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Vikings vs Eagles Betting Splits for Week 2 MNF

Chris Amberley

by Chris Amberley in NFL Football

Updated Sep 19, 2022 · 11:33 AM PDT

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  • The Philadelphia Eagles, 2.5-point home favorites over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 2, are drawing 72% of the ATS handle
  • 77% of the total bets are backing the over, which has moved the line from 48 to 49 points throughout the week
  • See all the Vikings vs Eagles betting splits and money percentages for MNF in the story below

The Eagles are a trendy Super Bowl pick thanks to their offense. Jalen Hurts is a top-eight MVP candidate, while the addition of AJ Brown to go alongside DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert gives Philly an elite passing-catching corps. Throw in the top-graded offensive line in football and a dangerous running game, and the Eagles are not a team to be reckoned with.

That explains why money is pouring in on Philadelphia to cover the spread in the NFL public betting trends, ahead of their Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup with the Vikings.

Vikings vs Eagles Betting Splits

Game Spread ATS Handle % ATS Bet % Total O/U Handle % O/U Bet % Moneyline ML Handle % ML Bet %
Minnesota Vikings +2.5 28% 62% O 49 37% 77% +120 69% 70%
Philadelphia Eagles -2.5 72% 38% U 49 63% 23% -140 31% 30%

Splits from DraftKings Sportsbook

The Eagles opened up as 2-point favorites in the Vikings vs Eagles odds, but that number has been bet up to -2.5. The public is actually on Minnesota for this contest as we’ll discuss, but the big money bettors are riding with Philly as of early this afternoon.

Vikings vs Eagles Betting Splits Against the Spread

As of Thursday morning, 62% of the against the spread bets are on the Vikings. Despite the lopsided split, those wagers only make up for 28% of the ATS handle. That tells us that public bettors, who typically bet small, are on the underdog.

On the flip side, the big-money tickets are coming in on the Eagles. Just 38% of the ATS bets so far are backing Philly, but those wagers account for 72% of the money that’s been bet on the spread. The large wagers prompted oddsmakers to move the line to -2.5, but so far they’ve been hesitant to go to -3. If this game does get to a field goal spread, expect immediate buyback on Minnesota.

The Vikings handled an undermanned Packers team in Week 1. They easily covered the spread as 2-point favorites, and tied for the fewest points allowed in the opening week.

The Eagles on the other hand, looked like offensive juggernauts in Detroit, but struggled on defense and failed to cover as the 6-point chalk. They won a 38-35 shootout over the Lions, which is why so much attention in the betting market is on the over ahead of tonight’s matchup.

Vikings vs Eagles Total

The over/under opened up at 48 points, but that number didn’t last long. The total quickly jumped to 49, and that’s where it currently sits. Given that both the majority of the over/under bets and handle are banking on a high-scoring game, we could see this number hit 50.

65% of the over/under tickets are on over 49, as is 77% of the money wagered on the total. Casual and sharp bettors alike don’t expect Minnesota to look nearly as good on defense as they did last week, and the high-powered Philly offense should find success.

The Eagles’ defense meanwhile, has major deficiencies, especially against the run. They yielded 181 rushing yards to Detroit in Week 1, on 6.5 yards per carry. A large portion of their scheme will likely focus on shutting down the NFL’s leading receiver Justin Jefferson, which is why Dalvin Cook is such a strong value in the Vikings vs Eagles props.

Vikings vs Eagles Moneyline

As far as moneyline bettors go, they’re seeing value on the underdog, as illustrated in the Vikings vs Eagles picks. Minnesota is drawing 69% of the straight up money, and 70% of the moneyline handle.

Before racing to your favorite sportsbook to bet the Vikings, consider the following. First, Kirk Cousins is dreadful in prime time. He’s 8-17 in his career under the lights and 2-9 on Monday Night Football.

Second, they tend to play much better at home than as a visitor. Since 2018, Minnesota is just 15-19-1 on the road, and 6-16 straight up as an underdog away from home.

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