Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 8/24/24
The Eagles and Vikings are both 2-0 in the pre-season, and they will face off on Saturday, August 24th at 1:00 ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles are the underdog at +1, and the Vikings are the slight favorite with a point spread of -1 and a money line of -109. There is no TV coverage for this week three pre-season matchup.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia Eagles +1
This game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field at 1:00 ET on Saturday, August 24th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:
- We have the Eagles winning this one by a score of 15 to 13
- Not only do we have the Eagles winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1
- We see this game finishing below the line of 33.5 points
Will The Vikings Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Minnesota is now 2-0 in the pre-season after their 27-12 win over the Browns. The Vikings were +3 point underdogs heading into the game, giving them a straight-up and ATS win. The 15-point victory came on the heels of Minnesota being up 10-7 after the 1st quarter and adding a field goal in the 2nd to take a 13-7 lead at the half.
The combined 39 points went over the total line of 33 points. The Vikings put the game out of reach by the 4th quarter, leading 20-10, and both teams added a touchdown in the 4th. Jaren Hall connected with Jeshaun Jones for a touchdown to cap off Minnesota’s pre-season win.
In their 27-12 win over the Browns, the Vikings’ offense struggled to move the ball consistently, finishing with just 16 first downs and 190 yards passing on 26 attempts. They did, however, manage to score three touchdowns through the air. Nick Mullens, filling in at quarterback, went 11/21 for 135 yards and one touchdown. He was sacked five times and ended with a passer rating of 88.
Minnesota’s running game saw some success, rushing for 113 yards on 27 attempts. Kene Nwangwu led the team with 45 yards on seven carries. Jeshaun Jones was the top receiver with 71 yards and a touchdown on one catch, but the offense struggled overall, with Mullens and the quarterbacks being sacked a total of five times.
Minnesota’s defense really limited the Browns’ rushing attack in their 27-12 win, allowing just 56 yards on 23 attempts. They also came away with three interceptions and held Cleveland to a 35.7% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up 232 passing yards, the Vikings didn’t allow a passing touchdown.
The Vikings’ defense forced three turnovers in total, with three sacks and 73% completion percentage allowed. They finished the game having allowed 17 first downs and 288 total yards.
Will The Eagles Win At Home Over The Vikings?
The Eagles are now 2-0 in the preseason after a 14-13 comeback win over the Patriots. Philadelphia fell behind 10-3 at halftime and didn’t take the lead until 5:41 left in the 4th quarter when Tanner McKee found Joseph Ngata for a touchdown. The Eagles initially led 3-0 after the 1st quarter, but the Patriots scored 10 unanswered points until Philadelphia’s next score.
Philadelphia’s Jake Elliott kicked a 38-yard field goal early in the 4th, and after the Patriots tied it at 13, McKee and Ngata connected for the go-ahead score. Kendall Milton also added a 1-yard touchdown run for the Eagles. The over/under line for the game was 33.5 points, and the teams combined for just 27.“`
In their 14-13 win over the Patriots, the Eagles’ offense managed just 16 first downs and 73 yards rushing on 25 attempts. They heavily relied on the passing game, throwing the ball 37 times for 210 yards and completing 78.4% of their passes, but failing to score a touchdown. The Eagles also struggled on third down, converting only 31.2% of their chances and allowing five sacks.
Tanner McKee led Philadelphia with 140 passing yards, going 15/19 (78%) without any touchdowns. Tyrion Davis-Price was the top rusher with 28 yards, while Joseph Ngata was the leading receiver, finishing with 88 yards on five catches.
In their 14-13 win over the Patriots, the Eagles’ defense allowed just 11 first downs and 159 total yards. They were particularly strong against the run, giving up only 69 yards on 23 attempts. Philadelphia’s pass defense was also impressive, holding New England to 90 yards through the air and forcing them into a 48.3% completion rate.
The Eagles came away with three sacks and one interception, while also winning the turnover battle with a +2 differential. Although the Patriots converted 60% of their third down attempts, Philadelphia’s defense did enough to secure the narrow victory.