Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 9/22/24
On the money line, the Texans are -139 favorites as they head to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to take on the Vikings. The Texans are favored by -2.5 on the road, with the over/under line set at 45.5 points. This week three non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS at 1:00 ET. The Vikings’ money line odds are +116.
HOUSTON TEXANS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Vikings +2.5
This game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 22nd.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS:
- We have the Vikings winning this one by a score of 25 to 24
- Not only do we have the Vikings winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points
Will The Texans Pick Up A Win On The Road?
The Texans are now 2-0 after their 19-13 win over the Bears. Despite their win, they didn’t cover the spread, as they were favored by -6.5. Houston’s win came by a margin of six points. The combined 32 points was lower than the over/under line of 45.5 points.
Houston battled to a 3-3 tie after the 1st quarter and took a 16-10 lead at halftime. The Texans added a field goal in the 4th quarter, and the Bears also added a field goal. Houston’s offense was led by C.J. Stroud, who threw two touchdowns in the 2nd quarter, one to Nico Collins and the other to Stefon Diggs. Ka’imi Fairbairn added a 53-yard field goal in the 4th quarter to help secure the win.
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In the Texans’ 19-13 win over the Bears, quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 235 yards on 23 completions out of 36 attempts. He was also sacked three times. Stroud’s top target was Nico Collins, who had 135 yards receiving and a touchdown. Houston’s offense struggled on third down, converting only 28.6% of their chances.
The Texans’ running game was led by Cam Akers, who managed just 32 yards on seven attempts. Houston finished with 75 yards on the ground. Stroud finished with a passer rating of 94 and added one touchdown pass.
The Texans’ defense was dominant in their 19-13 win over the Bears, allowing just 134 passing yards and forcing seven sacks. Chicago managed only 205 total yards and converted just 35.3% of their third down attempts. Houston’s defense also came up with two interceptions and didn’t allow a passing touchdown.
On the ground, the Bears had limited success, with only 71 rushing yards on 22 attempts. The Texans’ pass rush was relentless, winning the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials in this game.
Will The Vikings Win At Home Over The Texans?
The Vikings are now 2-0 after their 23-17 win over the 49ers. Minnesota came into the game as +4 point underdogs and covered the spread with their 6-point win. The combined 40 points was just short of the over/under line of 46.5 points. The Vikings led 20-7 heading into the 4th quarter and held off a late push by the 49ers to secure the win.
Despite falling behind 10-0 in the 2nd quarter, the Vikings fought back and took a brief 14-13 lead after a touchdown from Sam Darnold to Jalen Nailor in the 3rd quarter. However, the 49ers responded with two touchdowns in the 4th quarter to put the game out of reach. Will Reichard added a field goal for Minnesota late in the 4th.
Sam Darnold threw for 268 yards and the Vikings’ offense put up 257 yards passing in their 23-17 win over the 49ers. Darnold completed 17 of 26 passes (65%) and threw two touchdowns, with one interception. Minnesota’s offense had 17 first downs and converted 58.3% of their third down chances, but Darnold was sacked four times.
Minnesota’s ground game was led by Ty Chandler, who rushed for 82 yards on just 10 carries. Chandler had a long run of 25 yards and averaged 8.2 yards per attempt. Justin Jefferson had a big game receiving, with 133 yards and a 97-yard touchdown catch.
In their most recent game, the Vikings’ defense allowed 399 yards but still came out on top, as Minnesota beat the 49ers 23-17. The Vikings’ defense was able to pressure the quarterback, getting 6 sacks and holding the 49ers to a 20% third-down conversion rate. Despite giving up 297 passing yards, they allowed just one passing touchdown and came up with one interception.
On the ground, the Vikings limited the 49ers to 102 yards on 25 rushing attempts. Although the 49ers completed 77.8% of their passes, Minnesota’s ability to get to the quarterback and defend the pass helped them secure the win.