New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

John Holler | Staff Writer

The New Orleans Saints (5-4) meet the Minnesota Vikings (5-4) on Sunday. Kickoff at US Bank Stadium is 1 p.m. (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Saints vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints have been one of the most erratic teams in the league, but are on a 2-game winning streak and atop the NFC South. New Orleans beat the Chicago Bears 24-17 last week, failing to cover as 9-point home favorites.

The Vikings have won 4 straight games and 5 of their last 6 even without star WR Justin Jefferson and QB Kirk Cousins. Minnesota beat the Atlanta Falscons 31-28 last week as a 3.5-point road underdog.

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Saints at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Saints -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Vikings +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints -2.5 (-120) | Vikings +2.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Saints at Vikings key injuries

Saints

DE Isaiah Foskey (quad) out

Vikings

QB Jaren Hall (concussion) out
TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) questionable
WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) questionable
DT Dean Lowry (groin) doubtful
WR K.J. Osborn (concussion) questionable

Saints at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Saints 24, Vikings 23

Moneyline

PASS

The Saints are 3-2 on the road this season, but it should be noted that 2 of those wins have come against the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots who are a combined 3-15.

The Saints are healthy, while the Vikings are not, which is why they're favored to win. However, having to invest 50 percent more than you will get in return isn't a smart bet to make.

Against the spread

TAKE VIKINGS +2.5 (+100)

The Vikings have won 4 straight games and won the last 2 without Cousins or Jefferson at their disposal. Last year the Vikings found ways to win close games and overcome adversity. They may not win, but they're worth getting 2.5 points at home.

The Saints have played just one game this season against a team that is in line to make the playoffs -- a loss to Jacksonville. At the moment, Minnesota would be the final wild card team.

The Saints have the ability to blow out the Vikings, but this should come down to the final couple of minutes. Getting 2.5 points is a hedge to that scenario, especially since Jefferson is listed as questionable on the injury report and hasn't officially been ruled out. If he plays, the line moves in a big way.

Over/Under

TAKE OVER 41 (-110).

The Saints have scored 24 or more points in 4 of the last 5 games and averaged 27 in that span. The Vikings haven't scored less than 19 points since Week 1, so they're capable of doing their part.

Both defenses are capable of dominating games, but both take a lot of risks that make them vulnerable to a big play down the field. All it will take is a couple of those plays -- or a couple of 40-yard pass interference penalties -- to help top this O/U number.

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