Last Sunday showed the difference between the Steelers and Vikings. Each team was fighting for its playoff life. But only one emerged victoriously. Pittsburgh hosted the rough and tumble AFC North-leading Ravens. Yet the Steelers found a path to victory with the NFL odds. By contrast, the Vikings were at the winless Lions. Minnesota seemed to have a sure win at Detroit. Instead, they suffered the humiliation of losing to the worst team in football. Viking fans and gamblers are fed up. And rightfully so. In comparison, Pittsburgh backers and sharps know a true contender when they see it.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, December 9, 2021, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Pittsburgh at Minnesota TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Steelers | +3 (EV) | 44½ (-110) | +145 |  |
| Vikings | -3 (-120) | 44½ (-110) | -170 | |
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Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings SBG Odds Overview
Minnesota is a tough sell to a skeptical and burned online betting public. The Vikings have let too many gamblers down for too long. Since their 2017 season run to the NFC Championship Game, Minnesota has been one great broken promise. Now on their home field, the Vikings face a wrathful fan base and a tough Steelers team. Of course, gamblers know of Pittsburgh’s liabilities. But compared to Minnesota, the Steelers at least have character.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last week Pittsburgh beat Baltimore 20-19 as 4-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 44. As a result, Pittsburgh is 6-5-1 straight up, 5-7 against the spread, and 4-8 over/under. Overall, Pittsburgh ranks 22nd for total offense and 21st for scoring offense. Defensively, the Steelers rank 22nd overall and 21st for points allowed. Ben Roethlisberger is day-to-day with a shoulder injury.
Minnesota Vikings Team Overview
Last week Minnesota lost at Detroit 29-27 as 7-point away favorites. The game went over the total of 47.5. As a result, Minnesota is 5-7 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under. And then the Vikings rank 5-7 for total offense and 11th for scoring offense. Defensively, Minnesota ranks 30th overall and 25th for points allowed.
How could the Vikings blow a game at Detroit? First, sloppy play and bizarre play-calling lead the list. Also, the coach Mike Zimmer era has reached exhausted volcano status. It is no longer working.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
- On the road, Pittsburgh is 57% against the spread
- In non-conference action, the Steelers are 41% against the spread
- As an away team, the Steelers are 70% under the total
- In non-conference games, Pittsburgh is 72% under the total
- At home, Minnesota is 30% against the spread
- In non-conference action, the Vikings are 50% against the spread
- As a home team, Minnesota is 61% over the total
- In non-conference games, the Vikings are 50% over/under the total.
- Pittsburgh is 3-1 against the spread vs. Minnesota
- The Steelers and Vikings are 1-4 over/under the total
- Specifically, at Minnesota, Pittsburgh is 1-2 vs. the odds against the Vikings
- These two teams are 1-2 over/under the total at Minnesota.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Steelers are solid away favorites with the NFL betting odds. Additionally, Pittsburgh has shown profitability in their series with the Vikings. As was previously noted, the Vikings bleed red ink at home.
Steelers at Vikings SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Steelers.