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Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Minnesota Vikings (2-3) look to get to .500 for the first time this season when they travel to play the Carolina Panthers (3-2), who are looking to avoid a third straight loss, when they meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Panthers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota needed a 54-yard field goal as time expired at home against the Detroit Lions to avoid dropping to 1-4 last week. While top offensive stars Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen have all been nursing injuries, none are listed on the final injury report.

The same can’t be true for the Panthers, who will be without star running back Christian McCaffrey after he suffered a setback from a hamstring injury this week in practice. McCaffrey is critical to the Panthers’ success, as evidenced by Carolina being 3-0 in games he has played and 0-2 in games he hasn’t.

Vikings at Panthers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Panthers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -2.5 (-117) | Panthers +2.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Vikings at Panthers key injuries

Vikings

DT Michael Pierce (elbow) out

Panthers

RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) out
LB Shaq Thompson (foot) out
LB Kamal Martin (concussion) out
G Deonte Brown (knee) questionable
CB C.J. Henderson (shoulder) questionable

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Vikings vs. Panthers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 24, Panthers 20

Money line

You get a better return on the Vikings with the spread, which is less than a field goal. Personally, I would avoid this if you’re betting on Minnesota and get the better return laying 2.5, but if pressed, I would lay it with the VIKINGS (-140).

Against the spread

The Vikings are at full strength for the first time this season after seeing stars Anthony Barr and Cook both missing time in the early portion of the season.

The same rationale that was in play with the money line comes into play here. If you’re expecting a team to win, you’re likely expecting them to win by a field goal or more. Even if the game goes to overtime, if there’s a winner, it will be by more than 2.5 points.

Take the VIKINGS -2.5 (-117)

Over/Under

There are only two games on the Week 6 schedule that have lower Over/Unders than this one and there’s a reason it’s only 44.5 points.

Minnesota overhauled its defense with veterans and the group started slow. But, in their last three games, Minnesota has allowed 17 points or less.

The Panthers have made it tough on opposing quarterbacks, who are averaging less than 200 yards a game, so Kirk Cousins won’t have it easy.

If McCaffrey was playing, I would likely have a different view of this, but he’s not, so take UNDER 44.5 (-105)

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

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

The Detroit Lions (0-4) go on the road to play the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) in a game that may be a FRO battle (For Relatives Only) at U.S. Bank Stadium; kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. Below, we look at the Lions vs Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Lions lost three of their four games by 8 or more points, including two against NFC North rivals on the road. They played their best ball of the season against the Baltimore Ravens only to lose on an NFL record 66-yard field goal.

Minnesota is much more of a hard-luck story. The Vikings have outscored their opponents but are 1-3 on the season due to being snake-bit at critical times. Minnesota has the talent on both sides of the ball to win, but has never been able to get both of them working together. The Vikings could make the case they should be 3-1 or even 4-0, but your record says who you are and Minnesota is 1-3 for a reason.

Lions at Vikings odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Lions +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Vikings -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions +9.5 (-102) | Vikings -9.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Vikings key injuries

Lions

RB D’Andre Swift (groin) questionable
RB Jamaal Williams (hip) questionable
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) questionable
OT Penei Sewell (ankle) questionable
LB Trey Flowers (knee) questionable

Vikings

DT Michael Pierce (elbow) out
RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) questionable
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (toe) out

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Lions at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 31, Lions 17

Money line

Minnesota is such a prohibitive favorite at -500, you’d be wrong to bet big to get a 20% return on investment. Detroit is so banged up on offense that it makes it virtually impossible to endorse taking the Lions as heavy underdogs.

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Against the spread

The strength of the Vikings this season has been stringing together offensive drives of 10 or more plays. They haven’t been protecting leads much, but the Lions have been outscored 69-27 in the first half, consistently digging themselves a hole they can’t get out of.

With Detroit so hobbled at key positions on offense (top two running backs, top receiver and left tackle), if the Vikings can open a lead early like everyone else has, head coach Mike Zimmer’s defense will be in full attack mode. Take the VIKINGS -9.5 (-122).

Over/Under

The Vikings defense has shown marked improvement over the last two games against better offenses (Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns). With an Over/Under of 49.5, Detroit has to do its part to get to that number.

The Lions don’t look capable of scoring 21 or more points and if Minnesota has a double-digit lead, it will take the air out of the ball. Take the UNDER 49.5 (-110)

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Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

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

The Cleveland Browns (2-1) come out looking for their third straight win to keep pace atop of a very competitive AFC North, when they travel to play the Minnesota Vikings (1-2) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we look at the Browns vs. Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

If not for blowing a 22-10 halftime lead in Week 1, the Browns would be 3-0. They’ve beaten lesser teams put in front of them and have been able to dominate on the ground to get a lead and then kill the clock.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is playing some of the best football of his life. He has a passer rating of 90.0 or above in his last 17 games – the second-highest streak all-time behind only Peyton Manning (23). However, with RB Dalvin Cook still a question mark to play in Week 4, Minnesota’s offense will be counting on Cousins against one of the better defensive lines in the NFL.

A quiet side battle will be former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski coming back to his former home to coach against Mike Zimmer. Their relationship was sometimes contentious, so this could be a storyline during the game as they match wits.

Browns at Vikings odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Browns -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Vikings +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns -2.5 (-110) | Vikings +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Browns at Vikings key injuries

Browns

CB Greg Newsome II (calf) out
OT Chris Hubbard (triceps) out
OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle) questionable
C JC Tretter (knee) questionable

Vikings

RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) questionable
LB Anthony Barr (knee) questionable
DT Michael Pierce (elbow, shoulder) questionable
CB Kris Boyd (hamstring) questionable
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (toe) out

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Browns at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Browns 27, Vikings 24

Money line

This is a double-edged sword. Because the Browns are favored by just 2.5 points, most betting on Cleveland will avoid the money line and bet the point spread. However, you’re buying insurance for the potential of a 1- or 2-point margin of victory.

If betting the ML, the play is BROWNS (-130), but most bets will likely be heading Minnesota’s way.

Against the spread

For the same reason Minnesota will likely get more money lne action, the BROWNS -2.5 (-110) are likely going to dominate this side of the betting market simply because of the reduced investment.

Cleveland has the firepower to take a lead and unleash its most potent combination – a two-head rushing game and a fierce pass rush. The combination of those should be enough for the Browns to cover the modest spread, even on the road in front of a deafening crowd.

Over/Under

When both teams have offensive success, it comes from long drives – the Browns dominating with a run offense that can drain the clock and the Vikings with 10-play-plus drives mixing the run and the pass.

Cleveland’s pass rush will force Cousins to get rid of the ball early and that lends itself to long, clocking-killing drives that will make it more difficult than normal to not take UNDER 51.5 (-112).

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Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Week 3 Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Seahawks (1-1) travel to play the Minnesota Vikings (0-2) in Week 3. Minnesota is one of the last teams to have its home opener, which will begin at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we look at the Seahawks vs. Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Both teams could be ready to hit the panic button. Seattle is in sole possession of last place in the NFC West after blowing a 14-point lead in a come-from-ahead loss to the Tennessee Titans and can’t afford to fall any further behind the front-runners.

The Seahawks’ problem has been late in games, as they have outscored their opponents 45-19 in the first half, only to be outscored 30-13 after halftime.

Minnesota has been snake bitten through two games. In Week 1, the Vikings were well within scoring position against the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime only to have an RB Dalvin Cook fumble converted into the game-losing points. Last week at the Arizona Cardinals, the Vikings had a chance to win at the end of regulation, only to have PK Greg Joseph push a game-winning 37-yard field goal wide right.

The Vikings could just as easily be 2-0 – they’ve been outscored by a total of four points – but instead are 0-2 and desperately needing a win to keep their season from swirling down the drain.

Seahawks at Vikings odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Seahawks -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Vikings +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks -2.5 (-108) | Vikings +2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Seahawks at Vikings key injuries

Seahawks

OT Brandon Shell (ankle) out
LB Benson Mayowa (neck) questionable
RB Rashaad Penny (calf) out

Vikings

LB Anthony Barr (knee) out
OT Christian Darrisaw (groin) out
RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) questionable

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Seahawks at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Seahawks 27, Vikings 24

Money line

This game should be close, but there is one overriding factor that has to come into play. These teams have developed a rivalry with this being the sixth time they meet in the last seven years (and each of the previous three), so they know each other’s personnel.

One thing Seahawks QB Russell Wilson doesn’t know is what it feels like to lose to the Vikings. He is 6-0 in his career against Minnesota and while he will be in a hostile environment, the SEAHAWKS (-130) always finds a way to win.

Against the spread

Giving away 2.5 points should never scare someone betting the spread because if you believe a team is going to win, you expect them to win by a field goal or more.

The line is better for Seattle than it is for Minnesota, which is a happy bonus if you believe the Seahawks are going to make it seven in a row under Wilson against the Vikings. Take the SEAHAWKS -2.5 (-108).

Over/Under

The Over/Under is very high for two teams with a history of trying to kill time off the clock with long drives and solid defense. The line clearly favors the Over, but Minnesota is going to again be without its starting left tackle and Cook – the heart and soul of the Vikings offense – didn’t practice all week.

Seattle lost to Tennessee because its defense got run over by RB Derrick Henry 35 times and the Titans dominated the clock in the second half. Look for the Seahawks to flip the script and run more than they have in the first two games. They’re where they’re at because opponents have held the ball 15 minutes more per game than the Seahawks.

While everyone seems to think this will be a 38-35 shootout, it won’t be. Take the UNDER 54.5 (-103).

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Underdog corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions for Week 2

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 2, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

NFL point-spread underdogs certainly had their day in Week 1 and a record one at that, covering in 12 of 16 games with an amazing nine outright winners. We took full advantage here in underdog corner as all three of our selections (the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins, who were all getting 3.5 points) notched straight-up wins, including two by double digits.

Certainly, a week to rejoice, but we know it’s not going to be that fruitful every week. We are wagering on the NFL (Not For Long) after all. Below, we assess the odds and matchups and offer up our three best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 2.

NFL underdog predictions: Week 2

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET.

Carolina Panthers +3.5 (-112) vs. New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET

The Saints surprised many by notching one of the most shocking wins of Week 1, routing reigning MVP QB Aaron Rodgers and the favored Green Bay Packers 38-3 in a neutral-site game in Jacksonville.

The win, though, came with a cost as three starters — CB Marshon Lattimore, DE Marcus Davenport and C Erik McCoy — went down and will miss time due to injuries.

Also, a mini-COVID-19 outbreak has since struck the organization with six assistant coaches among eight in all testing positive so far. In addition to the inconvenience of practicing and staying in the Dallas area after being displaced by Hurricane Ida, the Saints now will be operating under the league’s enhanced COVID mitigation protocols this week.

The Panthers, meanwhile, have no such distractions playing at home for the second straight week after opening with a 19-14 win over the New York Jets. Carolina also covered in five of its last seven games against the Saints as an underdog, and given all the above, we’ll say that grows to six of eight with an outright PANTHERS (+3.5, +155 ML) win Sunday.

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Minnesota Vikings +3.5 (-107) at Arizona Cardinals, Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET

QB Kyler Murray and the Cards also pulled off a Week 1 stunner, routing the field goal-favorite Tennessee Titans 38-13 on the road.

The Vikings didn’t fare nearly as well in their season opener in Cincinnati, falling 27-24 on the last play of overtime.

We see things evening out, though, Sunday afternoon in the desert as these still look to be two equally-matched teams. Take the VIKINGS (+3.5).

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Dallas Cowboys +3.5 (-122) at Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET

This will be the Bolts’ home opener — and their first game at SoFi Stadium with fans; however, given the Chargers’ lack of serious L.A. backing, that only means the sparkling new stadium will mainly be filled with Cowboys fanatics.

On the field, second-year Chargers QB Justin Herbert certainly looks to be the real deal but QB Dak Prescott and the Cowboys should’ve beaten the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 31-29 late in the league’s season opener.

Dallas is still getting more than a field goal against a lesser foe, so get down on the COWBOYS (+3.5).

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Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bengals open their 2021 season at home as they play host to the Minnesota Vikings at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Bengals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vikings made the playoffs every odd-numbered year since head coach Mike Zimmer was hired (and missed the postseason every even-numbered year). Last season, injuries and organizational arrogance of letting key defensive players leave or get cut led Minnesota to dig an early hole for itself that it never rebounded from.

The Vikings have the requisite offensive talent in RB Dalvin Cook, WRs Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, and QB Kirk Cousins to put up a lot of points, but it is the defense that will be needed to get the Vikings back to the playoffs and they’ve added a lot of veterans to accomplish that.

The Bengals get QB Joe Burrow back after an impressive, but injury-shortened rookie season. He has weapons in RB Joe Mixon, and WRs Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase. However, defense has been the problem in Cincinnati for years and head coach Zac Taylor hasn’t changed the culture of losing in two seasons.

The Bengals have a record of 6-25-1 under Taylor and the hot seat under him is as flammable as it is with any coach in the league. Winning now is a job requirement or Taylor will be shown the door.

Vikings at Bengals odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:25 p.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Bengals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -3.5 (+100) | Bengals +3.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Vikings at Bengals key injuries

Vikings

OT Christian Darrisaw (groin) out
LB Anthony Barr (knee) out

Bengals

CB Trae Waynes (hamstring) out

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Vikings at Bengals odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 27, Bengals 24

Money line

This is a difficult bet because the Vikings have the better personnel and with the team as healthy as it will be all season, they should win. The -170 is just a lot to give up for a road team without a recent pedigree.

If I was going to roll the dice with a small bet, I would take the Bengals at +135 because it should be a close game; however, AVOID THIS BET and bet on the spread and O/U.

Against the spread

It’s hard enough to bet against the Bengals straight up, but 3.5 points is giving a lot for a Minnesota team with an extremely suspect offensive line. It’s a line that routinely kills drives with penalties and Cincinnati’s ability to put up points – a 10-point deficit can turn to three in a hurry against a prevent defense late in the game – makes 3.5 points too many to give away.

Roll with the BENGALS +3.5 (-125)

Over/Under

Both teams have dismal offensive lines, which can lead to field position games, but both sides also have a defense that can get beaten over the top.

The Vikings and Bengals had the 27th and 26th ranked defenses in 2020, disrespectively, and you don’t jump from there to a top 10 defense the next season. It’s a sign of deep systematic problems that only get worse with injuries. There will be enough big plays in this game to get it to the OVER 46.5 (-117).

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Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs preseason Week 3 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (0-2) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) Friday for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Chiefs odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vikings were on the short end of a 12-10 score against the Indianapolis Colts Saturday. The Vikings have been outscored 45-16 through two preseason losses and non-covers. The good news is that the defense was much better in the second game than the opening loss.

The Chiefs are aiming for a third win and a perfect preseason. They posted a 17-10 win at the Arizona Cardinals Aug. 20, and they won at the San Francisco 49ers Aug. 14. Kansas City has covered both games while hitting the Under in each.

Vikings at Chiefs odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:16 a.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Chiefs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +3.5 (-110) | Chiefs -3.5 (-110)
Total: 38.5 (Over: -112 | Under: -108)

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Vikings at Chiefs odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Chiefs 20, Vikings 17

Money line

The Chiefs (-200) will cost you two times your potential return in this preseason finale. However, after QB Patrick Mahomes dropped back to pass 20 times in Arizona and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an ankle injury, don’t be surprised if K.C. plays it safe and rests plenty of key personnel.

AVOID and play the spread instead.

Against the spread

The VIKINGS +3.5 (-110) are worth a roll of the dice. Yes, they have been brutal on offense, but they might leave their starters in a little longer in this preseason finale, trying to kick-start things. Conversely, the Chiefs are likely to play it safe, so Minnesota is the play with the 3 and a hook. I expect the latter to come in handy.

Over/Under

UNDER 38.5 (-108) would be a criminally low number during normal circumstances. However, the Chiefs starters are likely to see little action, and the Vikings offense has been brutal and showing no signs of life to date. Therefore, the Under is the play.

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Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs odds and lines: Chiefs trying for perfect preseason

Looking at the NFL odds and lines for Friday’s Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 Preseason matchup.

The Minnesota Vikings (0-2) travel to meet the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) in the teams’ preseason finale Friday. Kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Vikings at Chiefs odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings were edged out 12-10 at home by the Indianapolis Colts in their second preseason game. It was an improvement after a 33-6 loss at home against the Denver Broncos in their opener.

The Chiefs posted a 19-16 win in their opener in San Francisco and followed that up with a 17-10 road win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 of the preseason. That’s two road wins and two covers for the defending AFC champions.

Vikings at Chiefs Odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 3:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Chiefs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Chiefs -3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Total: 37.5 Over -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Under -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

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ATS: Vikings 0-2 | Chiefs 2-0
O/U: Vikings 1-1 | Chiefs 0-2

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The Chiefs (-200) are home favorites with an implied win probability of 66.67%. Their money line odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/2 or a decimal of 1.5. Kansas City will need to win by 4 or more points in order to cover the spread.

The Vikings must lose by 3 or fewer points, win outright or tie in order to cover the spread. Their +160 odds represent an implied win probability of 38.46% and can be expressed as a fraction of 8/5 or a decimal of 2.60.

The Vikings and Chiefs must combine to score 38 or more points for a bet on the Over 37.5 to cash. A point total of 37 or fewer points is a win for the Under.

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Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings host the Denver Broncos Saturday in the 2021 preseason opener for both teams. Kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium will be at 4 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Broncos at Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Broncos and Vikings shared joint practices Wednesday and Thursday and enter their preseason opener quite familiar with one another.

Broncos QB Drew Lock, the incumbent starter from 2020, will start Saturday’s game with offseason-acquisition Teddy Bridgewater in line for the start next week, according to head coach Vic Fangio.

The Vikings won’t have rookie QB Kellen Mond available for the opener as he just returned from the COVID-19 list.

Broncos at Vikings odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:59 p.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Vikings +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread/ATS: Broncos -2.5 (-125) | Vikings +2.5 (+100)
Total: 34.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Broncos at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 20, Vikings 13

Money line

Back the BRONCOS (-145) as they enter preseason play with a true QB competition between Lock and Bridgewater. Both should be expected to see extensive playing time each week, and third-stringer Brett Rypien can also contribute later in games after making one start and three total appearances last season.

The Vikings will be without the services of their projected 2021 backup Saturday, leaving Jake Browning, Nate Stanley and Danny Etling to split work behind whatever amount of work Kirk Cousins gets in.

Against the spread

The better bet is to back the BRONCOS -2.5 (-125) to win by 3 or more points against the shorthanded Vikings.

Denver will also be trying to see what they have in second-round rookie RB Javonte Williams to help determine the backfield timeshare with veteran Melvin Gordon in the regular season. When betting preseason football, it’s safest to side with the more motivated offensive group.

Over/Under

Lean to the UNDER 34.5 (-110). It’s by far the safer play with most of the scoring production likely to fall on the right arm of Lock.

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Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines: Interconference foes kick off preseason

Odds and lines for Saturday’s Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings NFL preseason game.

Week 1 of the shortened 2021 NFL preseason schedule features a 10-game Saturday slate and the second game of the day will feature the Denver Broncos visiting the Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below we look at the Broncos at Vikings odds and lines.

Coming off a 5-11 finish in 2020, the Broncos have endured four straight losing seasons – the franchise’s longest such skid in 50 years – and head coach Vic Fangio is fighting for this job entering his third year at the helm.

Finding a solution at quarterback will go long way toward returning the Broncos back to respectability. Incumbent QB Drew Lock and offseason trade acquisition QB Teddy Bridgewater take their neck-and-neck battle to the live-game stage for the first time Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Vikings have more stability at head coach as Mike Zimmer heads into his 8th season, and at quarterback as Kirk Cousins enters his fourth season. However, things aren’t exactly rosy in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota is coming off a 7-9 finish in 2020 – the franchise’s first losing season since 2014 – and the Vikings have only two division titles and two playoff wins to show for the last 11 seasons.

Broncos at Vikings: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Vikings +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread/ATS: Broncos -2.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Vikings +2.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Total: 34.5, Over -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Under -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

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2020 Betting stats:

ATS: Broncos 9-7 | Vikings 6-10
O/U: Broncos 8-8 | Vikings 11-5-0

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At -140 on the money line, the Broncos have an implied chance of winning the game outright of 58.33% or 5/7 fractional odds. To cover the point spread and cash as a -115 favorite, Denver must win by 3 or more points.

The Vikings have an implied 46.51% chance of winning outright or 23/20 fractional odds at +115 on the money line. To cover the 2.5-point spread as a -105 underdog Minnesota must win the game outright or lose by 2 or fewer points.

As for the game total, the Broncos and Vikings must score at least 35 combined points for an Over 34.5 (-105) ticket to cash. A combined total of 34 or fewer points is needed for an Under 34.5 (-115) ticket to pay off.

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