Free NFL Pre-Season Pick: Raiders vs. Vikings Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 10th
Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis MN
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Las Vegas -3.5 | Minnesota +3.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Las Vegas -207 | Minnesota +169
NFL Betting Total: O/U 39
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Get ready for some electrifying Week 1 NFL action as the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Minnesota Vikings! Set for Saturday, August 10th at 4:00 PM ET in the iconic U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, this matchup is sure to be a thrilling start to the preseason.
The Raiders are coming in as 3.5-point favorites, with the moneyline odds at -207, while the Vikings are looking to make an upset at +169. With the total over/under set at 39, this game is a perfect opportunity for savvy bettors to jump in on the action.
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Finishing with just three points, the Vikings came out on top in their only matchup last year against the Raiders, winning 3-0. This low-scoring affair was a push vs. the spread, as the Vikings were -3 point favorites heading into the game.
The over/under line was at 40.5 points, and with just three points combined, they fell well short of that line.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders finished last pre-season with a 34-7 win over the 49ers in week one of the pre-season. They ended with a 2-1 record, going 1-1 on the road and 1-0 at home. However, they dropped their final pre-season game to the Cowboys by a score of 31-16.
Las Vegas Raiders Stats
Finishing 2nd in the NFL last pre-season, the Raiders’ offense put up 28 points per game. Despite being just 12th in yards per game, they were 6th in yards per play, averaging 342.3 yards per game.
For the pre-season, the Raiders’ passing game was one of the better units, finishing 8th in the league with 237.3 passing yards per game. They also had a good amount of success running the ball, averaging 4 rushing yards per attempt.
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Last pre-season, the Raiders’ defense gave up 18.3 points per game, finishing 10th in the league. They allowed 321.3 yards per game, which was 12th in the NFL.
For the pre-season, the Raiders’ defense gave up 222 passing yards per game and 99.3 rushing yards per game, both of which were near the middle of the pack in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings went 0-3 last pre-season, starting with a 24-13 loss to the Seahawks. They dropped each of their last two pre-season games by a score of 24-16 and 18-17 vs the Titans and Cardinals, respectively.
Minnesota was 0-2 at home and 0-1 on the road to wrap up the pre-season.
Minnesota Vikings Stats
Minnesota’s passing game last pre-season was 26th in the NFL, averaging just 160 yards per game. They finished 19th in the pre-season with 15.3 points per game, and their overall yardage average was 253 per game, which was 28th in the league.
For the pre-season, the Vikings’ running game averaged 93 yards per game on 26 attempts, ranking 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards.
Against the pass, the Vikings’ defense was one of the best last pre-season, allowing just 151.7 passing yards per game, the 3rd best mark in the NFL. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 175.3 rushing yards per game (28th).
Overall, Minnesota allowed 22 points per game, finishing 16th in the pre-season. They gave up 327 yards per game, which was 28th in the league.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Raiders are 4-1 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Vikings are 2-2-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Raiders are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Vikings have gone 6-1-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Raiders’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Vikings’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Raiders vs. Vikings Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | +100 | -210 | +1 | -3.5 |
| Vikings | -120 | +171 | -1 | +3.5 |
4* Free Week 1 NFL Betting Prediction: Minnesota +3.5
Get ready for an electrifying season with the Raiders and Vikings! The Raiders’ success will depend heavily on their defense, guided by defensive-minded head coach Pierce. Expect them to rest key veterans like Crosby and Adams this week.
Meanwhile, the Vikings are entering a new era with Sam Darnold likely starting under center after parting ways with Kirk Cousins, now with the Falcons. With promising rookie J.J. McCarthy in the mix, the Vikings are poised to shake up the NFC.
This season is set to be unforgettable!
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Vikings to cover as home underdogs in this week one pre-season matchup vs. the Raiders. Currently, the point spread lines have the Vikings at +3.5, and our predicted final score is 22-21 in favor of Minnesota.
For the over/under, with the line sitting at 39 points, we have a projected combined score of 46 points, making the over a good bet to take in this one.
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