Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings were two of the biggest surprises with the NFL odds. Minnesota surprisingly won the NFC North. But their lack of defense proved to be their playoff demise. Philadelphia improved from a 2021 NFC wild card team to NFC champion. Now, the Eagles and Vikings are favored to make the 2023 playoffs. Minnesota and Philadelphia could clash come playoff time. Hence, this season, Amazon Prime gets an outstanding matchup in its first game. The big question is if Minnesota’s defense can become merely average. And can Jalen Hurts stay healthy?
Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, September 14, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| TV Coverage: | Amazon Prime |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | +7 ( -110 ) | 48½ ( -110 ) | +260 |  |
| Eagles | -7 ( -110 ) | 48½ ( -110 ) | -320 | |
| ||||
Minnesota Vikings Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Vikings lost 20-17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as 4-point home favorites. The game went under the sports betting total of 45. Minnesota has a record of 0-1 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 6th for total offense, 3rd for passing, 30th for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 7th overall, 13th against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 15th for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 26th for the fewest turnovers lost and 26th for takeaways.
Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes without a turnover. Hence, the Buccaneers beat Minnesota in the season opener after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings. Additionally, Chase matched his career-long with a 57-yard field goal for the lead with 5:10 left. And then the Buccaneers forced a three-and-out on Minnesota’s last two possessions.
Namely, Mayfield, the first overall pick in the 2018 draft, is on his fourth team in three years. He takes over for the retired Tom Brady. In Sum, Mayfield completed 21 of 34 passes after a 3-for-11 start. He hit Mike Evans for a score right before halftime for a 10-all tie.
Philadelphia Eagles Team Overview
Last game, the Philadelphia Eagles won 25-20 against the New England Patriots as 3.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 43.5. Philadelphia has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. Philadelphia ranks 22nd for total offense, 22nd for passing, 13th for rushing, and 8th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 26th overall, 27th against the pass, 10th against the rush, and 16th for points allowed. Also, Philadelphia ranks 13th for the fewest turnovers lost and 9th for takeaways.
Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts threw a touchdown pass, and Darius Slay had a 70-yard interception return for a score. In turn, Philadelphia built a big early lead, then hung on at the finish to beat the New England Patriots. Hurts was 22 of 33 for 170 yards and the TD. But he had a costly fumble in the fourth quarter that gave the Patriots a chance. Jake Elliott kicked four field goals for Philadelphia. The Eagles didn’t reach the end zone after the first quarter.
Vikings at Eagles SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Philadelphia crowd and Prime Time showcase should propel the Eagles to an NFL betting odds cover.
Vikings at Eagles SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia Eagles.