Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints 1/5/20 - NFL Betting Odds & Picks
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints
NFL: 1:05 PM EST
Jan. 05, 2020
TV: FOX
Latest Odds : NO -8 Total 47.5
The Vikings had almost all the chances in the world to improve in the standings and potentially avoid the Wild Card, but the Vikings allowed the Packers to run the division and now have to travel to New Orleans to face a red hot Saints team. The last game on the field for the Vikings was a 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears to close out the year.
Kirk Cousins is the quarterback who has led the Vikings most of the season with 3603 yards and 26 touchdowns. Dalvin Cook has carried the ball 250 times for 1135 yards and 13 touchdowns this season. When it comes to scoring the Vikings have averaged out to 25.4 points a game, but have allowed only 18.9 points a game.
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The Saints are heading into the game here after missing the potential bye week with the 49ers winning on Sunday. The 49ers win bumped the Saints to the 3rd seed and forced them into the Wild Card weekend. The Saints are coming into the game after crushing the Panthers in the final game of the regular season.
Drew Brees bounced back from his injury riddled season to lead the Saints with 2979 yards and 27 touchdowns. The rushing for the Saints was led by Alvin Kamara who carried the ball 171 times for 797 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a team the Saints offense scored 28.5 points a game and the defense allowed only 21.3 points a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games.
Minnesota are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.
New Orleans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans' last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Saints -8
The Saints are playing at home and have been very difficult to beat at home this year. The Vikings are on the road and are not that great of a road team so far on the season and that will most likely continue in the game here. Look for the Vikings to have a decent showing on the offense as the Saints defense is not the best. The Saints offense, though, is able to carry the game and take care of the Vikings defense rather easily. Final Score, New Orleans Saints win and cover 28-17.