Vikings vs. Saints Prediction
The NFL London series kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday when the Saints take on the Vikings across the pond. With New Orleans banged-up, is Minnesota a solid play as 3.5-point favorites or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
251 Minnesota Vikings (-3.5) at 252 New Orleans Saints (+3.5); o/u 41.5
9:30 a.m. ET, October 2, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Vikings vs. Saints Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 82% of public bettors are currently backing the Vikings when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Minnesota Vikings
Dalvin Cook (shoulder) will play in Week 4 against the Saints. After injuring his shoulder — a years-long issue for Cook — the Vikings RB1 was able to practice throughout the week and should be a full go against New Orleans. While he’s been efficient in the season’s first three weeks, Cook has seen a hefty workload: He has 43 carries (68 percent of the team’s rushing attempts) despite missing the second half of Minnesota’s Week 3 win against Detroit. He can be started as a high-end RB1 against the Saints. Alexander Mattison should still be rostered in all 12-team formats.
New Orleans Saints
Saints QB Jameis Winston (back) has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Vikings. Originally listed as doubtful on the team’s injury report, Winston will now miss Week 4 after failing to practice this week. Andy Dalton has taken the first-team practice reps for the Saints this week and is in line to start in London against the Vikings. The team will also be without WR Michael Thomas and WR Jarvis Landry is listed as questionable, meaning Dalton won’t even have his full stable of pass-catchers across the pond. Dalton should be considered a low-end QB2 for fantasy purposes in Week 4 considering the neutral location, long travel, and thinned wide receiver corps.
Vikings vs. Saints Betting Trends
Vikings are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings
Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings
Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings
Vikings vs. Saints Prediction:
The Saints are 37-15 against the spread in their last 52 games played in the month of October, are 7-3 against the number in their last 10 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game and have covered in seven of their last 10 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous contest. On the other side, the Vikings are 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games coming off a win, are 2-7 against the number in their last nine games versus a team with a losing record and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five games played in October.
NFL Week 4 Prediction: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS +3.5