Vikings vs. Eagles Betting Preview & Odds 10/23/16
Betting Preview
The Eagles lost their first two games and rookie QB Carson Wentz was sacked a total of eight times in both after being sacked just four times in his previous three games. It was also the first time he had back to back weeks of passing below 250 yards and both games were on the road. This week he is on the road again but this time in Minnesota who happen to have 19 sacks which is tied for third best in the NFL.
The Vikings are undefeated led by a defense that hasn’t allowed more than 16 points in any game and leads the league in points allowed averaging 12.6 a game. They are also playing well on offense and have won by double digits in their last three games. The oddsmakers have the Vikings as a 2.5 point favorite and the total is set at 40.5.
According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 69% of the public are firmly behind Minnesota.
The Vikings have won the last two meetings between these teams by double digits.
Previous Meetings
12/15/13: Eagles 30 @ Vikings 48
12/28/10: Vikings 24 @ Eagles 14
01/04/09: Eagles 26 @ Vikings 14
Trends
- The Vikings haven’t covered the spread in five of their last seven meetings
- The Vikings have covered the spread in 16 their last 21 road games
- The Over is 9-3 in the Eagles last 12 games overall