NFL prediction : Vikings vs. Saints picks and odds for early London game – For their NFL Week 4 matchup, which will be broadcast live on NFL Network on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, “New York Post” NFL betting expert provides you his best Vikings vs. Saints predictions and picks. Last week, the Vikings (2-1) defeated Detroit 28-24 after being behind by 14 points in the first quarter and 10 points in the fourth. The Saints (1-2) lost their second straight game after falling behind Carolina 7-0 early on and never recovering.
Predictions for Vikings vs. Saints
- BetMGM – Vikings to cover the spread -3 @ -110
- BetMGM – Saints under 20.5 points @ +115.
- BetMGM – Under 43.5 total points @ +130.
Vikings vs Saints picks and analysis
With Dalvin Cook’s (shoulder) illness, the Vikings’ offense has been a little erratic. However, they are executing more effectively than the Saints’ offense, which has struggled with mistakes, infractions, and injuries. New Orleans relies heavily on their defense to remain competitive, but scoring goals is another story.
Vikes -3
Comparable rosters might suggest a close matchup, but the Vikings have a significant advantage in that they typically make the plays required to win. In their comeback victories over the Lions last week, they demonstrated this.
Too many errors have been made by the Saints. They rank bottom in the NFL in turnovers, which has heavily impacted their two losses, and they are among the most penalized teams in the league.
The Vikings will play better and be more rested after arriving in London later than normal.
Prediction – Vikings to cover -3 @ -110 at BetMGM
Saints under 20.5
Only when they desperately sought to make up in the fourth quarter, the Saints’ offensive was meager. They have scored 38 of their 51 total points in the fourth quarter, which led to a comeback victory over the Falcons but failures the past two weeks.
Their running game has struggled to take hold, and their star back Alvin Kamara is hindered by a rib injury. Jameis Winston has had little opportunity to practice progressions because of the normally bad pass protection.
It is unknown if either or both of the top two wide receivers, Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle), who sustained injuries in last week’s game, will be available this week. Last week, rookie Chris Olave had nine receptions for 147 yards, and he might once again need to be the go-to player this week.
Prediction – Saints under 20.5 points @ -115 at BetMGM.
Under 43.5 total points @ +130
The Saints’ defense has performed admirably over the past two weeks, which has been their lone bright spot. That ought to keep them in the contest and keep the score below the specified amount.
Similar to the Saint’s offense, the Viking’s offense has performed far better at generating yards than points. Running back Dalvin Cook hurt his shoulder last week, and it’s unclear if he’ll play on Sunday. Even if he is prepared to leave, he won’t be entirely so.
This season, taking the under has been a successful strategy, and traditionally, the NFL games in London have been even more reliable in this regard.
Prediction: Under 43.5 total points @ (-130)
