NFL : Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants Odds & Prediction

Game Info: September 8, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ MetLife Stadium

The Vikings have exhibited flourishing results lately, beating both Philadelphia and Cleveland, while the Giants are trying to recover from their past defeats. Additionally, both teams have been hit by major injuries that may affect their game plays.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Vikings -125 , Giants +105

Spread: Vikings -1.5 , Giants +1.5

Over/Under: 41

Team Recent Performance

Minnesota Vikings

On August 25, they managed a convincing victory of 26 – 3 over Philadelphia that saw them cover the +3 spread while the game total went under 34.5. Similarly, on August 18, they beat Cleveland by a score line of 27 -12 which was an impressive feat for those who had bet for the +2 spread and expected an outcome over 33.5. On August 11, they achieved another close win of 24 – 23 against Las Vegas that ensured the covering of the +3 spread and saw to it that the total game score over 39.5. Earlier this year on January 8th, however, an even bigger loss was experienced in a match against Detroit where they lost 20 – 30 failing to cover their +3.5 point spread and going over at 47.5. On January 1 saw them lose to Green Bay by 33 to 10 while not covering the -1.5 point spread; with the game ending up going over 42.5.

New York Giants

Recently, August 25th, the team had a hard loss of 6-10 against the Jets, hence not covering the -3 spread while this match was under 31.5. On August 18th, they also lost to Houston (10-28), missing the +1.5 spread and game that went below 39.5. Furthermore, on August 9th they won against Detroit (14-3), covering the -3.5 spread with under 35.5. Earlier in the year they had an impressive victory over Philadelphia (27-10) on January 8th with +5 spread covered and under 42.5. On January 1st, where they experienced a defeat of 25-26 to Los Angeles but still managed to get through by covering the +6.5 spread as well as going over 43.5

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Giants are 3-7 whereas the Vikings record stands at 7-3. Against the spread, both teams carry a record of 5-5 and the same applies for over/under betting. Minnesota has an average scoring rate of 26.7 points per match while New York scores about 17.9 points per game. In terms of rushing yards, Minnesota rushes for 113.4 yards on average every match while New York does 102.3 yards.A mean of 221.1 passing yards per season is recorded by Minnesota with a completion percentage of 65.19%. On the contrary, New York passes for an average of 226.5 yards per match with a lower completion percentage of 59.68%. The total yardage each team acquires is as follows: Minnesota -334.5 and New York – 328.8.Meanwhile, Minnesota has an average turnover rate of 0.6 compared to New York’s 1.7 turnovers per game.

Team Injuries

Minnesota Vikings

Jerry Tillery (DT), Blake Cashman (LB), Nick Muse (TE), and Jordan Addison (WR) are questionable for Sunday vs. the Giants with leg, finger, undisclosed, and ankle injuries. Dalton Risner (T), Jordan Kunaszyk (LB), Mekhi Blackmon (CB), Malik Knowles (WR), J.J. McCarthy (QB), and Gabriel Murphy (LB) are on injured reserve with various injuries, including knee issues and undisclosed conditions.

New York Giants

The injured reserve lists include – Isaiah McKenzie (WR), Matthew Adams (LB), Yodny Cajuste (T), Elijah Riley (S), Timmy Horne (DT), Chase Cota (WR), and Jonathan Sutherland (S). Drew Lock (QB) and John Michael Schmitz (C) are anticipated to play. Listed as questionable includes –  Gunner Olszewski (WR), Carter Coughlin (LB), Evan Neal (T), Cor’Dale Flott (CB), Micah McFadden (LB), Dyontae Johnson (LB) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB) who have various injuries.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

Given the Giants’ difficulties and lower scoring average, I anticipate the Vikings will win. Based on the recent scoring patterns of both teams and the set over/under number of 41, in my opinion, the game will go under.

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