Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction August 9 NFL Preseason Week 1. Place a bet on the NFL preseason at YouWager.lv.

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Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction

Now we have the Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction for both teams.

The Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings will kick off their preseason campaigns in a matchup steeped in one-sided history. For bettors, the smart money may lean toward the Vikings, especially considering their home-field dominance, superior defense, and strong trends against AFC opponents. That said, the Texans’ strength in Saturday games and ability to control the clock could keep things closer than expected. If the total is set around the average preseason number in the mid-30s, trends slightly favor the UNDER, especially with Houston seeing seven of its last eight August games go under the total. While preseason games are notoriously hard to predict due to limited starter reps, the Vikings’ consistency and defense make them the safer bet in this August 9 showdown.

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Head to Head

Next in this Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction, we have the head to head:

Date	Team	Opp	Close	Result	ATS/OU
Sep 22, 2024	Texans	@Vikings	-1.5 / 46.5	Lost 7-34	Lost / Under
Oct 4, 2020	Texans	Vikings	-3.5 / 52.5	Lost 23-31	Lost / Over
Oct 9, 2016	Texans	Vikings	-6 / 38.5	Lost 0-0	Lost / Under
Aug 9, 2013	Texans	Vikings	+1 / 35.5	Lost 0-0	Won / Under
Dec 23, 2012	Texans	@Vikings	+7.5 / 43	Lost 0-0	Won / Under
Aug 30, 2012	Texans	@Vikings	+3.5 / 37	Lost 0-0	Won / Under
Sep 1, 2011	Texans	Vikings	-3 / 37.5	Lost 0-0	Lost / Under
Aug 31, 2009	Texans	@Vikings	+3 / 40.5	Lost 0-0	Won / Under
Nov 2, 2008	Texans	Vikings	-6.5 / 46.5	Lost 0-0	Lost / Under
Oct 10, 2004	Texans	@Vikings	-3.5 / 49.5	Lost 0-0	Lost / Under

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Houston

Here is the Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction for Houston:

Houston has struggled both outright and against the spread when traveling to Minnesota, holding a dismal 1-4 ATS mark in its last five visits. That said, the Texans have shown a knack for exceeding expectations on Saturdays, covering 11 of their last 16 such games. Their recent form is mixed—winning five of their last ten—but they do bring a strong rushing attack and excellent time of possession stats into this game.

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Houston Trends

Now in this Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction, we have the trends for Houston:

• Over the past six games, Houston has a record of 4-2 against the spread.
• Over the past ten games versus Minnesota, Houston has a head-to-head record of 2-8.
• In its last ten games versus Minnesota, Houston has a head-to-head record of 2-8.
• If Houston plays Minnesota on the road, the team has a record of 1-4 against the spread in its last five games.
• Over the course of the last 14 games that Houston has played against teams from the National Football Conference, the total has been underdetermined in ten of those games.
• In the last six games that Houston has played against teams from the National Football Conference North division, the team has a winning percentage of 1-5.
• Seven out of the eight games that Houston has played in the month of August have seen the total go UNDER.
• In its previous sixteen games played on a Saturday, Houston has a winning record of 11-5 against the spread.

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Houston Last 10 Games

Next in this Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction, we have the last 10 games for Houston:

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread	Total	Moneyline
1/18/25	@KC	L 23-14	L+7.5	U42.5	L+324
1/11/25	LAC	W 32-12	W+2.5	O43.5	W+137
1/05/25	@TEN	W 23-14	W-3.0	U45	W-155
12/25/24	BAL	L 31-2	L+1.5	U45.5	L+108
12/21/24	@KC	L 27-19	L+4.5	U47	L+170
12/15/24	MIA	W 20-12	W-2.5	U49.5	W-142
12/01/24	@JAC	W 23-20	W+1.0	U47	W-105
11/24/24	TEN	L 32-27	L-5.5	O46.5	L-218
11/18/24	@DAL	W 34-10	W+3.0	U49	W+130
11/10/24	DET	L 26-23	L-0.5	O48.5	L-110

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Minnesota

Here is the Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction for Minnesota:

Minnesota has historically dominated this series, winning eight of the last ten meetings. While preseason games often deviate from regular season form, these trends are hard to ignore. Minnesota has been red-hot both late last season and against the spread in recent contests. The Vikings are 9-2 in their last eleven games and a perfect 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. Their defense, ranked 4th in points allowed and 2nd in stopping the run, gives them a strong foundation to limit Houston’s ground game. Minnesota also has the advantage of having played well in August games, going 4-1 ATS in their last five, and tends to open the preseason with purpose. Their recent offensive production has been solid too, with four games of 30+ points down the stretch, showcasing balance and explosiveness that’s hard to match.

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Minnesota Trends

Now in this Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction, we have the trends for Minnesota:

• Over the past six games, Minnesota has a record of 4-2 against the spread.
• Minnesota has a winning record of 9-2 in its previous 11 games.
• In four of Minnesota’s last six games versus Houston, the total has been higher than the point spread.
• In its last five games played at home, Minnesota has a perfect 5-0 record against the spread.
• When playing at home versus Houston, Minnesota has a record of 4-1 against the spread in its last five games.
• Over the course of the last five games that Minnesota has played against an opponent from the American Football Conference, the total has been underrated in five of those games.
• In the last six games that Minnesota has played against teams from the American Football Conference South division, the team has a winning record of 5-1.
• After five games played in August, Minnesota has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
• Over the past eight games that Minnesota has played on a Saturday, the total has been over in six of those games.

Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction: Minnesota Last 10 Games

Next in this Texans vs Vikings Betting Prediction, we have the last 10 games for Minnesota:

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

 

 

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