Texans vs. Vikings 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 22

Published Sep. 20, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Houston Texans (2-0) are considered favorites (-2) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game versus the Minnesota Vikings (2-0) on September 22, 2024, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, airing on CBS. The matchup has an over/under of 46.5 points.

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Texans vs. Vikings Odds & Betting Lines

Texans vs Vikings Betting Information updated as of September 18, 2024, 3:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Texans	-2	-112	-108	46.5	-108	-112

Texans vs. Vikings Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (+2)
Pick OU: Under (46.5)
Prediction: Vikings 23 - Texans 17

How to Watch Houston vs. Minnesota

Game Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Texans vs. Vikings Recent Matchups

Over their last four meetings, Minnesota has totaled four wins versus Houston.
Over their last four head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has scored 116 points, while Houston has posted 68.

Houston Betting Info

Houston is winless against the spread this season.
The Texans have not covered the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
Houston's games this year have hit the over one time in two opportunities (50%).
The Texans have been moneyline favorites in two other games this season, and they won both.
The Texans have a 57.4% chance to win this matchup, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Texans Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	219.5 (439)	12
Rush yards	144 (288)	10
Points scored	24 (48)	12
Pass yards against	166.5 (333)	11
Rush yards against	87.5 (175)	7
Points allowed	20 (40)	13

Houston's Key Players

Offense

C.J. Stroud has 494 passing yards (eighth in the NFL), three touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and zero interceptions this year. He has completed 69.1% of his attempts, averaging 247 yards per game and 7.3 per attempt.
Nico Collins has 14 receptions (seventh in the NFL) for 252 yards (first in the NFL) and one TD. Through two games, he is averaging seven catches and 126 yards per game.
Joe Mixon has 184 rushing yards (seventh in the NFL) with one touchdown (92 yards per game through two games).
Mixon has picked up six catches, 44 yards and zero TDs through the air.
Stefon Diggs has 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns (second in the NFL) with 10 catches on 12 targets. He is averaging five receptions and 35 yards per game.

Defense

On defense, Henry To'o To'o has 20 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in 2024.
Azeez Al-Shaair has 15 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
Danielle Hunter has collected six tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Mario Edwards Jr. has two sacks (first on the Texans) to go with his two TFL and four tackles this year.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota is a perfect 2-0-0 against the spread so far this season.
This year, the Vikings won ATS in their only game as an underdog of 2 points or more.
Games involving Minnesota have yet to hit the over once this year.
The Vikings won the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
The Vikings have a 46.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	229 (458)	7
Rush yards	128.5 (257)	14
Points scored	25.5 (51)	9
Pass yards against	230 (460)	25
Rush yards against	88 (176)	8
Points allowed	11.5 (23)	3

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Through two games played this year, Sam Darnold has amassed 476 passing yards (10th-best in the NFL), while throwing four touchdowns (fourth in the NFL) against two interceptions and completing 72% of his attempts.
He's added 35 yards on the ground (third on the Vikings), while scoring zero rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 17.5 yards per game and 4.4 per attempt.
Justin Jefferson has 192 receiving yards (fifth in the NFL) and two touchdowns (second in the NFL) on eight receptions, while being targeted 13 times.
Aaron Jones is averaging 63 rushing yards per game this season (126 total yards), while scoring one rushing touchdown.
In addition to his rushing stats, Jones has pulled down seven passes (on eight targets) for 51 yards (third on the Vikings). He averages 25.5 yards per game.
Jalen Nailor has four catches for 75 yards and two receiving touchdowns (second in the NFL). He averages two yards per game in two games and has been targeted five times.

Defense

Patrick Jones II has recorded four sacks (first on the Vikings and third in the NFL) to go with four TFL and nine tackles through two games in 2024.
Blake Cashman has 19 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
Andrew Van Ginkel has two sacks (second on the Vikings) in addition to his two TFL, eight tackles, and one interception.
Josh Metellus has one TFL, 11 tackles, and one interception.

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