Vikings vs. Falcons 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 8

Updated Dec. 8, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (10-2) will be trying to continue a five-game winning streak against the Atlanta Falcons (6-6). The Vikings are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6). The matchup has an over/under of 47 points.

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Vikings vs. Falcons Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Falcons Betting Information updated as of December 8, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-6	-112	-108	47	-109	-122

Vikings vs. Falcons Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-6)
Pick OU: Under (47)
Prediction: Vikings 30 - Falcons 15

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Atlanta

Game Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Falcons Recent Matchups

In their past five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has taken down Atlanta five times.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has scored 134 points versus Atlanta, while giving up only 87 points.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota has played 12 games, posting seven wins against the spread.
The Vikings have covered the spread twice when favored by 6 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
Minnesota games in 2024 have hit the over four times in 12 opportunities (33.3%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Vikings have won 77.8% of the time (7-2).
Looking at this matchup's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 71.4%.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	231.6 (2,779)	9
Rush yards	113 (1,356)	17
Points scored	24.8 (297)	11
Pass yards against	243.3 (2,920)	28
Rush yards against	81.3 (976)	1
Points allowed	18.3 (219)	5

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold has thrown for 2,952 yards (10th in the NFL), 23 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) and 10 interceptions this year. He is averaging 246 yards per game and 8.2 per attempt, while completing 67.6% of his passes.
To go along with his passing statistics, Darnold also has 187 rushing yards (fourth on the Vikings), with one rushing touchdown.
Aaron Jones' rushing statline this season includes 820 yards and three TDs. He is averaging 68.3 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt (16th in the NFL).
He's also caught 35 passes (on 41 targets) for 291 receiving yards with two touchdowns. He's averaging 24.3 receiving yards and 2.9 catches per game.
In the passing attack, Justin Jefferson, has totaled 1,038 receiving yards (second in the NFL) and five touchdowns after catching 68 balls on 100 targets. Per game, he's averaging 86.5 yards and 5.7 receptions through 12 games.
Jordan Addison averages 3.6 receptions and 57.5 yards per game, and has 575 total receiving yards and 36 catches. He's gotten 56 total targets, and has caught four touchdown passes.

Defense

On the defensive side for the Vikings, Andrew Van Ginkel has racked up 59 tackles, 15 TFL, nine sacks, and two interceptions in 2024.
Jonathan Greenard has 41 tackles, 14 TFL, 10 sacks, and two passes defended.
Byron Murphy has totaled 58 tackles, five TFL, and five interceptions this year.
Harrison Smith has two interceptions while tacking on 71 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and seven passes defended.

Atlanta Betting Info

Atlanta is 5-7-0 against the spread this season.
The Falcons covered the spread in their only game when underdogs by 6 points or more.
Atlanta's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this year.
The Falcons have won one of the four games they've played as underdogs this season.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 32.8% chance of a victory for the Falcons.

Falcons Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	242.8 (2,914)	5
Rush yards	117.8 (1,413)	14
Points scored	21.4 (257)	20
Pass yards against	221.7 (2,660)	21
Rush yards against	121.2 (1,454)	17
Points allowed	24.3 (291)	22

Atlanta's Key Players

Offense

This year through 12 games, Bijan Robinson has racked up 885 rushing yards (leading the Falcons and ninth in the NFL) and scored seven rushing touchdowns. He averages 73.8 yards per game and 4.6 per carry (14th in the NFL).
Robinson's contributions include 50 receptions (4.2 per game) on 55 targets for 386 yards (32.2 per game) and one receiving touchdown.
Through 12 games, Kirk Cousins has 3,052 passing yards (sixth-best in the NFL), with 17 touchdowns (10th in the NFL) against 13 interceptions and completing 67.4% of his passes.
Drake London has registered 796 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 70 receptions (ninth in the NFL), while being targeted 106 times this season.
Darnell Mooney has 737 receiving yards and five touchdowns from 52 receptions after getting 88 targets.

Defense

Kaden Elliss' 2024 showing includes 102 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks through 12 games. He leads the Falcons in tackles.
Jessie Bates III has two interceptions on top of 72 tackles, one TFL, and seven passes defended.
Dee Alford has one sack in addition to his one TFL and 56 tackles.
A.J. Terrell has put up two TFL, 57 tackles, and two interceptions over 11 games.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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