Vikings vs. Texans Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Week 3

Published 3:37 pm Saturday, September 21, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Houston Texans will meet the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Our computer model predicts a win for the Vikings — see below for a complete breakdown, regarding the point spread, total and final score.

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The Texans rank ninth in total offense this season (363.5 yards per game), but they’ve been shining on defense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 363.5 yards allowed per game. From an offensive angle, the Vikings are generating 357.5 total yards per game (11th-ranked). They rank 18th in the NFL defensively (318 total yards given up per game).

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Vikings vs. Texans Predictions and Picks

ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Vikings (+1.5) Under (46) Vikings 23, Texans 17

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Vikings Betting Info

  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 48.8% chance of a victory for the Vikings.
  • Minnesota has covered twice in two matchups with a spread this year.
  • The Vikings have been an underdog by 1.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
  • So far this year, no Minnesota game has gone over the point total.
  • The over/under for this game is 1.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Vikings games (44.3).

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Texans Betting Info

  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Texans have an implied win probability of 55.6%.
  • Houston is winless against the spread this season (0-1-1).
  • The Texans have not covered the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
  • So far this season, one Houston game has hit the over.
  • The point total average for Texans games this season is 47, one point higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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Vikings vs. Texans 2024 Scoring Insights

Pts Pts Allowed Home Pts Home Pts Allowed Away Pts Away Pts Allowed
Texans 24 20 19 13 29 27
Vikings 25.5 11.5 23 17 28 6

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