In Week 1, the Minnesota Vikings made a powerful statement on Monday Night Football in Chicago. Minnesota entered the 4th quarter trailing 17-6 but rallied to take a 27-24 win and the payout. Now Minnesota prepares for its home opener against the erratic Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta is a team good enough to beat almost anyone. On the other hand, they are not good enough to finish what they start. Last week, the Falcons blew a late lead in a painful loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For gamblers, it was more of the same by Atlanta.
Initially, Minnesota drew strong betting interest at Bookmaker. Gamblers were impressed with their Monday night comeback win at Chicago. Meanwhile, bargain hunters are considering the Falcons, who are viewed as a talented team with ability but in need of polish.
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Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings Odds at Bookmaker
US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, is the venue for the NBC Sunday Night Football matchup of the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff time is at 8:20 p.m. ET with television coverage on NBC.
The Minnesota Vikings opened as a 5.5-point home favorite with the Atlanta Falcons as a +5.5-point road dog. The Falcons and Vikings opened with a total of 45.5. Minnesota opened as a -245 moneyline home favorite, with Atlanta listed as a +200 road dog.
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Falcons Snatch Defeat From the Jaws of Victory for Soul-Crushing Start
Last game, the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 as 1-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 47.5. As a result, the Falcons are 0-1 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 0-1 under the total. Atlanta ranks 10th for total offense, 16th for scoring offense, 9th for total defense, and 21st for points allowed.
Late on Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield's 25-yard touchdown pass to rookie WR Emeka Egbuka was the difference as the Buccaneers answered a dramatic late score by Falcons QB Michael Penix. Correlate that Egbuka caught four passes for a team-high 67 yards and those two scores in his NFL debut.
Atlanta drove into Buccaneers territory and nearly found the end zone. Finally, the Falcons then sent K Younghoe Koo out to try a 44-yard game-tying field goal, but he pushed it wide right.
Vikings Rally to Claim Bear Meat on the Road
Last Monday, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 as 1-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 43.5. Minnesota is 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over the total. Overall, Minnesota ranks 26th for total offense, 7th for scoring offense, 18th for total defense, and 23rd for points allowed.
Namely, JJ McCarthy generated three fourth-quarter touchdowns on two passes and a run to lead the Vikings to a win over the Bears in Monday night's season opener at Soldier Field. The Bears led 10-6 at halftime and extended their lead to 17-6 on cornerback Nahshon Wright's 74-yard interception return TD with 12:51 remaining in the third quarter. However, from there, Minnesota rallied.
Falcons at Vikings Betting Trends
Specifically in Minnesota, the Vikings won nine of their last 13 games against the Falcons. Minnesota covered four of its most recent six games at home against Atlanta. In sum, Minnesota is 6-1 straight up and against the spread vs. Atlanta in all games.
Minnesota has covered in four of its most recent five home games. Also, the Vikings went under the total in six of their last nine home games.
Late on, the Falcons got the cash in only one of their most recent eight games. On the road, Atlanta is 0-4-1 against the spread.
Falcons at Vikings Best Bets
In this situation, the Vikings are the more complete team with the better defense. Minnesota has momentum and will draw energy from its home opener crowd in front of a national TV audience.
Main Pick: Minnesota Vikings
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Michael Penix Jr Under the Passing Yards Total
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