Panthers vs. Vikings Odds
MINNEPOLIS, MN (The Spread) – The Carolina Panthers look to stay in the NFC South mix on Sunday when they take on the Minnesota Vikings at 1PM ET on FOX.
Minnesota is 4-7 on the season, 2-3 at home and 6-5 against the spread. Carolina is 3-7-1 overall, 1-3-1 on the road and 6-5 against the spread. Carolina has went over the total 6 times while Minnesota has hit the under eight times. The road team has won and covered in two straight in this series.
Trends show that the Panthers are just 2-6 against the spread in their last 8 road games while the Vikings are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a loss. These two have went under the total in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Minnesota is favored at home, as the Vikings are getting odds of -2 points against the Panthers. The over/under total for the game has been set at 42.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had the Vikings favored by 3 points. The spread fell to a low of 1 before settling in at Minnesota -2. The over/under total opened at 41.5 points and worked up to a peak of 43.5 before settling in at 42.5.
Minnesota is coming off a 24-21 loss to Green Bay at home last week. The Vikings have now lost back-to-back games to essentially fall out of playoff contention. The team is averaging just 309 yards per game on offense while allowing 342.4 yards per game on defense. Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has thrown for 1,689 yards and six touchdowns this season, but also has seven interceptions. Jerick McKinnon has rushed for 538 yards to help the offense while Everson Griffen is leading the defense with 41 tackles and nine sacks.
Carolina is coming off its bye week, but it lost 19-17 to Atlanta at home prior to that for its fifth straight loss. The Panthers are 1-7-1 in their last 9 games. The team is giving up 374 yards per game on defense while the offense is posting just 327.2 yards per contest. Cam Newton has thrown for 2,392 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 293 yards. Rookie receiver Kelvin Benjamin has added 52 receptions for 768 yards and eight scores. The defense is led by Luke Kuechly, who has 116 tackles with one sack.
In terms of Injuries, Minnesota running back Matt Asiata (concussion) is doubtful while receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (leg) is questionable. Carolina guard Amini Silatolu (knee) is doubtful while cornerback Bene Benwikere (ankle) is questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Vikings, as Minnesota is getting 53% of the wagers with odds of -2 points against the Panthers at home on Sunday.
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