Giants Open as 4.5-Point Underdogs at Home Against Vikings in Week 5

• Minnesota is coming off a 16-6 loss to the Bears in Week 4
• NFL rushing leader Dalvin Cook faces Giants team giving up second most yards on the ground
• Read below for our preview and prediction 

Playing on the road has been an issue for the Minnesota Vikings four weeks into the NFL season.

Winless away from U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings are still listed as 4.5-point favorites heading into a Week 5 game against the New York Giants on the road.

Are the underdog Giants worth betting on or will the Vikings cover the spread and get back in the win column?

Let’s take a closer look at the Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants odds and stats.

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants Odds

Odds taken 29/09/19.

The Vikings scored only six points in a 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, falling to 2-2 on the season and against the spread. Both of Minnesota’s games that were covered came on home field, leaving the Vikes winless against the spread on the road.

Minnesota has had some success against the Giants over the last three meetings, winning two of those games and covering on two occasions. However, this will be the first time since 2016 that the Giants and Vikings meet in the regular season. Their last game resulted in a 24-10 victory for the Vikings.

Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones is off to a solid start, winning his first two games since taking over for Eli Manning.

With the New York Giants win this afternoon, Daniel Jones became the first Giants QB to win his first 2 career starts since Danny Kanell in 1997. pic.twitter.com/cNvJrIXEQE

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 29, 2019

Vikings, Giants Close in Head-to-Head Stats

Breaking down the head-to-head stats between these two teams, both clubs are equal in points per game average at 21. The Giants are averaging 408 total yards per game compared to Minnesota’s 358.3 through four weeks of action.

Where the Vikings have the real advantage over the Giants is on the defensive side of the ball. Minnesota has only given up 47 points this season and is averaging 15.7 points per game against heading into Week 5. That is tied for fourth overall with the Buffalo Bills.

The Giants, in comparison, have given up 94 points and are averaging 31.3 points per game against — tied for third most in the NFL in both categories.

When you’re the best player in the NFL but you play for the Minnesota Vikings. https://t.co/tjwlbkoEUx

— jennifer (@themissjenn) September 29, 2019

Cook Slowed Down in Week 4

Minnesota’s most offensive lethal weapon was shut down against the Bears’ mighty defense on Sunday. Dalvin Cook was held to just 35 yards rushing on 14 carries. Don’t expect Cook to have another off-week against a Giants team that is allowing the second most yards per game (460.3) this season.

The money line for this game wasn’t available late Sunday night, but the total points opened at 45.

Minnesota holds an overall O/U record of 1-3 this season, hitting the over and defeating the Oakland Raiders in Week 3. The Giants will be forced to focus more on the passing game with star running back Saquon Barkley still on the mend from an ankle sprain likely to keep him out until Week 7 or 8. New York has a respectable 2-2 O/U record, but don’t expect their matchup against the Vikings to be a shootout.

Aside from scoring 32 points in a Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, the Giants haven’t been able to score more than 17 points in a game. That trend will likely continue against a world-class defense like the Vikings boast.

Jabrill Peppers: NEW YORK GIANT.

(via @Giants) pic.twitter.com/3nytdc1PiR

— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) September 29, 2019

When it comes to the point spread, don’t expect the line to move too much this week. The Vikings will move above .500 on the season and against the spread with a victory over the Giants on the road, despite the team’s struggles away from U.S. Bank Stadium this season.

Pick: Minnesota Vikings (-4.5, -110)