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Next game: the Vikings play at the Saints on Sunday 11 October. The market makes the Vikings about a 6 in 10 chance to win, a fair price of about $1.79. They have covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 regular-season games. See the game preview

Won-lost4-0
At home2-0
Points a game21.5
Last 4WWWW
Next Game: vs New Orleans Saints (Away) Sun 11 Oct, 1:00 PM ET New Orleans Game preview ›

Today's Game Pick

Our callFree
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
over 24.5 points
Over 24.5 Alternate Team Total Points
LONG-SHOT
Our numbers say this wins about 31 times in 100 · a $100 bet returns about $320 if it lands
You bet$10 If it wins$32.00 Odds+220
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Model updated Oct 10, 8:10PM UTC
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The Minnesota Vikings model is leaning the over in the Alternate Team Total Points market vs New Orleans Saints.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Vikings about 5 in 10 to win. Now: about 6 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Vikingsabout 6 in 10$1.80 (-125)$1.80 (-125)
Saintsabout 4 in 10$2.26 (+126)$2.20 (+120)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.00 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 20 books we check.

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Minnesota Vikings same game parlay

On game day

The model builds its Minnesota Vikings same game parlay on game day, once every market for the game is priced. Their next game is against New Orleans Saints on Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Check back that morning and the ticket will be here.

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Vikings schedule and results, 2026

Results and upcoming games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotalGame
Sun 13 Sepvs Green Bay PackersW 39-22Covered (favourite by 1.5)Over 46.5Game page
Sun 20 Sepat Chicago BearsW 9-3Covered (underdog by 4.5)Under 46.5Game page
Sun 27 Sepat Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 23-16Covered (favourite by 1.5)Under 42.5Game page
Sun 4 Octvs Miami DolphinsW 15-10Missed (favourite by 10)Under 38.5Game page
Sun 11 Octat New Orleans SaintsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 25 Octvs Indianapolis ColtsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 1 Novat Detroit LionsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Mon 9 Novvs Buffalo BillsUpcoming · 8:15 PM ET–––
Sun 15 Novat Green Bay PackersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 22 Novat San Francisco 49ersUpcoming · 8:20 PM ET–––
Sun 29 Novvs Atlanta FalconsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 6 Decvs Carolina PanthersUpcoming · 4:25 PM ET–––
Thu 10 Decat New England PatriotsUpcoming · 8:15 PM ET–––
Sun 20 Decvs Detroit LionsUpcoming · 8:20 PM ET––Preview
Sun 27 Decvs Washington CommandersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 3 Janat New York JetsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 10 Janvs Chicago BearsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview

Spread and total are the main closing lines just before the start. Team results only; these are not Bet Better’s picks.

How often the Vikings cover the spread

Team history

In the 2025 regular season the Vikings covered the spread in 9 of 17 games: 4 of 8 at home and 5 of 9 away. Their games went over the total 8 times in 17. So far in 2026: covered in 3 of 4, and over in 1 of 4.

SeasonCovered at homeCovered awayCovered, allOver at homeOver awayOver, all
2026 (so far)1 of 22 of 23 of 41 of 20 of 21 of 4
20254 of 85 of 99 of 172 of 86 of 98 of 17
20247 of 94 of 8 (1 push)11 of 17 (1 push)3 of 94 of 87 of 17
20232 of 85 of 9 (3 pushes)7 of 17 (3 pushes)3 of 84 of 97 of 17
20224 of 93 of 8 (1 push)7 of 17 (1 push)6 of 9 (1 push)4 of 810 of 17 (1 push)
20214 of 85 of 99 of 174 of 87 of 911 of 17
What do these numbers mean?

Bookmakers give the weaker team a head start called the spread. A team covers when it wins by more than the spread, or loses by less than its head start. A push is a tie with the line, so bets were refunded. The total is the bookmakers' line for points in the game; over means the game finished above it. We count the main closing line just before the start, complete seasons only, plus this season so far.

Team history, counted from final scores. Not Bet Better’s picks.

Vikings injuries

Updated 9 Oct
PlayerPositionStatusInjuryExpected back
Ben YurosekTEInjured reserveAnkleabout 11 Oct
Charles DemmingsCBOutHamstringabout 25 Oct
Christian DarrisawOTOutConcussionabout 25 Oct
Donovan JacksonGInjured reserveKnee - meniscusabout 17 Jan
Josh OliverTEInjured reserveBicepsabout 17 Jan
Michael JurgensCInjured reserveElbowabout 11 Oct
Brian O'NeillOTQuestionableKneeabout 11 Oct
Jordan AddisonWRQuestionableHamstringabout 11 Oct
Justin JeffersonWRQuestionableAnkleabout 11 Oct

Weather & Venue Context

Conditions
Roof
Dome
Surface
Turf
U.S. Bank Stadium
Indoor venue — wind and temperature are not a factor.
Season-pending — reflects the most recent scheduled home fixture on file, not necessarily a live upcoming game.

Betting angles

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Moneylinevs New Orleans SaintsNo line posted

Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints moneyline — the live line, our model's read and how the free board has gone so far, tracked every game week on BetBetter.

Point Spreadvs New Orleans SaintsNo line posted

Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints spread — the live line, our model's read and how the free board has gone so far, tracked every game week on BetBetter.

Total PointsGame totalOver 41.5 -108
59%over %

Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints game total — the live line, our model's read and how the free board has gone so far, tracked every game week on BetBetter.

Questions about the Vikings

When do the Vikings play next?

The Vikings play at the New Orleans Saints on Sunday 11 October 2026.

How often do the Vikings cover the spread?

In the 2025 regular season the Vikings covered the spread in 9 of 17 games: 4 of 8 at home and 5 of 9 away. So far in 2026: covered in 3 of 4.

How often do Vikings games go over the total?

In the 2025 regular season, Vikings games went over the total 8 times in 17. So far in 2026: over in 1 of 4.

Who is injured for the Vikings?

9 players are on the injury list as of 9 October: Ben Yurosek (ankle), Charles Demmings (hamstring), Christian Darrisaw (concussion), Donovan Jackson (knee - meniscus), Josh Oliver (biceps), and 4 more.

Where can I see the Vikings' next game preview?

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About This Team

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