Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

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After 2 days of joint practices, the Tennessee Titans (0-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (0-1) will hit each for real in a matchup that starts at 8 p.m. ET Saturday in US Bank Stadium. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Titans vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Neither team got off to a particularly strong start to the preseason. The Titans got burned for a pair of long TDs in the 1st quarter of their game with the Chicago Bears and got shut out in the second half in a 23-17 loss.

The Vikings didn’t play any of their key starters — which has become the preseason M.O. of coach Kevin O’Connell in his short time in Minnesota — against the Seattle Seahawks and it showed. Seattle outscored the Vikings 14-3 in the 2nd half and outgained Minnesota 210-55 after halftime for a 24-13 Seahawks win.

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Titans at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Titans -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Vikings +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Titans -2.5 (-110) | Vikings +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Titans at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Titans 20, Vikings 16

Moneyline

PASS.

Typically when a team is favored by less than a field goal, bettors pass on taking the favorite – instead getting a better return on investment by giving 2.5 points.

At -145, taking the Titans isn’t overly excessive, so if you’re willing to pay more to get the insurance of 2 points, it’s a bet you can make – but it may be unnecessary.

Against the spread

BET TITANS -2.5 (-110)

In the 4 preseason games O’Connell has been coach of the Vikings, he has never played his key starters because he doesn’t put much stock in the preseason. While Minnesota technically isn’t laying down, they find themselves often playing 3rd-line on the depth chart players much more than their opponents.

Meanwhile, there is a competition going on in Tennessee for the No. 2 QB spot between Malik Willis (a 3rd-round pick in 2022) and 2nd-round rookie Will Levis, who is viewed as the successor to Ryan Tannehill. Willis needs to step up to assure himself of a roster spot.

With more of a sense of urgency with Tennessee’s offense and the Vikings still learning a new defensive scheme, this should be enough to give Tennessee and edge — especially in the 2nd half.

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Over/Under

BET THE UNDER 37.5 (-110)

The Vikings will struggle to put up points and both Levis and Willis will likely not take the big risks that could be a negative on their battle for the No. 2 QB spot.

Even with Derrick Henry not expected to play, Tennessee’s offense is built around a power run game and the Titans will likely run the ball as long as they’re successful, which milks the clock and lessens the amount of time to hit the Over.

The only way this game shouldn’t stay Under 37.5 points is if there is a defensive or special teams touchdown.

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