The Thursday Night Football game on week 9 was interesting to watch as we enter this Sunday, ready to get our weekly dose of interesting matchups, and we get a pretty fun one going at the U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota is trying to fix its record after a two-match losing streak that broke its unbeaten start to the season. However, their offense will be at full strength once again.
The visitors, the Indianapolis Colts, are trying to fix things around, turning to a veteran Quarterback to resolve their current situation and push their offensive game to the next level.
| When Do The Vikings and Colts Play? | Sunday, November 3rd at 8:20 PM ET, 7:20 pm CST, 6:20 pm MT, and 5:20 pm PT |
| Where are they playing? | U.S. Bank Stadium |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Vikings? | 1.4 |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Colts? | 3 |
| What is the Over/Under? | 46.5 |
| Where can I Watch? | CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports |
| Where can I Stream? | NFL Network and DAZN |
Why bet on the Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) have gone on a small skid since starting the season undefeated, butthey’ll try to right the ship with a Sunday night visit from the Indianapolis Colts (4-4).
With Hockenson back, the Vikings offense has all its weapons for the first time this season. He joins Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, and Aaron Jones in an offense that’s looking for a boost after red zone shortcomings against the Lions and third-down failures against the Rams. He could help in both of those areas.
Last week, the aerial defense totally disappeared, allowing Matthew Stafford to complete 279 passing yards with four TD passes and one interception. Sam Darnold gave two TD passes, but both were in the first quarter, and he disappeared from then on.
Why bet on the Colts?
There are three things inevitable in life: death, taxes, and Joe Flacco becoming a starting quarterback. After Anthony Richardson made some comments about how he was “tired” during the Week 8 loss, the Colts will turn to the veteran Flacco as the team tries to keep pace with the Houston Texans.
Flacco could find quick gains to Josh Downs and Michael Pittman, especially if the Vikings are without linebacker Blake Cashman again.
Alec Pierce has become the Colts’ best deep threat. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he averages 24.6 yards per catch on 23.4 air yards per target. Both of those figures are tops in the league.
Final Betting Analysis: Vikings vs. Colts
Flacco might present a greater challenge than Richardson, as a veteran who has been difficult to pressure and should be harder to fool. The Colts can lean on Taylor, and if Flacco gets time to push the ball downfield, Pierce is a solid deep threat.
But even with a pair of first-round picks (Latu and Kwity Paye), the Colts have struggled to pressure quarterbacks this year, and Darnold should be able to pick on the Colts’ defense if he gets time to throw.
The Vikings will ride the energy of a home crowd in a prime-time game and end their two-game losing streak in the NFL. Go for a win for them at the OVER.
Go for a victory for the locals at 1.4. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $40 for a total payout of $140.
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