49ers vs. Vikings Free Pick
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (The Spread) – Conference rivals square off in Minnesota when the Vikings host the 49ers at 1:00PM ET. Which team will cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the 49ers as 6.5-point favorites over the Vikings, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 43 points. San Francisco enters play with a 2-0 record while Minnesota is 1-1.
Line Movement: The 49ers opened as 7-point favorites over the Vikings but the line has dropped slightly to 6.5.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 83% of NFL public bettors currently favor the 49ers. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take Minnesota. The 49ers are coming off two straight games against 2011 playoff teams and will have to travel cross-country next week to play the Jets. This is a trap game and 6.5 points is a lot for a road team to lay – even as one as good as San Francisco. Look for the Vikings to play good defense, for Alex Smith to finally make some mistakes and for Adrian Peterson to grind out some tough yards in order for Minnesota to keep the game close. According to latest NFL trends, the home team is 5-2 against the spread in the last seven times between these two teams.
2012 NFL FREE PICK: MINNESOTA VIKINGS +6.5
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