Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles Point Spread Picks

Philadelphia has had extra time to prepare after losing to the Giants on Thursday night. QB Jalen Hurts (8 TDs, one INT) leads the offense, and RB Saquon Barkley matches up well against a Minnesota defense that is 24th against the run. The Eagles are on a 7-2 ATS run on the road. Minnesota QBs have been sacked 21 times in five games. QB Carson Wentz is dealing with a sore left shoulder, while QB J.J. McCarthy has missed the past three games with an ankle injury. The Vikings' linebackers have struggled in coverage, so back the defending champs. Play Philadelphia.

The Minnesota offense outgained Tampa Bay 369-242, and Kirk Cousins threw for 344 yards and two TDs while Justin Jefferson had nine catches for 150 yards, but the Vikings were victimized by two lost fumbles and went down to defeat 20-17. The Buccaneers had only 73 rushing yards on 33 carries and the Vikings are 5-0-1 ATS their past six games after allowing fewer than 90 yards rushing their previous game. Philadelphia is only 3-4 ATS dating to last season although the Eagles barely did cover in Week 1 against New England by winning 25-20 and nearly blowing a 16-0 lead. Jalen Hurts threw a TD pass and Darius Slay returned an interception 70 yards for a score, but the Eagles didn't score a touchdown after the first quarter. Minnesota is 47-23 ATS following a loss and it has covered the number five of six Thursday games. Philadelphia is 5-12 ATS its past 17 September games and it was outgained 382-251 by the Patriots last week. Take the Vikings.

Both offenses enjoyed impressive season openers, but Minnesota especially was effective on the defensive side in its 23-7 win over Green Bay. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson had 184 receiving yards and two TDs for the Vikings and Kirk Cousins was 23 of 32 passing for 277 yards and no interceptions. Jalen Hurts threw for 243 yards and ran for 90 yards for Philadelphia and A.J. Brown had 155 yards receiving, but the Eagles almost blew a 17-point lead before beating Detroit 38-35. Defensive end Derek Barnett of the Eagles suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third quarter. The Eagles didn't cover against the Lions and they now are 3-14 ATS their past 17 September games and they are 3-13 ATS their past 16 Week Two games. Also, Philly hasn't covered the number their last four games dating to last season and the Eagles will be facing a more prolific offense this week against new Vikings coach, Kevin O'Connell, who was the offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-winning Rams. Minnesota is 9-2 OVER its past 11 road games and the Eagles have soared OVER five straight at home. Take the Vikings and the OVER.

Philadelphia is well-coached off a pair of impressive wins at the Packers (34-27) and over the Jets (31-6). The offense is seventh in points scored (28.2 per game), while the defense is top 10 in yards allowed, and tops against the run while allowing 63 yards per contest. The Eagles are on a 7-3 spread run, including five straight covers against winning teams. Minnesota also played the Packers and lost 21-16, dropping to 1-7 ATS against winning teams. The Vikings are 10-24 ATS after allowing 75 or fewer rushing yards in two straight games, while the Eagles are 13-4 ATS after allowing 99 or fewer rushing yards in two straight contests. Philly is on a 7-3 ATS run against the Vikings with the dog covering five straight meetings. Play Philadelphia.