- The Titans are -3.5 point favorites vs the Vikings
- Total (Over/Under): 37.5 points
- Watch this game on CBS
The Minnesota Vikings (1-1-0) visit Nissan Stadium to take on the Tennessee Titans (1-1-0) on Aug. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Nashville, TN.
The Titans are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Vikings vs. Titans Over/Under is 37.5 total points for the game.
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Vikings vs. Titans Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Vikings | +3.5 -110 | 37.5 -110 | +150 |
| Titans | -3.5 -110 | 37.5 -110 | -185 |
Vikings vs. Titans Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Titans will win this game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Vikings vs Titans Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Titans will cover the spread with 71.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Vikings players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Vikings Player Prop Bets Today
- Josh Oliver has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 8 away games (+6.70 Units / 59% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Titans players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Titans Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Tyler Lockett has hit the Receptions Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.30 Units / 53% ROI)
Vikings Best Bets:
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.10 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+4.49 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 1Q Spread in 11 of their last 19 games (+3.50 Units / 16% ROI)
Titans Best Bets:
- The Tennessee Titans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games (+7.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Tennessee Titans have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Tennessee Titans have hit the 1H Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+5.15 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Tennessee Titans have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.85 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Tennessee Titans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the Tennessee Titans
The Vikings were 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 3 sacks last season — T-8th-best in NFL. The Patriots averaged just 1.6 sacks per game over that time span — worst in NFL.
The Vikings were 2-1 (.667) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times last season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .249.
The Vikings were undefeated (6-0) vs top 10 pass defenses last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .553.
The Vikings were undefeated (10-0) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .611.
Tennessee Titans: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings
The Titans were winless (0-12) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .399.
The Titans were winless (0-6) vs top 10 run offenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .335.
The Titans are winless (0-7) after a win since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .542.
The Titans were winless (0-6) vs top 10 offenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .318.
Additional Matchup Notes for Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans
The Titans averaged 0.68 epa per play against open coverage in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-best in NFL. The Falcons allowed 0.56 epa per play with open coverage in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-worst in NFL.
Titans RBs averaged just 6.7 yards after the catch last season — 4th-worst in NFL. The Falcons allowed just 6.5 yards after catch per reception to RBs last season — best in NFL.
The Titans went three and out on 26.3% of their drives in the second half last season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Falcons forced three and outs on 26.1% of opponent drives in the second half last season — T-3rd-best in NFL.
Vikings WRs were targeted 28 times inside the 10 yardline last season — 3rd-most in NFL. The Patriots allowed 10 receiving touchdowns inside the 10 yardline to WRs last season — T-3rd-most in NFL.
The Vikings were 6-1 (.857) when allowing less than 3 sacks last season — T-8th-best in NFL. The Patriots averaged just 1.6 sacks per game over that time span — worst in NFL.
The Vikings threw the ball 56.7% of the time in the red zone last season — 3rd-highest in NFL. The Patriots allowed 22 receiving touchdowns when defending in the red zone last season — T-3rd-most in NFL.
Minnesota Vikings Offense: Important Stats
The Vikings went three and out on 7% of their drives in the 1st quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 23%.
The Vikings had 24 receptions for 20+ yards in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — most in NFL.
The Vikings have run successful plays on 29% of rush attempts in the red zone since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Vikings ran successful plays on 53% of plays in the 1st quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
Tennessee Titans Offense: Important Stats
The Titans faced a blitz just 10% of the time last season — 2nd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.
The Titans allowed a QB hit on 36% of pass attempts in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 17%.
The Titans ran successful plays on 26% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%.
The Titans allowed opponents to pressure their QB on 42% of pass attempts in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 22%.
Minnesota Vikings Defense: Important Stats
The Vikings defense blitzed on 29% of plays last season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.
The Vikings defense allowed a passer rating of just 75.3 against play action passes (104 Pass Attempts) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 103.1.
The Vikings defense allowed a passer rating of just 76.0 first read passes (314 Pass Attempts) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 97.5.
The Vikings defense has blitzed on 29% of plays since the 2023 season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 15%.
Tennessee Titans Defense: Important Stats
The Titans defense have allowed 0.26 epa per play on contested throws since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.09.
The Titans defense allowed 0.33 epa per play on contested throws last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.06.
The Titans defense allowed a Completion Pct of just 26% (15 completions/57 attempts) when they pressured the QB last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Titans defense has allowed successful plays on 46% of plays on contested throws since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 34%.
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