The New Orleans Saints travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings, who are in the midst of a four-game winning streak.
As things stand, both teams sit in the NFC playoff picture, but the outcome of this game could have major implications for their chances on a hopeful path to the Super Bowl.
Join us as we break down the matchup and find the best bets for this highly anticipated NFC showdown.
Saints vs Vikings Odds
NFL odds used for this New Orleans vs Minnesota preview were found at FanDuel Sportsbook and are current as of November 8 at 3 a.m. ET
- Moneyline: Saints (-136) • Vikings (+116)
- Spread: Saints -2.5 (-110) • Vikings +2.5 (-110)
- Total Points: Over 41 (-110) • Under 41 (-110)
- Implied Score: Saints 21.5, Vikings 19.5
Saints vs Vikings Predictions
Score Pick: Saints 24, Vikings 20
In a game between two shaky offenses, expect a low-scoring affair. Despite the success the Vikings found with QB Joshua Dobbs in his debut, there should be a regression that results in some hiccups against a stout Saints defense.
For New Orleans, things may not be pretty, but it has found a way to victory in its past two outings. Against an injury-riddled Minnesota, it should be able to take control of this contest in the trenches.
QB Derek Carr will need to put in a clean performance against a Vikings defense that has been trending up in recent weeks, but the Saints’ offense has produced well in the past few weeks to instill confidence that the play should continue into Week 10.
For the Vikings’ offense, RB Alexander Mattison will have his work cut out for him. The back has struggled to produce, but he will be given a large workload with Dobbs in his first full week with the team and RB Cam Akers lost for the year to a ruptured Achilles.
Saints vs Vikings Best Bets & Props
Alvin Kamara Over 37.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
bet365 Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
For the NFL bet of the day, RB Alvin Kamara is bound to surpass the 37.5 receiving total placed on him against this Vikings defense.
In the last three games, Kamara has recorded 44 or more receiving yards. Additionally, the Vikings’ defense has allowed this total to two running backs in the past three games.
With Kamara prioritized as a weapon in this passing game, he should get the ball in his hands through the air and be able to outproduce this 37.5 yard mark.
Joshua Dobbs Over 0.5 Passing Touchdowns (-270)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 2 units
The analysis for this prop starts on the defensive side of the football, where the Saints have allowed a passing touchdown in seven of nine games this season.
While Dobbs may not be able to repeat the magic of his Week 9 performance, it is clear there is some natural chemistry in this passing game. With weapons like WR Jordan Addison and TE TJ Hockenson to throw to, he should be able to find a way to score.
Michael Thomas Over 43.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Bet365 Sportsbook • WAGER: 1.5 units
After putting up zero yards against Chicago, the prop line on WR Michael Thomas’ receiving total has dropped a full seven yards from when it closed last week.
This is likely an overcorrection, as Thomas has notched the Over on 43.5 receiving yards in seven of nine games on the season.
Expect the Saints to game-plan around getting the ball back in his hands in order to keep spirits high. With that, he should be able to once again beat out this 43.5 marker against a Vikings secondary that will be focused on WR Chris Olave.
Saints vs Vikings Same-Game Parlay
Saints vs Vikings SGP (+239)
FanDuel Sportsbook • WAGER: 2 units
- Saints -2.5
- Saints Over 21.5
- Over 41
The New Orleans Saints come into this contest as 2.5 point favorites, and they should be able to cover this spread.
The courageous victory last weekend against Atlanta was impressive for a Vikings team that found success with their newly acquired QB, but the Saints should do a better job creating issues for a Minnesota offense still working to gain chemistry.
The Saints have scored over 21.5 points in their last three contests, and the Vikings’ offense has enough firepower to combine with them to surpass the 41 total.
