Account of quarterback Kirk Cousins arrival an already good Minnesota team is touted as even better. Accordingly, Cousins is seen as the missing link to the Vikings Super Bowl dreams. Last year Case Keenum took the Purple Gang to the NFC Championship game. But Philadelphia shattered the Vikings dreams 38-7. Following that Cousins was considered the answer. His arrival has made Minnesota a hot bet on NFL pick in the NFC. Counter to that is San Francisco’s remarkable close to 2017. The 49ers won their last five games with four payouts. And quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo became a star.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings
Date and Time: Sunday, September 9, 2018, 1 p.m. ET
Location: US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bet on NFL odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
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| 49ers | +6 (-115) | 46 (-110) |  |
| Vikings | -6 (-105) | 46 (-110) | |
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49ers vs. Vikings TV Coverage: FOX
San Francisco 49ers
It is true that San Francisco is a trendy bet on NFL choice based on their strong 2017 finish. More emphatically the 49ers are now a favorite to contend for the NFC West. Garoppolo finished with a 96.2 passer rating. Including 8.76 yards per attempt with a 67% completion rate. Not withstanding the great numbers remains the fact he has never started an entire season. It follows that more sober gamblers are taking a wait and see approach. Meanwhile this is a franchise that reached rock bottom after Jim Harbaugh’s departure. Overall improvement has been slow.
Minnesota Vikings
Immediately after leaving Washington Kirk Cousins was hailed as a Minnesota hero. Certainly, he is thrilled to be out of the toxic culture of the Washington Redskins. What’s more he has a proven record as an NFL starter. As a matter of fact, he was the Washington starter the past three seasons. Subsequently Cousins has posted passer ratings of 93.9 or better in that span. So too will Cousins have a superior supporting cast at Minnesota.
Stats to Consider
San Francisco has been an excellent road dog betting value as of late. For example, the 49ers have covered the spread in six of their last eight in that role. Five of their last seven as away pups have gone under the total. Increasingly the Vikings have also impressed gamblers as a home chalk. To show Minnesota has paid in 14 of their last 20 laying points to visitors. Four of their last six in that situation have gone under the total.
Team vs. Team
This has been a back and forth series with the offshore bookmaker. To begin with the last four meetings between these teams have seen each side cover twice. However, five of the last six between San Francisco and Minnesota have gone under the total. Above all the Vikings have had a firm grip on the sack of cash at home against the 49ers. To be exact Minnesota is 8-1 vs. the line hosting San Francisco. Six of the last eight in this series at Minnesota have gone under the total.
Matchup to Watch
From this point the Bet on NFL hype ends for San Francisco. Of major concern is whether or not they can sustain success for an entire season. On this occasion Minnesota is the proven side.
49ers vs. Vikings Bet on NFL Picks
To sum up the Vikings have the experience and track record to rate the call.
49ers vs. Vikings Bet on NFL Pick: Minnesota Vikings
49ers vs. Vikings Bet on NFL Score Prediction: Vikings 24, 49ers 13
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