that the home opener in the City of Brotherly Shove has the Eagles as the less-than-accepted 3-point customary give to the home team speaks to there being a lot of respect (or betting) on the Vikings side of the equation.

The Eagles are going to have to earn this win, but if you don’t know the “Kirk Cousins vs. big game” malaise, you may understand when he takes the crucial sack/fumble that seals the deal.

Over/Under

TAKE THE OVER 50.5 (-110).

Again, my final score prediction looks suspicious because of its proximity to the number, but both teams are capable of scoring 30 points. I just don’t think both of them will.

Defensively, the Vikings have no answer for A.J. Brown. He will catch passes at will. Even in a convincing win in Week 1, the Packers ran for 111 yards on just 18 carries — with a minus-1 yard total from their quarterback. Jalen Hurts will have something to say about that in an offense that thrives when it runs.

This has all the makings of contrasting styles of offenses and defenses looking to shut down what worked so well in Week 1. Minnesota will be up-tempo. Philadelphia will rely on splash plays. It may not hit the Over until the final 2 minutes, but that’s when betting slips get torn up or tucked in wallets.

To hit this number, there won’t need to be a defensive or special teams touchdown. Both offenses will attack the weaknesses of the opposing defense and come away with points more times than not.

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