Vikings at Saints Week 4 Preview and Prediction

Get ready with odds, best bets and analysis for this NFC showdown

By Matthew Horner – Sep 26, 2022, 9:58pm

The Vikings narrowly escaped a bad loss to the Detroit Lions by coming back at home to grab a victory 28-24. They failed to cover the spread again, and now sit at 1-2 ATS on the season. We also can't forget that this game will be played across the pond in London, UK. That can have a huge impact on both teams in terms of time change, so that is something to keep an eye on.

Minnesota took advantage of Detroit's leaky defense in Week 3, and QB Kirk Cousins went 24-of-41 for 260 passing yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions, while also benefiting from solid pass protection that only allowed one sack. RB Dalvin Cook rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries, but sustained an apparent shoulder injury. Something to monitor as we move forward, but it doesn't look like it is too serious. Alexander Mattison is one of the better backup RBs in the league, so they have him to rely on if Cook can 't go.

The Saints have been really vulnerable against the run this season, so Cook or Mattison might have a big game on the ground again in Week 4. Minnesota's defense could also take advantage of Jameis Winston's turnover-prone style of play, as the guy loves to throw picks. Winston now has five interceptions in the Saints' first three games.

The Vikings are 2-2 against the spread in their last four games overall.
  
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