Posted on
10/19/2007 6:10:36 PM
NFL Wagering Odds: Minnesota Vikings (+10) at Dallas Cowboys (-10)
By Eric Williams
The Minnesota Vikings, (2-3 SU, 2-1-2 ATS, 2-3 O/U) are ranked 14th in overall offense, averaging 338.6 yards and 20.2 points per game. Minnesota also has the league’s No.1 rushing offense thanks to the contributions of gifted rookie Adrian Peterson.
The Vikings are ranked 25th in overall defense, giving up 354.6 yards per game. Minnesota is ranked 13th in points allowed per game, allowing just 18.0 per contest and enters this matchup coming off a solid 34-31 win over the Chicago Bears in which Peterson set a franchise rushing record by gaining 224 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
The Dallas Cowboys, (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS, 5-1 O/U) are ranked second in overall offense, averaging 405.2 yards and 33.8 points per game. Dallas is also ranked 11th in overall defense, allowing 312.5 yards and 24.0 points per game. The Cowboys enter this game coming off a convincing 48-27 loss to the New England Patriots.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my Free NFL Betting Picks:
Key Vikings Trends
The Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 7.
The Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
The Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Key Cowboys Trends
The Cowboys are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
The Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
The Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 7-1 in Vikings last 8 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
The Under is 6-1 in Vikings last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
The Over is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 games in October.
The Over is 29-2-1 in Cowboys last 32 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Vikings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
The Favorite is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
The Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Analysis: While I think this is a game the Cowboys will undeniably win, something tells me the Vikings and their ball-control offense are going to drain enough time off the clock each possession to keep this game close. I say take the Vikings to cover the spread here.
NFL Free Picks: Cowboys 21 Vikings 14
01:00 PM EST NFL Odds
Minnesota Vikings +10 -110
Dallas Cowboys -10 -110
Over 46½ -110
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