NFL : Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Odds & Prediction

Game Info: September 22, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ U.S. Bank Stadium

A fierce battle ensued in the Texans’ victory over Chicago, which was followed by an exhilarating win over Indianapolis, highlighting their tenacious spirit even when on edge. The Vikings, however, have shown their worth by employing hostile methods against famous teams such as San Francisco and New York. Therefore, all players present will be at the top of their game and there will not be a dull moment during this clash. Be prepared for fierce contests!

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Texans -135 , Vikings +115

Spread: Texans -2 , Vikings +2

Over/Under: 46.5

Team Recent Performance

Houston Texans

On September 16th, they defeated Chicago 19-13 without taking away the score of -6.5, with a total going under 45.5. They were able to beat Indianapolis on September 9th with a close score of 29-27, but lost by -3 spread but the total went over 48. LA played well against them on August 25th and lost by 17-15, thus not covering the high margin of -4 and the total going under 33.5. The Giants met in a tough match up where they were beaten by the Eagles 28-10 on August 18th; hence, it covered the lower margin of -1.5 and the total went under 39.5. Lastly, on August 10th, Pittsburgh went home with a 20-12 win which saw us take this one below our limit at -3 with a total going under 38.5.

Minnesota Vikings

On September 16th, they outlasted San Francisco for a 23-17 victory as +4.5 underdogs with a total going under 46.5. On September 9th, they defeated the Giants 28-6 as -1 favorites, and the total still going under 42. Philadelphia lost to them on August 25th with a score of 26-3 when it was +3 underdogs, with a total under 34.5 again. Meanwhile, Cleveland suffered a loss to them on August 18th at an even score of 27-12 while being +2 strides behind, and this time the total went over 33.5. Finally, on August 11th it came down to a razor-thin margin of 24-23 in favor of them against Las Vegas being initially projected by bookmakers to end as +3 underdogs and with the total being set at over 39.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

There are no wins for Houston Texans overall as well as against the spread while the Minnesota Vikings have not lost any match played by both teams. These two teams’ results are equal – 4-1 as far as overs/unders are concerned. Average points scored by Houston is 18.2 which comprise of 60.6 rushing yards, 256.6 passing yards and total of 317.2 yards with turnovers averaging at 1.4 times per match played. In comparison Minnesota scores about 29.4 points on average per game mostly composed of 146 rushing yards,246 passing yards thus accumulating a pool of 392.2 yards with only 0.4 turnovers.

Team Injuries

Houston Texans

Case Keenum (QB, IR, Foot), Joe Mixon (RB, questionable Sunday vs. Minnesota, Ankle), M.J. Stewart (CB, questionable Sunday vs. Minnesota, Knee), Jeff Okudah (CB, IR, Hip), Dalton Keene (TE, IR, Knee), Christian Harris (LB, IR, Calf), Kurt Hinish (DT, IR, Undisclosed), Juice Scruggs (C, questionable Sunday vs. Minnesota, Undisclosed), Brandon Hill (S, IR, Leg), and Jaylon Thomas (G, IR, Undisclosed).

Minnesota Vikings

Dalton Risner (T, IR, Undisclosed), Jordan Kunaszyk (LB, IR, Undisclosed), Justin Jefferson (WR, questionable Sunday vs. Houston, Quad), Jordan Addison (WR, questionable Sunday vs. Houston, Ankle), Mekhi Blackmon (CB, IR, Knee), J.J. McCarthy (QB, IR, out for season, Knee), and Gabriel Murphy (LB, IR, Undisclosed).

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will win and cover the spread, with a total going under 46.5.

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