Vikings vs Steelers Point Spread and Betting Odds

Game:
Minnesota Vikings (6-0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)

Vikings vs Steelers Sportsbook.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
Minnesota Vikings +230
Pittsburgh Steelers -270

Point Spread:
Minnesota Vikings +6
Pittsburgh Steelers -6

Over/Under:
46

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Date:
Sunday October 25, 2009 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

Pre-Game:
The Vikings vs Steelers is the game of the week in my book, and I would think most would agree. You will notice the Steelers are favored to win this game although the Vikings are undefeated. That should tell you what home field advantage means in the NFL.

Last week, the Vikings pulled off a close victory against the Baltimore Ravens, 33-31 in Minnesota. Very close and good game as I predicted last week. The Steelers had a fairly easy win against the Cleveland Browns, beating them 27-14 in Pittsburgh.

Vikings:
Well, the Vikings won again and Brett Favre is 6-0 for the first time in his career. Who would have guessed it would have been with the team in the purple jerseys, the Vikings. Minnesota’s offense is currently ranked 2nd in points per game at 31.5, 14th in total yards per game at 348.2, 17th in passing yards per game at 223.2, and 9th in rushing yards per game at 125.0. The Vikings defense are ranked 18th in points allowed per game at 20.2, 18th in yards allowed per game at 341.8, 24th in pass yards allowed per game at 248.3, and 9th in rushing yards allowed per game at 93.5.

Steelers:
The Steelers are finally starting to look like defending Super Bowl champs. Pittsburgh’s offense is currently ranked 14th in points per game at 23.3, 5th in total yards per game at 403.7, 2nd in passing yards per game at 296.7, and 15th in rushing yards per game at 107.0. The Steelers defense are ranked 11th in points allowed per game at 18.7, 3rd in yards allowed per game at 275.2, 12th in pass yards allowed per game at 200.7, and 2nd in rushing yards allowed per game at 74.5.

Vikings vs Steelers Prediction:
This is going to be a great game, and the game of the week. Although the Steelers are picked to win this game outright, I have the Vikings winning this game and therefore beating the point spread betting lines. The main two reasons, Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. Brett Favre is doing whatever it takes to win football games, and he is getting it done. Last week the Vikings played the Ravens, whose rushing defense was ranked 4th in the NFL, and Peterson still rushed for 143 yards. This game, the Steelers are ranked 2nd in rushing defense but I still see Peterson rushing for 100+ yards. Vikings win a low scoring game.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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