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I’ll take New Orleans plus two and a half at home. Our numbers make this a pick’em, Minnesota’s two best receivers are questionable, and the Saints’ quarterback has been better than their record. It’s a lean.
The Number
Our preview had Minnesota at 9.5 wins and New Orleans at 6.6. One point of spread for every win, plus three for the home team, makes this New Orleans by 0.1. The board has Minnesota by two and a half. That’s 2.6 points of daylight on the Saints. We cut that gap in half, because a preseason number knows less in October than it thinks it does, which leaves 1.3 points. That’s a small edge, so it’s a lean.
The line opened at two and a half and has dipped to one and a half at some shops, with the bets close to even. Take the two and a half where you can find it.
The Matchup
The Vikings are 4-0, but Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable, and left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out. The Saints are 1-3, but Tyler Shough has thrown for at least 252 yards in each of his last three games, and tight end Juwan Johnson has cleared 42 receiving yards in all three. If Minnesota is without its receivers, a home dog getting points with a quarterback this hot is the side I want.
Bottom Line
Take New Orleans plus two and a half at . Lean. Our numbers make this even, the board gives New Orleans two and a half, and Minnesota’s receivers are questionable. The Vikings being 4-0 keeps it a lean.
Same-Game Parlay
Three legs, one read: New Orleans stays in it because Shough keeps throwing and his tight end keeps catching. Every leg needs the same game, so this is one position, not three bets.
The angleShough throws for yards, Johnson gets his catches, and New Orleans stays within the number.
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Best Props for This Game
He’s cleared this in all three of his last games.
- Trend3 of 3: 252, 255 and 286
- MatchupHe practiced fully all week
He’s cleared this in each of his last three games.
- Trend3 of 3: 66, 53 and 59
- MatchupA steady target over the middle
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