Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

The Atlanta Falcons (0-1) visit the Minnesota Vikings (1-0) Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Falcons vs. Vikings odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

Atlanta opened its season with a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, failing to cover as a 1-point home underdog. QB Michael Penix Jr. went 27-of-42 for 298 yards with a TD and rushed for 21 yards and a score. RB Bijan Robinson led the Falcons in receiving with 6 receptions for 100 yards and a TD, while running for just 24 yards on 12 carries.

Minnesota beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 in Week 1, covering as a 1-point road favorite. QB J.J. McCarthy went 13-of-20 for 143 yards with 2 TDs and 1 INT, adding 25 rushing yards and a TD on the ground. RB Aaron Jones (3 receptions, 44 yards, 1 TD) and WR Justin Jefferson (4 receptions, 44 yards, 1 TD) each had a touchdown catch in the win.

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Falcons at Vikings odds

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Moneyline (ML): Falcons +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Vikings -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Falcons +3.5 (-115) | Vikings -3.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 45 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Falcons at Vikings key injuries

Falcons

CB Billy Bowman Jr. (shoulder) questionable
S Jordan Fuller (knee) out
K Younghoe Koo (non injury related) out

Vikings

WR Jordan Addison (suspension) out
T Christian Darrisaw (knee) out
CB Jeff Okudah (concussion) out
S Harrison Smith (illness) questionable
DE Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) out

Falcons at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Falcons 21

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the spread for the Vikings, who are coming off a tough Week 1 road victory.

Against the spread

BET VIKINGS -3.5 (-105).

The Vikings needed a 21-point fourth quarter to win last week, with their top players delivering in the biggest moments. McCarthy has a chance to exploit a Falcons defense that gave up at least 6 points in 3 of 4 quarters in Week 1. The key for Minnesota to win and cover will be containing Robinson in both the run and pass game.

The Falcons have failed to cover 8 of their last 10 games dating back to last season.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 45 (-110).

Both teams scored at least 20 points last week while allowing 23 or more. The Vikings have a high-powered offense capable of scoring in bunches, and the Falcons have a versatile attack that can find the end zone as well. Expect a tough but high-scoring game in prime time.

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