The first NFL International Series game of the 2022 season takes place as the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Both teams have gotten off to shaky starts, with the inconsistent Vikings holding a 2-1 record while the struggling Saints are 1-2. Who will add to their win column in London? Our NFL expert has picks, predictions and best bets for Vikings vs Saints, so let’s break it all down.
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NFL Week 4 Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints prediction
Both teams travelled over to London early in the week, so the time difference shouldn’t be much of an issue. The big question is whether the Saints can get their offense going, as they’ve scored just 13 total points through the first 3 quarters of their 3 games this season. There is pressure on Jameis Winston’s shoulders, but can he overcome that? Or will Kirk Cousins lead the Vikings to victory and a 3-1 record?
Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints spread, odds & betting lines
Point Spread: Vikings -2.5, Saints +2.5
Total Points Over/Under: 43.5 points
Money Line Odds: Vikings -140, Saints +120
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Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints expert picks
Vikings vs Saints against the spread pick: Vikings -2.5 (-110) over Saints
The NFL heads to London for the first International Series matchup of the season as the Minnesota Vikings lock horns with the New Orleans Saints. It’s been a bit of a muddling season so far for both franchises but the Vikings look more likely to claim the victory. Minnesota got the season started with an impressive victory over the Packers before being brought back down to earth in a crushing loss to the Eagles. Last week, the Vikings overturned a 10-point deficit to edge past the Lions in the final minute of the game. It’s truly hard to get a proper read on what this Minnesota team is right now, but one thing that can’t be denied is that it is stacked with talent on offense. Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen have both seen plenty of targets while KJ Osborn has also established himself as a receiving threat. Dalvin Cook has put up plenty of yards on the ground and if QB Kirk Cousins can put it all together then this offense could be a force to be reckoned with.
The same cannot be said for the Saints. Putting points on the board has been hard for this New Orleans team over the past couple of weeks, and that was before Michael Thomas was ruled out and Jameis Winston was listed as doubtful. Alvin Kamara has not been able to get going and the manner in which the Saints struggled against a hapless Panthers team last week was concerning. The New Orleans defense has shown some sturdiness this season, but this ultimately feels like a case where the Vikings’ offense will have more success than the Saints’. Expect a close battle, but lean towards Minnesota winning this by at least a field goal.
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Vikings vs Saints Over/Under totals pick: Under 43.5 (-110)
Taking the under feels like the stronger play for this matchup. First off, for all the stars on Minnesota’s offense, Kirk Cousins has had a tough time bringing it all together. While they looked the real deal in Week 1, they looked incredibly lackluster in Week 2 and they were shut out in the 1st and 3rd quarters against the Lions. This Saints team has struggled but we saw against the Buccaneers that they don’t give up points easily, and should be able to frustrate Cousins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Vikings’ defense has looked shaky over the past couple of games, but the Saints may not be strong enough to capitalize. They were completely shut down by the Buccaneers but the more concerning aspect is that it took them until the 4th quarter to score against the Panthers. Slow starts have become a theme with this Saints team, and they have scored just 13 total points through the first 3 quarters of their 3 games this season. Now with Michael Thomas ruled out and Jameis Winston listed as doubtful, things are unlikely to get any easier.
Lastly, it is worth touching on the London impact. Both teams travelled over early in the week so the time difference is unlikely to be too much of a factor. But it is worth noting that fewer than 44 points have been scored in 8 of the last 12 games in London, and it could take a little time for both teams to get going. All things considered, take the under in this one.
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