It's possible the Vikings will play this game without as many as seven of their regular starters. TE Jim Kleinsasser and RT Mike Rosenthal are on injured reserve. MLB E.J. Henderson is out for at least this game, WLB Chris Claiborne keeps saying he will play, but don't count on him playing or lasting long if he does, TE Jermaine Wiggins is likely a week away from playing, at least, and of course several running backs will not be available here. And that doesn't count nickel back Ken Irvin (Achilles'), who also is on injured reserve. We don’t see Minnesota in a strong position here considering their physical condition and road record. The Vikings have lost 17 of their past 18 outdoor road games SU, and will be facing a very confident team in Houston. On the road when their last two games were a road loss and a home win respectively, the Vikes are 0-7 SU & ATS.
Houston has become a very strong home underdog, going 5-0 ATS when favored to lose at home. NO NFC team has ever beat the Texans in Houston, as the home team is a perfect 4-0 SU & ATS vs. non-conference foes in their brief history. Minnesota as a Sunday road favorite vs. AFC opponents is an amazing 0-12-2 ATS going all the way back to the mid 1980s. The Texans are also 4-0 ATS at home the week after a home game in their existence, while Minnesota is 0-7 SU against such opponents. This could well be a high-scoring, wild game, but we expect Houston to stay close enough to cover the spread if not get the SU victory.
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Not great(in college) this week, but short-term results aren't the name of the game. You seem to provide honest, consistent winners.
Thanks for your hard work and winners.
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Not great(in college) this week, but short-term results aren't the name of the game. You seem to provide honest, consistent winners.
Thanks for your hard work and winners.
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