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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