Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Point Spread Picks

Last place Minnesota has used three quarterbacks who have combined for 13 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. The offense is 28th in total yards, 31st on third down (30.77%), and 25th in points scored (20.4 per game). Undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer (42 passing yards) is in line to start while J.J. McCarthy (6 TDs, 10 picks) is out with a concussion. The Vikings have lost three in a row, averaging 14 points per game, all UNDER the total. Meanwhile, Seattle has won eight of 10, anchored by a defense that ranks seventh in yards allowed and points allowed (19.7 per game), and sixth on third downs (35.44%). The Seahawks have covered nine of the last ten games following a great defensive performance in which they allowed 75 or fewer rushing yards. Seattle is also perfect this season following an explosive 30+ point performance. Play Seattle and take the game to go UNDER the total. 

The Seattle Seahawks got behind Green Bay early and never recovered last week. The defense allowed 30 or more points for the first time since October 27 vs. the Bills, who are scoring 30 or more on every one. The Seahawks damaged their playoff hopes with the loss and are facing a must-win situation Sunday vs. the 12-2 Vikings. I am not sold on this Minnesota team. The Vikings will get a lot of action this week, but is it justified? Minnesota brings a seven-game winning streak into this game, but none of the seven teams have a winning record on the season and cumulatively have a record of 34-64. They have had the most manageable schedule in the league over the last seven games. Playing a good Seattle team on the road will give them a lot of trouble, and the Seahawks, off a loss and needing a win at home, are a very live dog. Make the play on Seattle.

Seattle is on the way up while Minnesota is retooling. The Seahawks just missed starting 2-0 after losing in OT at home to a talented Tennessee squad. Seattle rolled in its only road game, winning at Indy, 28-16. QB Russell Wilson (6 TDs, 0 INTs) is off to another great start, and the defense is ranked #12 in turnovers. The Seahawks are 34-15-4 ATS after a defeat and 21-9 ATS after scoring and allowing 30+ points in their last contest. They're also 33-16-3 ATS after getting 250+ yards passing in the last game. Winless Minnesota has defensive problems, allowing 27 and 34 points. They are also ranked #27 in yards allowed, #25 in passing yards given up, and #26 in points surrendered. The Vikings listed seven players (four starters) on their injury report, including RB Dalvin Cook (ankle). Minnesota had more talent than this the last three years, and Seattle beat them in two meetings, 27-26 and 37-30. Also, NFL home teams like the Vikings that gave up 24+ points the previous season are 8-32 ATS after scoring 30+ points in the last game. Play Seattle.

Minnesota finally won a game, although it was against the lowly Houston Texans, and Dalvin Cook ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings escaped after a review nullified what would have been a touchdown catch by Will Fuller with about a minute left. Seattle remained unbeaten with a 31-23 victory over Miami as Russell Wilson threw for 360 yards and two TDs, and the Seahawks have scored at least 30 points in every game this season. The Seahawks racked up 441 total yards of offense, and they rank #3 in the NFL in total yards gained and #3 in passing yards. The Vikings are #29 in yards allowed while giving up 31.3 points per game. Minnesota has not beaten the Seahawks since 2009 in six meetings. The Vikings are 1-6 ATS their last seven games following a win and 6-15 ATS versus teams with winning records. Also, Minnesota is 3-7 ATS its last 10 as a road underdog. Seattle is 6-1-1 ATS its last eight games as a favorite and 7-3 ATS its last 10 games following a win. Look for Seattle to stay undefeated in a big way. Play the Seahawks for a Max Play.