Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction Week 2 August 16
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Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction
The Week 2 preseason matchup between the New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings is shaping up to be a clash of contrasting styles and betting trends. From a betting standpoint, both teams present intriguing angles. The Patriots have been a reliable cover team against NFC North opponents, going 8-2 ATS in their last ten matchups. They’ve also hit the OVER in five of their last six against NFC foes, which contrasts with Minnesota’s tendency toward the UNDER, especially at home. With the Vikings going 5-0 ATS in August games and showing no signs of slowing down in preseason action, the edge may tilt toward Minnesota both straight up and against the spread. This game will likely come down to whether New England can overcome its road struggles and offensive limitations against a disciplined, home-dominant Vikings squad.
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: Head to Head
| Date | Team | Opp | Close | Result | ATS/OU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2022 | Patriots | @Vikings | +3 / 41.5 | Lost 26-33 | Lost / Over |
| Dec 2, 2018 | Patriots | Vikings | -6 / 50 | Won 24-10 | Won / Under |
| Sep 14, 2014 | Patriots | Vikings | +3.5 / 49 | Lost 0-0 | Won / Under |
| Oct 31, 2010 | Patriots | @Vikings | +5 / 44.5 | Lost 0-0 | Won / Under |
| Oct 30, 2006 | Patriots | Vikings | +1 / 39.5 | Lost 0-0 | Won / Under |
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: New England
The Week 2 preseason matchup between the New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings is shaping up to be a clash of contrasting styles and betting trends. New England comes in with a solid historical record against Minnesota, winning five of the last six meetings straight up. However, that past dominance may not be enough to overcome their current offensive issues. The Patriots have been particularly ineffective in the passing game, ranking last in the league at just 176.18 yards per contest. They will need their rushing attack, which is ranked 14th, to carry the load against a Vikings defense that’s among the best in the NFL at stopping the run.
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: New England Trends
- In its last six games, New England is 4-2 ATS.
- In seven of New England’s last eight games, the total has gone OVER.
- In its last 17 games, New England has a 4-13 SU record.
- In their previous five meetings with Minnesota, New England is 4-1 ATS.
- In their previous six meetings with Minnesota, New England is 5-1 SU.
- In its last eight away games, New England has a 1-7 SU record.
- In four of their last five away games versus Minnesota, New England has had the total go UNDER.
- Five of New England’s previous six games against a National Football Conference opponent have seen the total go OVER.
- In its last ten games against a team in the National Football Conference North division, New England is 8-2 ATS.
- In its last six Saturday games, New England is 1-5 ATS.
New England Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1/05/25
|
BUF
|
W 23-16
|
W+3.5
|
U44.5
|
W+150
|
|
12/28/24
|
LAC
|
L 40-7
|
L+2.5
|
O41
|
L+114
|
|
12/22/24
|
@BUF
|
L 24-21
|
W+7.5
|
O44.5
|
L+280
|
|
12/15/24
|
@ARI
|
L 30-17
|
L+3.0
|
O44
|
L+130
|
|
12/01/24
|
IND
|
L 25-24
|
W+2.0
|
O44
|
L+105
|
|
11/24/24
|
@MIA
|
L 34-15
|
L+6.5
|
O45
|
L+215
|
|
11/17/24
|
LAR
|
L 28-22
|
L+4.0
|
O44.5
|
L+164
|
|
11/10/24
|
@CHI
|
W 19-3
|
W+4.5
|
U43
|
W+164
|
|
11/03/24
|
@TEN
|
L 20-17
|
L+2.5
|
U41
|
L+120
|
|
10/27/24
|
NYJ
|
W 25-22
|
W+3.5
|
O42
|
W+145
|
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: Minnesota
Minnesota’s recent form has been impressive, especially at home. The Vikings have gone 10-2 straight up in their last twelve games and remain undefeated in their last six home contests. Their defense has been outstanding against the run, allowing just 93.22 rushing yards per game, forcing opponents into pass-heavy game plans. This plays directly into Minnesota’s strategic approach, but their 29th-ranked pass defense could give the Patriots some opportunities if New England can exploit those vulnerabilities through the air. Still, given the Patriots’ bottom-ranked passing production, that’s far from a guaranteed advantage.
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: Minnesota Trends
- In its last seven games, Minnesota has a 5-2 ATS record.
- In eight of Minnesota’s previous twelve games, the total has been UNDER.
- In its previous 12 games, Minnesota is 10-2 SU.
- Eight of Minnesota’s previous ten games against New England have seen the total fall UNDER.
- In their previous six home games, Minnesota is 6-0 SU.
- In four of Minnesota’s previous five home games versus New England, the total has gone UNDER.
- In six of Minnesota’s previous six games against an American Football Conference opponent, the total has been UNDER.
- In its last five games against teams in the American Football Conference East division, Minnesota has a 5-0 ATS record.
- In its last five August games, Minnesota has a 5-0 ATS record.
- In their last five Saturday games, Minnesota has a 4-1 record against SU.
Minnesota Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1/13/25
|
@LAR
|
L 27-9
|
L-0.5
|
O23
|
L-130
|
|
1/05/25
|
@DET
|
L 31-9
|
L+5.0
|
U47.5
|
L+170
|
|
12/29/24
|
GB
|
W 27-25
|
W+2.0
|
O45.5
|
W+114
|
|
12/22/24
|
@SEA
|
W 27-24
|
W+2.0
|
O45.5
|
W+105
|
|
12/16/24
|
CHI
|
W 30-12
|
W+1.0
|
U46
|
W-110
|
|
12/08/24
|
ATL
|
W 42-21
|
W+1.0
|
O45
|
W-102
|
|
12/01/24
|
ARI
|
W 23-22
|
L-1.5
|
U45.5
|
W-120
|
|
11/24/24
|
@CHI
|
W 30-27
|
W+3.0
|
O45
|
W+130
|
|
11/17/24
|
@TEN
|
W 23-13
|
W-1.0
|
U43.5
|
W-115
|
|
11/10/24
|
@JAC
|
W 12-7
|
W+3.0
|
U44.5
|
W+136
|
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: Overall
| NE Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MIN Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.00 | 30 | Points Scored | 4 | 19.94 |
| 176.18 | 32 | Passing Yards | 29 | 239.94 |
| 115.76 | 14 | Rushing Yards | 2 | 93.22 |
| 29:20 | 25 | Time on Field | 13 | 29:45 |
| 60.47 | 26 | Number of Plays | 22 | 62.72 |
| 4.83 | 29 | Yards Per Play | 11 | 5.31 |
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: Scoring
| NE Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MIN Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.00 | 30 | Points Scored | 4 | 19.94 |
| 3.41 | 25 | First Quarter | 5 | 3.17 |
| 4.82 | 30 | Second Quarter | 6 | 5.50 |
| 2.35 | 32 | Third Quarter | 9 | 4.33 |
| 6.41 | 16 | Fourth Quarter | 21 | 6.94 |
Patriots vs Vikings Preseason Betting Prediction: Passing
| NE Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MIN Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176.18 | 32 | Passing Yards | 29 | 239.94 |
| 31.18 | 24 | Pass Attempts | 31 | 36.89 |
| 20.18 | 22 | Pass Completions | 31 | 24.11 |
| 3.06 | 26 | Sacks | 6 | 2.83 |
| 20.47 | 6 | Sack Yards | 27 | 19.39 |
| 8.73 | 32 | Yards Per Pass | 12 | 9.95 |
Rushing
| NE Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MIN Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115.76 | 14 | Rushing Yards | 2 | 93.22 |
| 26.24 | 18 | Rush Attempts | 3 | 23.00 |
| 4.41 | 14 | Yards Per Rush | 4 | 4.05 |
Turn Overs
| NE Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MIN Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | 13 | Interceptions | 1 | 1.33 |
| 1.76 | 32 | Fumbles | 22 | 1.00 |
| 0.71 | 28 | Fumbles LosNew England | 5 | 0.50 |
| 1.35 | 23 | Total Turnovers | 2 | 1.83 |
| 6.53 | 20 | Penalties | 1 | 8.39 |
| 53.88 | 21 | Penalty Yards | 1 | 71.11 |
Drives & Special Teams
| NE Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MIN Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29:20 | 25 | Time on Field | 13 | 29:45 |
| 60.47 | 26 | Number of Plays | 22 | 62.72 |
| 4.83 | 29 | Yards Per Play | 11 | 5.31 |
| 4.12 | 22 | Punts | 13 | 3.83 |
| 49.80 | 2 | Punt Average | 25 | 48.59 |
| 66.94 | 20 | Return Yards | 2 | 38.39 |
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