Eagles vs. Vikings Predictions, Betting Trends and Stats – Week 2

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 12, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings (0-1) at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, September 14 at 8:15 PM ET. In their previous contests, the Eagles took down the Patriots 25-20, and the Vikings lost 20-17 to the Buccaneers.

The Vikings are 6-point underdogs in their matchup with the Eagles (the game has an over/under of 49 points).

The betting trends in what follows reference odds valid as of September 14, 2023 at 7:13 PM ET. Check out the article below for the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Eagles Vs Vikings Odds

Favorite Spread Over/Under
Eagles -6 49

Eagles vs. Vikings Predictions

Computer picks for Eagles vs Vikings
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Eagles (-6) Under (49)

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Team Stat Rankings (2022)

Eagles Vikings
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 28.1 (2) 24.9 (7)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 20.2 (8) 25.1 (28)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.9 (4) 5.5 (11)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 4.8 (1) 5.9 (29)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 19 (5) 23 (17)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 27 (4) 25 (8)

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Eagles Betting Insights

  • The Eagles had eight wins in 17 games against the spread last year.
  • Philadelphia went 6-6 as at least 6-point favorites last year.
  • Philadelphia had 10 of its 17 games hit the over last year.
  • Eagles games had more than 49 points scored on seven occasions last season.
  • Philadelphia games last season posted an average total of 45.4, which is 3.6 points fewer than the total for this matchup.

Vikings Betting Insights

  • Vikings posted a 7-10-0 record against the spread last year.
  • Minnesota covered every time (1-0) as underdogs of 6 points or more last season.
  • There were 11 Vikings games (out of 17) that hit the over last year.
  • There were 12 Minnesota games last year with more than 49 points scored.
  • Games involving the Vikings last year averaged 46.3 points per game, a 2.7-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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Eagles Players to Watch

  • Jalen Hurts had an impressive passing stat line last year with 3,701 yards (246.7 yards per game), going 306-for-460 (66.5% completion percentage) with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. He was effective in the running game as well, with 760 rushing yards on 165 carries, 13 rushing TDs, and averaging 50.7 yards per game.
  • D’Andre Swift posted 542 rushing yards on 99 carries and five touchdowns last season. He also made a mark receiving with 48 catches for 389 yards and three scores.
  • A.J. Brown amassed 88 receptions for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He was targeted 146 times, and averaged 88 yards per game.
  • DeVonta Smith amassed 1,196 yards on 95 grabs with seven touchdowns. He was targeted 136 times, and averaged 70.4 receiving yards per game.
  • Dallas Goedert hauled in 55 passes for 702 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 58.5 yards per game last season.
  • Haason Reddick did his thing last season with a huge stat line of 16 sacks, 11 TFL and 49 tackles.
  • Last season Nicholas Morrow tallied 116 tackles, 11 TFL, and one interception.
  • Darius Slay intercepted three passes last year while also totaling 55 tackles and 14 passes defended.

Vikings Players to Watch

  • Kirk Cousins averaged 267.5 passing yards per outing and completed 29 touchdowns last season.
  • Alexander Mattison averaged 16.6 rushing yards per game and tallied five rushing touchdowns.
  • Justin Jefferson averaged 106.4 yards on 7.5 receptions per game and racked up eight receiving touchdowns in 2022.
  • T.J. Hockenson caught 86 passes last season on his way to 914 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
  • K.J. Osborn caught 60 passes on his way to 650 receiving yards and five touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last year Danielle Hunter put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 10.5 sacks, and added 12 TFL and 65 tackles.
  • Jordan Hicks was a force on the field last season with 128 tackles, two TFL, three sacks, and one interception.
  • A year ago Harrison Smith tallied 85 tackles, one TFL, and 10 passes defended as well as five interceptions.

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