Raiders vs Vikings Picks & Odds – Spread Opened at MIN -7, Now -9
- The Oakland Raiders take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3
- Dalvin Cook has rushed for 265 yards in two games
- Get the odds, our pick, and all the info you need to bet the game below
In Week 3 action, the Minnesota Vikings are taking on the Oakland Raiders in Minnesota where both teams are looking to return to the win column. The spread opened at -7 for Minnesota but the spread has now changed. The Raiders vs. Vikings odds is now -9 in favor of the home team.
Oakland Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Oakland Raiders | +9 (-108) |
| Minnesota Vikings | -9 (-112) |
*All Odds Taken 09/21/19
What’s the Best Bet to Make?
At -7 the Minnesota Vikings would have been a surefire lock to bet, which is why the sportsbook has upped it to -9, which is where it gets interesting. In order to bet the home team, you must now think they will win by two scores, which is up in the air.
However, I do believe the Minnesota Vikings beat the Oakland Raiders by 9-plus points so I think the Vikings are the best bet. I have been impressed by Minnesota to start the season. They had a very good Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, beating them 28-12. In Week 2, although they lost, they showed a ton of heart and what they can be as they lost to the Green Bay Packers 21-16.
For the Raiders, they beat the Denver Broncos in Week 1 by a score of 24-16. It was a game many thought they would lose. Then in Week 2, they faced an elite team in the Kansas City Chiefs which they lost by a score of 28-10. I was not impressed by the way they played.
Right now, I think the Vikings have a better offense led by Kirk Cousins, who has thrown for 328 yards in the two games. But, he has only thrown for two touchdowns along with two interceptions which does give me hesitation on the bet. Yet, Minnesota is built on the running game in Dalvin Cook, who has rushed for 265 yards and as a team they’ve accumulated 370 yards. The offensive line has been huge opening up holes for the running game and keeping Cousins upright.
The Vikings’ defense has been impressive as well. They have six sacks and two interceptions threw two weeks, as well as three fumble recoveries.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have a better passing game than the Vikings. But I am high on Minnesota’s secondary being able to force some interceptions and to lock down Oakland’s receivers. Minnesota’s pass rush will also be a big factor in getting after Carr and rushing him to make bad throws.
In the end, I believe the Vikings will cover those extra points.
Pick: Minnesota Vikings -9 (-112)
Cole graduated from Sheridan College in April of 2019 with a diploma in journalism. He now is a full-time freelance writer, focusing on MMA for sites like BJPENN, while also covering the Toronto Blue Jays as a credentialed media member. At SBD, Cole covers the four major sports and MMA.
