Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers NFL Odds, NFL Picks & NFL Predictions: The Minnesota Vikings are in Charlotte this evening for a Sunday night showdown with the Panthers. The game is of great significance for the Vikes as they will trail the Saints by just one game in the race for home field advantage with a win over Carolina. Kickoff is set for 8:20pm ET at Bank of America Stadium; the game will be broadcast live on NBC's Sunday Night Football. NFL Odds at Sportsbook.com have the Vikings listed as a -9 against the spread road favorite.
Vikings Breakdown: Minnesota recovered from a rare loss to pound the Cincinnati Bengals 30-10 at the Metrodome last 
Sunday. The win brought the Vikings record to 11-2 overall and firmly entrenched them as the number two seed in the NFC. However, the Saints losing last night has created the slim possibility that Minnesota could grab the top spot. The Vikings have a relatively easy schedule remaining, with Carolina, Chicago and the Giants. The Saints, however, have an even smoother run with games against Tampa Bay and Carolina.
Minnesota is 4-2 (4-2 ATS) on the road this year where they have averaged 28.5 points per game and given up 21 in return.
Panthers Breakdown: Carolina suffered its third loss in the last four games on Sunday, falling 20-10 to the Patriots in New England. The setback brought the Panthers record to 5-8, creating the likelihood that the team will finish with a sub .500 mark for the third time in the last six seasons. Carolina will have to beat the Vikings tonight and the Giants and Saints over the next two weeks to avoid making that a reality.
The Panthers are 3-3 (2-4 ATS) at Bank of America Stadium this season with wins over Washington, Atlanta and Tampa Bay. They have averaged just 16.7 points per game at home.
NFL Odds Betting Trend: Carolina is 5-0 against the spread as a home underdog with a with a spread between 8 and 10.5 (Under 4-1).
Sportsbook.com Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions:
Minnesota Vikings -9 (-110), Over 43 (-110), -450 (Moneyline)
Carolina Panthers +9 (-110), Under 43 (-110), +350 (Moneyline)
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