On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons will lock horns with the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium for some NFL action. The Atlanta Falcons are ruling the NFC South after winning six games and losing six so far. On the other side, the Minnesota Vikings are no. 2 in the NFC North with ten wins and a pair of defeats in this season. According to the latest NFL betting trends, the Minnesota Vikings will be winning this game.
The preview information
Date: December 8, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Atlanta Falcons Vs Minnesota Vikings Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Atlanta Falcons (+190) vs Minnesota Vikings (-230)
Spread: Atlanta Falcons +4.5 (-110) vs Minnesota Vikings -4.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Atlanta Falcons (o45.5) vs Minnesota Vikings (u45.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons were paired with the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 13, and lost the low-scoring game 17-13. Against the Chargers, Atlanta’s QB Kirk Cousins attempted 39 passes and completed 24 for 245 yards, managing four interceptions. In terms of rushing, Bijan Robinson managed 26 carries for 102 yards, with a single TD. On defense, Ray-Ray McCloud III led the team with four receptions for 95 yards.
Players to watch:
Kirk Cousins: 3,052 Yds, 17 TD, 13 INT
Bijan Robinson: 193 Car, 885 Yds, 7 TD
Drake London: 70 Rec, 796 Yds, 6 TD
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings took on the Arizona Cardinals last week and won the game with a tight score of 23-22. In that game, Minnesota’s offense was led by QB Sam Darnold who attempted 31 passes and completed 21 for 235 yards. The quarterback also managed to score two TDs in that game, while also leading the rushing with four carries for 22 yards. Defense-wise, Justin Jefferson contributed seven receptions for 99 yards.
Players to watch:
Sam Darnold: 2,952 Yds, 23 TD, 10 INT
Aaron Jones: 184 Car, 820 Yds, 3 TD
Justin Jefferson: 68 Rec, 1,038 Yds, 5 TD
Atlanta Falcons Vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
Atlanta Falcons
Mike Hughes (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs Minnesota, Neck
Lorenzo Carter (LB) IR, Concussion
Micah Abernathy (S) IR, Undisclosed
Harrison Hand (CB) IR, Knee
Rondale Moore (WR) IR, Knee
Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (T) IR, Undisclosed
DeMarcco Hellams (S) IR, Ankle
Robert Burns (RB) PUP, Undisclosed
Ruke Orhorhoro (DT) IR, Ankle
Bralen Trice (LB) IR, Knee
Jase McClellan (RB) Is “?” Sunday vs Minnesota, Knee
Minnesota Vikings
Andrew DePaola (TE) Is out indefinitely, Hand
Daniel Jones (QB) Has been released, None
Josh Oliver (TE) Is “?” Sunday vs Atlanta, Ankle
Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Christian Darrisaw (T) Is out for season, Knee
Mekhi Blackmon (CB) IR, Knee
Jay Ward (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs Atlanta, Elbow
J.J. McCarthy (QB) IR, Is out for season, Knee
Will Reichard (K) IR, Quad
Atlanta Falcons Vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games.
Atlanta are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Atlanta are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota.
Atlanta are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Minnesota.
Atlanta are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
Atlanta are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
Atlanta are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Atlanta are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 11 games played in December.
Minnesota Vikings
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games.
Minnesota are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 10 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home.
Minnesota are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against Atlanta.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Minnesota are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.
Minnesota are 0-6-2 ATS in their last 8 games played in December.
Minnesota are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Sunday when playing at home.
Atlanta Falcons Vs Minnesota Vikings Summary and Prediction
The Atlanta Falcons are going to struggle to keep up with the raging Vikings in this game. Minnesota is coming here on a winning streak and are expected to build on this. The Minnesota Vikings will win with a predicted score of 27-21.
Moneyline: Vikings (-230)
Spread: Under 4.5
Total: Under 45.5
Predicted Score: 27-21, Vikings win.
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