Minnesota Vikings Betting
The 2008 Minnesota Vikings are stacked on offense and defense with the key question being the development of QB Tarvaris Jackson. Sportsbooks predict the Vikings will win 9 regular season games in 2008 with the best odds to win the NFC North. Expectations are high for the Vikings this year to get to the playoffs behind the leagues 1st ranked rushing offense and the 1st ranked run defense. Off-season moves have upgraded the passing game and pass defense to address weaknesses but it comes down to QB Jackson improving his QB rating of 70.8.
Minnesota Vikings Key Additions
DE Jared Allen
WR Bernard Berrian
S Madieu Williams
FB Thomas Tapeh
QB John David Booty
S Tyrell Johnson
Minnesota Vikings Key Losses
S Dwight Smith
RB Mewelde Moore
FB Tony Richardson
2007 Record: 8-8 (2nd, NFC North)
Offensive Team Rank: 1st Rushing, 28th Passing, 15st Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 1st Rushing, 32nd Passing, 12th Scoring
The Minnesota Vikings offense will be run first behind 2nd year RB Adrian Peterson and solid backup Chester Taylor. The offensive line is a road grader on the left side with Bryant McKinnie, Steve Hutchinson and C Matt Birk opening up holes for the running game. McKinnie has been suspended for the 1st 4 regular season games and the rest of the OL will have to pick it up against top pass rushers. WR Bernard Berrian was signed as a free agent to stretch the field so that defenses do not consistently stack 8 in the box. The big question mark is the play of the QB Tarvaris Jackson (QB rating 70.8, 9TDs, 12INTs) and how he will improve as a second year starter.
The Minnesota Vikings defense starts in the middle with the Great Wall of Williams of DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams who form the core of the league's 1st ranked rush defense. Teams beat the Vikings by attacking through the air game. To increase their pass rush Minnesota traded for DE Jared Allen who will make their secondary bettor with a consistent pass rush.
NFL Betting Edge
Bryant McKinnie will be missed greatly in the first 4 games against some top pass rushing DEs. Look for low scoring games again as head coach Brad Childress' west coast offense will pound the ball running and try to limit Jackson's mistakes.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
NFL Odds to win NFC North
Minnesota Vikings +150
Green Bay Packers +190
Chicago Bears +325
Detroit Lions +650
The Minnesota Vikings have the best NFL Future odds of winning the NFC North at +150 odds meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $150. For a tutorial on how a betting line works click on NFL Bet Odds Explained.
NFL Odds Minnesota Vikings Regular Season Wins
Over 9 Regular Season Wins -120
Under 9 Regular Season Wins -120
Online Sportsbook have the Minnesota Vikings odds for Regular Season wins Over 9 at -120 meaning that for every $120 bet will payout $100. The preseason betting has been even as Minnesota has a tough schedule and questions remain about Tarvaris Jackson's QB ability.
NFL Betting Line to win the 2009 Super Bowl XLIII
Minnesota Vikings +1800
Atlanta Falcons +20000
New England Patriots +300
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
Dallas Cowboys +800
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
The Minnesota Vikings odds to win the Super Bowl are +1800 meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $1800. The NFL future bet provides value if you believe in the Trent Dilfer road to the Super Bowl story.
NFL Odds to win the 2009 NFC Championship
Minnesota Vikings +850
Atlanta Falcons +9000
Seattle Seahawks +1000
Dallas Cowboys +300
New Orleans Saints +800
New York Giants +800
The Vikings have the fourth best odds to win the NFC Championship at +850 odds.
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