Vikings vs 49ers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 8, 2024, 5:05PM
The Minnesota Vikings will face the favoured San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 2 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, beginning at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Vikings vs 49ers game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs San Francisco NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the 49ers a 63% chance of defeating the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings vs 49ers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Vikings $2.70, 49ers $1.49
- Line: Vikings +4 ($1.91), 49ers -4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Vikings at $2.70 and the 49ers at $1.49.
The Vikings are listed as 4-point underdogs against the 49ers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite 49ers (-4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Vikings (+4) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Vikings vs 49ers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.70 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings +4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the 49ers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Vikings to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Vikings vs 49ers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 2 is the 49ers winning 24-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs San Francisco game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Vikings vs 49ers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Vikings vs 49ers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, San Francisco's Jordan Mason is the most likely player to score the first TD in Vikings vs 49ers.
Mason has a 13.6% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the 49ers RB has a 53.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 11.1% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 10.7% probability
- Ty Chandler: 5.2% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 4.6% probability
- Brandon Powell: 4.4% probability
49ers First TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 13.6% probability
- Deebo Samuel: 10.8% probability
- Brandon Aiyuk: 9.0% probability
- George Kittle: 7.4% probability
- Jauan Jennings: 4.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 47.0% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 45.8% probability
- Ty Chandler: 25.9% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 22.1% probability
- Brandon Powell: 21.0% probability
49ers Anytime TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 53.5% probability
- Deebo Samuel: 45.4% probability
- Brandon Aiyuk: 38.0% probability
- George Kittle: 33.4% probability
- Jauan Jennings: 19.9% probability
Vikings-49ers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Sam Darnold is projected for 239 passing yards. The 49ers' Brock Purdy is expected to throw for 267 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 239 projected passing yards
49ers Starting QB
- Brock Purdy: 267 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 60 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 34 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 11 projected yards
49ers Rushing Yards
- Jordan Mason: 82 projected yards
- Deebo Samuel: 11 projected yards
- Brock Purdy: 11 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 93 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 31 projected yards
- Brandon Powell: 25 projected yards
- Johnny Mundt: 19 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 19 projected yards
49ers Receiving Yards
- Brandon Aiyuk: 64 projected yards
- Deebo Samuel: 52 projected yards
- George Kittle: 50 projected yards
- Jauan Jennings: 27 projected yards
- Jordan Mason: 21 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs San Francisco match-up.
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Vikings vs 49ers: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 match-up between the Vikings and 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers
- Date: Monday 16 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs San Francisco predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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