Vikings vs Texans Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2024
Last updated: Sep 22, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 15, 2024, 11:20PM
The Minnesota Vikings will face the Houston Texans in NFL Week 3 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, starting at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Vikings vs Texans game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs Houston NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Texans a 59% chance of defeating the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings vs Texans: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Vikings $2.05, Texans $1.80
- Line: Vikings +1.5 ($1.91), Texans -1.5 ($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 $2.05 and the Texans at $1.80.
The Vikings are 1.5-point underdogs against the Texans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Texans (-1.5) 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 Texans (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Vikings vs Texans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Texans -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Vikings vs Texans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3 is the Texans winning 23-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Minnesota vs Houston game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed analysis from experts in the US, check out Dimers' full Vikings vs Texans prediction.
Vikings vs Texans: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Vikings vs Texans? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is the most likely player to score the first TD in Vikings vs Texans.
Jones has a 13.2% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB has a 54.2% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 13.2% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 10.9% probability
- Ty Chandler: 7.0% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 4.6% probability
- Sam Darnold: 3.2% probability
Texans First TD Tips
- Cam Akers: 9.6% probability
- Nico Collins: 9.4% probability
- Stefon Diggs: 9.0% probability
- Tank Dell: 7.4% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 5.2% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 54.2% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 46.7% probability
- Ty Chandler: 33.0% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 21.9% probability
- Sam Darnold: 16.1% probability
Texans Anytime TD Tips
- Nico Collins: 41.9% probability
- Cam Akers: 41.2% probability
- Stefon Diggs: 37.7% probability
- Tank Dell: 33.9% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 25.0% probability
Vikings-Texans Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Sam Darnold is projected for 241 passing yards. The Texans' C.J. Stroud is expected to throw for 298 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 241 projected passing yards
Texans Starting QB
- C.J. Stroud: 298 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 60 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 37 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 10 projected yards
Texans Rushing Yards
- Cam Akers: 51 projected yards
- Dare Ogunbowale: 15 projected yards
- C.J. Stroud: 15 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 93 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 39 projected yards
- Johnny Mundt: 20 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 19 projected yards
- Brandon Powell: 15 projected yards
Texans Receiving Yards
- Nico Collins: 84 projected yards
- Tank Dell: 59 projected yards
- Stefon Diggs: 56 projected yards
- Dalton Schultz: 34 projected yards
- Cam Akers: 28 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Houston match-up.
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Vikings vs Texans: Week 3 Essential Details
The NFL Week 3 match-up between the Vikings and Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Houston Texans
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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