Dolphins vs. Vikings Updated Odds
The Minnesota Vikings will be working on a couple extra days rest when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at 1:00PM ET.
Game Preview:
The Vikings were dropped in the season opener by the Saints, who beat Minnesota, 14-9. Brett Favre looked rusty in his first game of the year, as did the entire Vikes’ offense. The defense, however, played extremely well, especially considering how explosive New Orleans’ offense can be.
The Dolphins will be playing their second road game in as many weeks after beating the Bills in Buffalo last Sunday. They didn’t played particularly well as a whole, but it was an important win because a) it game on the road, b) it was against a division rival and c) it’s always big when a team can win its opener.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com opened the betting line at Vikings –5.5 and that number has not moved. The over/under is now 39.5 after opening at 40, however.
Game Information:
Dolphins (1-0) at Vikings (0-1)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: CBS
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Venue: Metrodome
Opening Odds: Vikings –5.5
Current Odds: Vikings –5.5
(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)
Over/Under Open: 40
Over/Under Current: 39.5
Projected Weather by Game Time: Dome
– Vikings are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six home games, while the Dolphins are 0-5 ATS in their last five games in Week 2.
– The under is 10-1 in the Vikings’ last 11 games in Week 2.
Dolphins:
[RB] 08/04/2010 – Kory Sheets IR ( Achilles )
[LB] 08/04/2010 – A.J. Edds IR ( Knee )
[CB] 08/15/2010 – Evan Oglesby IR ( Ankle )
[G] 09/01/2010 – Nate Garner IR ( Foot )
[DE] 09/01/2010 – Phillip Merling reserve/non-football injury ( Achilles )
[CB] 09/06/2010 – Will Allen IR ( Knee )
[ILB] 09/09/2010 – Channing Crowder doubtful Sunday vs. Buffalo ( Groin )
Vikings:
[WR] 08/23/2010 – Jaymar Johnson IR ( Thumb )
[WR] 09/01/2010 – Sidney Rice PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Hip )
[DT] 09/09/2010 – Jimmy Kennedy “?” ( Knee )
[DB] 09/09/2010 – Chris Cook “?” ( Knee )
[CB] 09/09/2010 – Cedric Griffin “?” ( Knee )
[RB] 09/09/2010 – Toby Gerhart “?” Thursday vs. New Orleans ( Knee )
As of this morning, 73% of the 42,733 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Vikings -5.5.