Cardinals vs. Vikings Odds
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (The Spread) – The Minnesota Vikings are still in search of their first win of the NFL Season. Can they get it on Sunday when they host the Arizona Cardinals at 1PM ET?
Minnesota is 0-4 on the season and 1-2-1 against the spread while Arizona is 1-3 on the year and 2-2 against the spread. Both teams have split the over/under through four games. Minnesota has won three of the last four games against Arizona.
Trends show that the underdog is 5-0 against the spread in the last 5 games of this series while the Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 against the Vikings. The over had hit in four of the last five games in this series at Minnesota.
Oddsmakers have the Vikings as a slight favorite at home, giving them a point spread of -1.5 against the Cardinals. The over/under odds have been set at 44.5 points. (View Matchup)
Minnesota is averaging just 19.3 points and 311.8 yards per game. The Vikings have struggled with the passing game, as they rank second to last in the NFL at 154.8 yards per game through the air. Despite that, Adrian Peterson has rushed for 376 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota is holding opponents to 24 points per game, but allowing 362.5 yards per contest. The Vikings have struggled mightily against the pass, allowing 335.8 yards per game through the air.
Arizona has posted 21.5 points and 352.5 yards per game this season on offense. The Cardinals have high passing numbers, at 243 yards per game, but that is partially due to them playing from behind in games. Kevin Kolb has thrown for 1,049 yards and 5 touchdowns on the season. Arizona is giving up 21.8 points and 388.3 yards per game on defense. The Cardinals have also struggled against the pass, allowing 282 yards per game through the air.
In terms of Injuries, Minnesota comes into the game healthy while Arizona tackle Brandon Keith is questionable with a knee injury and tight end Jim Dray is questionable with a pectoral injury.
Currently over 4,100 Public Bets have been placed on this game and the Cardinals are getting 55% of the wagers with odds of +1.5 points against the Vikings.
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