Vikings vs. Browns Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions: NFL Week 5

My best Vikings vs. Browns anytime touchdown scorer predictions focus on Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and the Vikings defense. Kickoff from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network). The Vikings are 3.5-point betting favorites.

Against a rookie quarterback, the Vikings’ defense causing a turnover and scoring is one of the best long-shot NFL picks of the week. My NFL predictions for Week 5 also break down why this is such an excellent spot for Judkins and Jefferson.

🏈 Vikings vs. Browns anytime touchdown scorer predictions

NFL touchdown scorer picks for Week 5; odds subject to change.

• Vikings pick: Justin Jefferson, WR (+175 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
• Browns pick: Quinshon Judkins, RB (+140 via bet465) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Best long shot: Vikings Defense (+750 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐

💰 Best Vikings vs. Browns anytime touchdown scorer bets

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🟣  Vikings anytime touchdown scorer prediction: Justin Jefferson, WR (+175) ⭐⭐⭐

In two games, Minnesota QB Carson Wentz has thrown four touchdown passes, but he’s yet to connect with Jefferson. Because of this, the wide receiver, who scored 10 times last season, is being severely undervalued at sportsbooks such as bet365, where his price of +175 implies a 36.36% chance of him scoring.

The Browns’ defense has been excellent, but they’ve allowed eight touchdown passes, which is tied for the eighth-most in the league. They’ve also struggled a bit against true No. 1 receivers. Last week, they allowed two touchdowns to Amon-Ra St. Brown. And though Zay Flowers didn’t score, he finished with seven catches for 75 yards.

The Vikings have their full arsenal of receivers on the field, so the Browns can’t focus all their attention on Jefferson. Therefore, I’ll take this prop where a $10 bet would pay $17.50.

🐶  Browns anytime touchdown scorer prediction: Quinshon Judkins (+140) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Judkins has scored in each of his last two games, despite going up against two of the league's best rush defenses (Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers). Now, the effective rookie faces a run defense that has already allowed four rushing touchdowns this season.

Judkins is averaging 4.8 yards per carry, and he has three runs of more than 30 yards. This gives him the ability to score from anywhere against a defense allowing 4.5 yards per carry and 130.3 rushing yards per game. Additionally, Judkins has been useful in the passing game, catching eight of nine targets for 44 yards, so there’s always the chance he scores through the air.

The price of +140 at bet365 is significantly better than the other best sports betting sites. FanDuel has the price at -105, which carries an implied win probability of 51.22%. A winning $10 bet would profit $14 at bet365. 

🎯 Best long shot to score a touchdown: Minnesota Defense (+750) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

With odds of +750 at FanDuel, which have an implied win percentage of 11.76%, this prop provides value and is one of the best Vikings vs. Browns anytime touchdown scorer predictions. The Vikings' defense has already scored twice this season. Perhaps more importantly, it has forced seven turnovers, which means nearly two opportunities per game to score a touchdown for this unit.

Cleveland Browns rookie QB Dillon Gabriel may be a difference maker for the offense, this is still a unit tied for the most turnovers in the league with eight. 

Even if Gabriel plays well, this is his first start, and it’s safe to assume he’ll make a few questionable decisions against a defense that has made things hard on quarterbacks this season. A winning $10 bet would profit $75.

📈 Vikings vs. Browns anytime touchdown scorer odds

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📺 How to watch Vikings vs. Browns

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 5
• Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET
• Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
• TV: NFL Network