Following a hot start, the Minnesota Vikings have fallen upon hard times with the NFL Odds. The Purple Gang has dropped tilts against the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. As a result, Minnesota has gone from heroes to zeros. That old feeling that Viking fans and gamblers dread has returned. And only victory will change the conversation. Now comes an opportunity for Minnesota to get the season back on track. The Indianapolis Colts will come calling for NBC Sunday Night Football. So far, the Colts are inconsistent on the field but are bossing the cashier’s cage.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, November 3, 2024, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colts | +5½ -110 | 46½ -110 | +205 |  |
| Vikings | -5½ -110 | 46½ -110 | -245 | |
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Indianapolis Colts Team Overview
Last game, the Indianapolis Colts lost 23-20 against the Houston Texans as 4.5-point road dogs. The game went under the online wagering total of 45. Indianapolis has a record of 4-4 straight up, 7-1 against the spread, and 3-5 over/under the total. Indianapolis ranks 17th for total offense, 21st for passing, 11th for rushing, and 19th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 27th overall, 23rd against the pass, 29th against the rush, and 14th for points allowed. Also, Indianapolis ranks 23rd for fewest turnovers lost and 21st for takeaways.
The Colts appeared to have taken the lead with about three minutes left. However, Joe Mixon fumbled, and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo recovered it. He jumped up after grabbing the fumble and rumbled 84 yards for what was first called a touchdown that made it 27-23. But the play was reviewed, and the score was wiped away when he was ruled down by contact. Hence, the Colts couldn’t move the ball after that and had to punt after Danielle Hunter sacked Richardson on third down.
Indianapolis got the ball again late. But Richardson was sacked by Hunter again and fumbled on the last play to end the game. In sum, Richardson was 10 of 32 for 175 yards with a touchdown in his second game back after missing almost three full games with an injured right hip. Also, he was sacked five times and hit another eight times. Of major concern was that he was injured after leaving the game for a play before a field goal in the third quarter, but he was OK. Jonathan Taylor had 20 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown for the Colts. Following his return from missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
Minnesota Vikings Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Vikings lost 30-20 against the Los Angeles Rams as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 46.5. Minnesota has a record of 5-2 straight up, 5-2 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 18th for total offense, 18th for passing, 22nd for rushing, and 7th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 17th overall, 30th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 9th for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 20th for fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.
Rams coach Sean McVay also won his first head-to-head meeting with Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell. Previously, O’Connell was his offensive coordinator during the Rams’ Super Bowl championship season. “I think we were close on some plays,” O’Connell said. “But when you’re playing against that quarterback, and those receivers getting healthy and getting out there and making some plays for them, I just think it comes down to (whether we) can get enough rush and coverage working together to give a quarterback like that maybe not a couple of extra clicks.”
Overall, Darnold passed for 240 yards for the Vikings. Minnesota followed up their first loss of the season with an ineffective defensive performance. Also, Minnesota lost starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw to a left knee injury late in the first half. Meanwhile
Colts at Vikings SBG Free Picks
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