Two teams that looked dead in the water a couple of weeks ago – the Minnesota Vikings (5-5) and San Francisco 49ers (5-5) – meet up with a potential playoff spot at stake at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. 49ers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Vikings haven’t been above .500 all season, but coming off wins over the Chargers and Packers, Minnesota is playing some of its best ball of the season and, as things currently stand, are in possession of the second wild-card spot.
After dropping four straight in late September and October, the 49ers have won two straight in blowout fashion, including a 31-10 upset over the Rams and a 30-10 beatdown of the Jaguars.
The 49ers are the only NFC team other than Minnesota with a record of 5-5, which places San Francisco as the third wild card team.
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Vikings at 49ers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Vikings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | 49ers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Vikings +3.5 (-120) | 49er -3.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Vikings at 49ers key injuries
Vikings
- DE Everson Griffen (personal) out
- DT Dalvin Tomlinson (COVID-list) out
- S Camryn Bynum (ankle) questionable
49ers
- DT Maurice Hurst (calf) doubtful
- RB Elijah Mitchell (finger) questionable
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Vikings at 49ers odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
49ers 27, Vikings 24
Money line
The Vikings are really good at keeping games close. Eight of their nine games (including all five of their losses) have come by seven points or less. The 49ers have overcome numerous injuries to win three of their last four by 11, 21 and 20 points.
Like so many Minnesota games, this could come down to the last possession to determine a winner and, while either team could just as easily win, I’m leaning toward a late score that wins it for the 49ERS (-175)
Against the spread
There hasn’t been a blowout loss against the Vikings all season because they’re the only team in the NFL that has had a lead of seven points or more in every game this season. If they can make it 10 in a row, it could set the tone for the game because the 49ers aren’t a team built to erase a big deficit.
That’s why this one should stay close. There are plenty who will take the Vikings straight up. I’m much more comfortable hedging my bet and taking the VIKINGS +3.5 (-120)
Over/Under
The Vikings have scored 27 or more points in their last three games and four of their last five. The 49ers have scored 30 or more in each of their last three wins.
That helps explain why the Over/Under is so high (49.5 points). It’s there for a reason because that is the type of ball both teams are playing.
Take the OVER 49.5 (-110)
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