Philadelphia Eagles vs Minnesota Vikings NFL match analysis, predictions and odds
The Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) and Minnesota Vikings (0-1) meet for a Week 2 matchup at the Lincoln Financial Field this coming Thursday. The Philadelphia Eagles secured a season-opening victory against the New England Patriots, propelling them to the top spot in the NFC East. Conversely, a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has placed the Minnesota Vikings in third position in the NFC North. In their previous encounter, the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a 24-7 victory. Based on the odds, the home team is expected to have little difficulty securing another win in this matchup.
Form Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up a rather mixed preseason with a 0-2-1 record. Yet, they started the regular season on a strong note, securing a 20-25 victory over the New England Patriots.
The Philadelphia Eagles had a hard time getting their offense to work properly in the preseason, resulting in them averaging 16.7 points per game. Their scoring average in the previous season was 29.1 points. Defensively, the Philadelphia Eagles gave up 21.7 points per preseason game and 19.8 points over the course of the previous campaign.
The Philadelphia Eagles are considered frontrunners for this season’s Super Bowl. Their impressive roster fuels high expectations. With a strong track record, they enter the season as favorites. All eyes are on them as they aim to secure another title and solidify their Super Bowl legacy.
Form Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t get the start they hoped for in their regular season opener. The away team suffered a 17-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Looking to rebound, they’re gearing up for a crucial road game after posting a 0-3 record in the preseason.
During the preseason, the Minnesota Vikings encountered difficulties in establishing a consistent offensive rhythm. Their offense averaged 15.3 points per game. In the prior season, their scoring average stood at 24.9 points. On the defensive side, the Minnesota Vikings allowed an average of 22.0 points per game during the preseason. They allowed 25.4 points throughout the preceding campaign.
In the previous season, the Minnesota Vikings clinched the top spot in the NFC North standings with an impressive 13-5 record. This season, the visiting team aspires to further improve their performance. Nevertheless, just like every other NFL team, their primary focus at the moment is securing a playoff spot during the regular season.
H2H
The total went under 49.0 points in the most recent encounter between these two sides in September 2022. The Philadelphia Eagles won the match 24-7 against the Minnesota Vikings at the Lincoln Financial Field. In the past five matchups, the Philadelphia Eagles claimed three wins against the Minnesota Vikings to go 3-2-0 in this series.
The Philadelphia Eagles managed an average of 24.4 points a game in their ten most recent outings against the Minnesota Vikings, who averaged 20.1 points.
Standings
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Minnesota Vikings (+255) | Philadelphia Eagles (-315)
- Against the spread (ATS): Minnesota Vikings +7.0 (-110) | Philadelphia Eagles -7.0 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 49.0 (-110) | (-110)
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Moneyline
Take the Philadelphia Eagles to win (1.32) outright.
Betting on the Philadelphia Eagles to win this Week 2 matchup gives you odds of -315, which implies they have a 76% chance of winning. The home team has won four of the last 10 games Coming off a 17-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a swift bounce-back seems uncertain for the Minnesota Vikings. Their +255 odds place them in the underdog position.
The Philadelphia Eagles have the edge at the Lincoln Financial Field, with the -315 and their 24-7 win against the Minnesota Vikings in their last match. This makes a bet on the Philadelphia Eagles to win a strong choice.
Against the Spread
Back the Philadelphia Eagles -7.0 (1.91) for the best chance of a payout.
The Philadelphia Eagles are favored by 7 points against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 betting lines. This leaves them heavy favorites to win Thursday’s matchup outright. The last five rounds between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings have been rather one-sided, with an average winning margin of up to 15.8 points.
The Philadelphia Eagles have gone 1-0 ATS this season and 0-0 ATS at the Lincoln Financial Field. In their previous eight games, the Philadelphia Eagles went 4-4 ATS overall and 2-4 ATS in the last six games at home.
The Minnesota Vikings were unsuccessful in covering the spread in four of the last five games. Their record is 0-1 ATS for the season. The visitors are 1-1 ATS from their two most recent road trips, as well as 2-4 ATS in their last six games overall.
Over/Under
Total under 49.0 (1.91) is your best bet for this game.
The last ten head-to-head games saw an average of 44.5 points. Based on this stat alone, the total may end somewhere between 40 and 45 points when the Minnesota Vikings visit the Philadelphia Eagles.
For this latest showdown, the total line is available at 49.0. This is 7.2 points higher than the combined 41.8-point average the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings put up in their last five meetings. Betting on the Under in the total market returns odds of -110.
The Philadelphia Eagles have gone 1-0 O/U for the season. The total went over in four of their last five games. Fans have witnessed 46.4 points on average in the last five Philadelphia Eagles home games. The score dipped below the total three times, going 4-4 O/U in the last eight matches overall.
The Minnesota Vikings are 0-1 O/U against the total this season. Their record on the road is 0-0 O/U. The average number of points scored in the past 10 Minnesota Vikings matches was 41.0, with three of these games finishing under the total.