The Minnesota Vikings are still winless on the road this year, while the New Orleans Saints are perfect at home. The New Orleans Saints (2-2) play host to the Minnesota Vikings (1-3), at Louisiana Superdome, for some hard hitting Monday Night Football action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Saints as -3 point home favorites over the Vikings with the over/under set at 46 ½ points. Get your New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football Pick in now at reduced juice Sportsbook.com
The Saints trumped the Niners 31-17 at home last week. QB Drew Brees made 23 of 35 passes for 363 yards with three touchdown passes, with one interception. He has eight touchdown passes with 1,343 yards under his belt and four interceptions in four games. RB Duece McAllister was their top rusher with 20 carries for 73 yards with one touchdown, while RB Reggie Bush had just 10 carries for a low 31 yards. WR Lance Moore was their top receiver with 7 catches for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints are averaging 27.8 ppg and they give up an average 25 ppg. The Saints offense is ranked 3rd averaging 414 yards per-game, thanks to their 1st ranked passing game that’s good for 327 yards a game, their running game averages a 26th ranked 87 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 27th overall allowing 372 yards a game, their pass defense allows a 29th ranked 249 yards per-game. They are average at preventing the rush giving up a 19th ranked 122 yards a game. The Saints are 3-1 ATS and 3-0 over/under.
The Vikings lost 17-30 on the road to the Titans in Week 4. QB Gus Frerotte made 25 of 43 passes for 266 yards with one interception. He has 470 yards under his belt with one touchdown pass but two interceptions in two games. RB Adrian Pederson was top rusher with 18 carries for 80 yards with two touchdowns, and he also had four catches for 21 yards. Their top receiver WR Bernard Berrian had five catches for 78 yards. The Vikings are averaging 17.8 ppg and they give up an average 20.5 ppg. The Vikings offense is ranked 16th averaging 323 yards per-game, thanks to their 7th ranked rushing game that’s good for 141 yards a game, their passing game averages a 21st ranked 181 yards a game. Their defense is ranked 7th overall allowing 279 yards a game, thanks to their rush defense allows a 2nd ranked 71 yards per-game. They are average at preventing the pass giving up a 16th ranked 207 yards a game. The Vikings are 1-3 ATS and 2-2 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Saints are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 5.
New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football Pick
When: Mon, Oct 6, 2008 8:35 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Saints -3
Point-Spreads.com New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football Pick..Saints -3
The Bottom Line: The Saints won’t run the ball against the Vikings great rush defense, they’ll opt for an all out air attack. They’ll have to be on the ball against the great running game of the Vikings. Get your New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football Pick in now at reduced juice Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
