The Houston Texans will clash with the Minnesota Vikings at the U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday afternoon to continue the week 3 NFL schedule. The Houston Texans are at the top of the AFC South after winning two games in a row. The Minnesota Vikings have also been successful in two consecutive games and are No. 1 in the NFC North. As per the latest NFL betting picks, the Houston Texans will win this game.
The preview information
Date: September 22, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: NBC/CBS
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Houston Texans (-140) vs Minnesota Vikings (+120)
Spread: Houston Texans (-2.5 – 115) vs Minnesota Vikings (+2.5 -105)
Total (O/U): Houston Texans (u45.5) vs Minnesota Vikings (o45.5)
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans took on the Chicago Bears in the last game and won with a final score of 19-13. Against the Bears, Houston’s C.J. Stroud attempted 36 passes and completed 23 of them for 260 yards, scoring a single touchdown along the way. In terms of rushing, Cam Akers led the way with seven carries for 32 yards. On defense, the Texans were headed by Nico Collins who contributed eight receptions for 135 yards, along with one TD for the team.
Top 3 Players
C.J. Stroud: 494 Yds, 3 TD, 0 INT
Joe Mixon: 39 Car, 184 Yds, 1 TD
Nico Collins: 14 Rec, 252 Yds, 1 TD
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings were paired up with the San Francisco 49ers in week 2 and won the game 23-17. Against the 49ers, Minnesota’s QB Sam Darnold went for 268 yards, completing 17 passes out of 26. Darnold went on to score a pair of touchdowns, along with a single interception, while leading the team in rushing with ten carries for 82 yards. On defense, the Vikings were led by Justin Jefferson with four receptions for 133 yards, with a single TD.
Top 3 Players
Sam Darnold: 476 Yds, 4 TD, 2 INT
Aaron Jones: 23 Car, 126 Yds, 1 TD
Justin Jefferson: 8 Rec, 192 Yds, 2 TD
Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
Houston Texans
Case Keenum (QB) IR, Foot
M.J. Stewart (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs Minnesota, Knee
Jeff Okudah (CB) IR, Hip
Dalton Keene (TE) IR, Knee
Christian Harris (LB) IR, Calf
Kurt Hinish (DT) IR, Undisclosed
Juice Scruggs (C) Is “?” Sunday vs Minnesota, Undisclosed
Brandon Hill (S) IR, Leg
Jaylon Thomas (G) IR, Undisclosed
Minnesota Vikings
Dalton Risner (T) IR, Undisclosed
Jordan Kunaszyk (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Justin Jefferson (WR) Is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Quad
Jordan Addison (WR) Is “?” Sunday vs Houston, Ankle
Mekhi Blackmon (CB) IR, Knee
J.J. McCarthy (QB) IR; is out for season, Knee
Gabriel Murphy (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Houston Texans
Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Houston are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Minnesota.
Houston are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Minnesota.
Houston are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Houston are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games played in week 3.
Houston are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games when playing as the favorite.
Minnesota Vikings
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games.
Minnesota are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against Houston.
Minnesota are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Minnesota are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference South division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games played in September.
Minnesota are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games played in week 3.
Minnesota are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing as the underdog.
Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings Summary and Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings are banking on their incredible defense to win the game in this matchup. However, Houston is not to be taken lightly as a team, and will do major damage here. The Houston Texans are predicted to win this game with a final score of 25-21.
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