Free Week 2 Prediction: 49ers vs Vikings NFL Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings (0-1)
Date: Saturday August 20th
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: US Bank Stadium
NFL Week 2 ATS Betting Lines: San Francisco +3.5 | Minnesota -3.5
NFL Week 2 Moneyline Odds: San Francisco +155 | Minnesota -180
NFL Week NFL Betting Total: O/U 31.5 41
The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings face off on Saturday in an NFL preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium. When these two teams faced off in November of 2021 it was the 49ers that won 34-26.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have high expectations heading into this season, but they have a whole lot of questions also that need to be answered. In the first game of the season against the Green Bay Packers the 49ers played really well in the first half with the offense, and they were able to secure the 28-21 victory. Trey Lance completed 4 of his 5 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Nate Sudfield completed 8 of 11 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. On the defensive side hte defense looked pretty good, even though they gave up the 26 points. They had three interceptions and that is going to be a key again in this game, if they want to pick up another victory.
Minnesota Vikings
On the other side of this matchup is the Vikings who also have high expectations for the season, but they didn’t play many of their starters in the first game of the preseason. In the first game against the Las Vegas Raiders, some of the younger guys showed some flashes, but they played to a 26-20 defeat.
The big question for the Vikings is who will be the backup behind Kirk Cousins. Sean Mannion really struggled in the first game completing 8 of his 12 passes for 79 yards. Kellen Mond completed 9 of his 14 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns.
Mond is still very inconsistent, but it wouldn’t be shocking if he wins the backup job, especially if he has a big game here.
NFL Betting Trends:
49ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
49ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
49ers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.
Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 10.5 or greater.
Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: 49ers +3.5
I don’t expect Cousins to play in this game while I expect to see plenty of Lance here. Look for the Vikings offense to not be able to keep up and that will be the difference as the 49ers get the job done. Back the 49ers against the spread.
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