Another hard game to predict, but I hope my luck is with me as last night...
Vikings -2.5
In this Monday night game at New Orleans, HC
Brad Childress’ team will enjoy a tremendous statistical edge on defense. The most convincing numbers to look at are in yards per play allowed. So far in four games, the Vikings are yielding just 4.9 YPP, while the Saints have been gashed for 6.2 YPP.
Minnesota's ground game is as healthy as ever, with Adrian Peterson gobbling up 420 yards, second best in the NFL. Now it's just a matter of getting Gus Frerotte a few more reps. Actually, Frerotte was pretty solid in his first start for the Vikes, completing 25 of 43 for 266 yards, and if they can cut down on the turnovers (four Sunday), the Purple People should be able to squeeze out a W in the Superdome.
Vikings/Saints Under 46.5
Lets take it one team at a time starting with the Vikings. Minnesota has a pretty good run defense with the Williams boys in the middle and on offense Gus Frerotte is the kind of guy that can manage games, but doesn't have the ability to take over the game and light up the scoreboard when playing on the road. Minnesota wants to manage the clock keeping the Saints lethal offense off the field. Look for Peterson and Taylor to run the ball a lot tonight. New Orleans is going to without two of their top receivers tonight and the running game has yet to get going this year. Minnesota will make it hard to for the Saints to be balanced as their run defense is very good. Drew Brees is a great QB, but he stands under 6ft with a huge offensive line and a Minnesota defensive line that is just as big. Brees wont have a big target in Colston to throw the ball too and it makes a big difference when a QB cannot completely see over those trees on the line. Every MNF and Sunday Night game is going over the total with ease. This is a trend that wont continue long and this total is inflated because of how many games did go over the total. Look for a slower paced game then one would think. Take the Under.
Vikings-2.5/u46.5
$100 to win $427
Vikings -2.5
In this Monday night game at New Orleans, HC
Brad Childress’ team will enjoy a tremendous statistical edge on defense. The most convincing numbers to look at are in yards per play allowed. So far in four games, the Vikings are yielding just 4.9 YPP, while the Saints have been gashed for 6.2 YPP.
Minnesota's ground game is as healthy as ever, with Adrian Peterson gobbling up 420 yards, second best in the NFL. Now it's just a matter of getting Gus Frerotte a few more reps. Actually, Frerotte was pretty solid in his first start for the Vikes, completing 25 of 43 for 266 yards, and if they can cut down on the turnovers (four Sunday), the Purple People should be able to squeeze out a W in the Superdome.
Vikings/Saints Under 46.5
Lets take it one team at a time starting with the Vikings. Minnesota has a pretty good run defense with the Williams boys in the middle and on offense Gus Frerotte is the kind of guy that can manage games, but doesn't have the ability to take over the game and light up the scoreboard when playing on the road. Minnesota wants to manage the clock keeping the Saints lethal offense off the field. Look for Peterson and Taylor to run the ball a lot tonight. New Orleans is going to without two of their top receivers tonight and the running game has yet to get going this year. Minnesota will make it hard to for the Saints to be balanced as their run defense is very good. Drew Brees is a great QB, but he stands under 6ft with a huge offensive line and a Minnesota defensive line that is just as big. Brees wont have a big target in Colston to throw the ball too and it makes a big difference when a QB cannot completely see over those trees on the line. Every MNF and Sunday Night game is going over the total with ease. This is a trend that wont continue long and this total is inflated because of how many games did go over the total. Look for a slower paced game then one would think. Take the Under.
Vikings-2.5/u46.5
$100 to win $427