NFL : Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 8, 2024 1:00PM EST @ U.S. Bank Stadium

Atlanta suffered such tragic losses that it seemed to portend a very gloomy season. But earlier victories do speak of some sort of resilience. Minnesota enters this game buoyed by magnificent little victories, managed well even if the playing itself is an inconsistency against spread. Both teams have encountered equal ups and downs, as well as strengths and weaknesses on a more balanced scale, hence a good competition. This game is going to be very consequential to both teams as far as their playoff hopes are concerned.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Falcons 2.99 , Vikings 1.41

Spread: Falcons +5.5 , Vikings -5.5

Over/Under: 45.5

Team Recent Performance

Atlanta Falcons

They lost to the Chargers 13-17 on December 2, not covering the +1 spread and falling below the total of 47. On November 18, they took a thumping 38-6 from Denver that missed out on the +2 spread, totally below 44.5. On November 11, they again bowed down to New Orleans 17-20 without covering -3.5, total was below 46.5. November 4 saw them beat Dallas 27-21 to cover the -3 spread, the total under at 52. They had also beaten Tampa Bay 31-26 on October 28, covered -1.5 and the grand total passed 47.5.

Minnesota Vikings

Funny that, on that day, December 2nd, they just won against Arizona, 23-22, but did not cover the -3.5, the total going under at 45.5. On November 25, they had the Chicago knock-off, 30-27, but again missed the -3, total going over at 39.5. On November 18, they managed to edge out Tennessee, 23-13, covering the -6, total under at 40. Against Jacksonville on November 117, they won 12-7, but did not cover the -8, totals totaling under 42.5. Finally, they defeated Indianapolis 21-13 on November 4 and covered the -6 with the total under 47.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

When comparing the two teams, Atlanta and Minnesota stand divided on the strength of performance for the past season. On the dates recorded, Minnesota took an edge as it boasts winning 6-4 over Atlanta’s 4-6 with an added spread advantage with 6-3-1 against the field versus 3-6-1 for the Atlanta team. It is also important to note that both teams carry the same record on the over/under, being 3-7 each. On the added touch, Minnesota would average more points (22.2 instead of 20.8) and rushing yards per game (130.8, compared with Atlanta’s 119.1). Atlanta, however, claims it in passing yards (219.1 to 206.3). For a team often attempting the pass, Atlanta’s completion percentage (65.58%) is slightly lower than Minnesota’s(68.06%). The overall yardage is almost the same (338.2 Atlanta, 337.1 Minnesota), both teams average 1.4 turnovers a game, and seem to be balanced weaknesses.

Team Injuries

Atlanta Falcons

Mike Hughes (CB, Neck) and Jase McClellan (RB, Knee) are both questionable. Players on injury reserve are Lorenzo Carter (LB, concussion), Micah Abernathy (S, undisclosed), Harrison Hand (CB, knee), Rondale Moore (WR, knee), Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (T, undisclosed), DeMarcco Hellams (S, ankle), Ruke Orhorhoro (DT, ankle), and Bralen Trice (LB, knee). Robert Burns (RB, undisclosed) remains on the PUP list.

Minnesota Vikings

Stephon Gilmore (CB, hamstring), Josh Oliver (TE, ankle) and Jay Ward (CB, elbow) are questionable. TE Andrew DePaola (hand) has been ruled out indefinitely. The players currently on injured reserve are Jordan Kunaszyk (LB, undisclosed), Mekhi Blackmon (CB, knee), J.J. McCarthy (QB, knee), Will Reichard (K, quad). Christian Darrisaw (OT, knee) will be out for the season.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 45.5.

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