Early Dublin Game: Vikings vs Steelers Prediction

[SBR Andy]

We've got our first early morning Sunday NFL action of the year when the Vikings take on the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network.

Both teams are off to a 2-1 start and oddsmakers are expecting a close game here.

Who are you taking to start Sunday's action?

[SBR Andy]

SBR's Phillip Wood previews the matchup in his early Vikings vs Steelers prediction:

Vikings -1.5 (-105)

"The Vikings have some question marks on offense, but the defense has only allowed two touchdowns in their last two games. In Sunday’s win over the Bengals, they forced five turnovers, held the Bengals to just 171 total yards, and scored two touchdowns.

The Steelers have scored 21 points or fewer in each of their last two games. The defense forced five Patriots turnovers, but New England racked up 369 yards of offense. Meanwhile, the Steelers managed just 203.

If Carson Wentz plays clean again on Sunday, his offense should score plenty against a defense allowing the fifth-most yards and 10th-most points per game. I’d happily take the Vikings at -1.5. However, because of public support, I expect the Steelers to be favored by kickoff."