NFL Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings – Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons (6-6) aim to break their losing skid when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (10-2) on Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings are currently favored with a point spread at -5.5 (-110).

Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview

The Falcons are aiming to break their three-game losing streak, but two of their last three losses have been on the road. Their latest defeat was a 17-13 outing against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Despite having a lot of quality offensive plays, the Falcons could not provide enough in the end zone to get this done. This loss was even worse because of how many opportunities they let go to waste with turnovers.

Kirk Cousins completed 24 of 39 passes for 245 yards, but had four costly interceptions. One of the interceptions led to a touchdown for the Chargers, who only put up 187 yards total. This cannot happen again, especially if they plan on winning anytime soon.

The Falcons are producing 21.4 points per game and rank 19th in the league. Their defense has allowed 24.3 points a game from opponents, ranking 22nd. While this spread is slightly negative, they have an opportunity to get back on track with potentially stronger offense.

Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview

The Vikings are already drastically better than a year prior (7-10), and it shows with their second and current five-game win streak of the season. Their latest win was a 23-22 thriller over the Arizona Cardinals.

Sam Darnold was able to land a touchdown late in the fourth, with just 1:13 left on the clock. Aaron Jones had a sluggish game on the ground with five carries totaling 22 yards. Jones will need to get back on track quickly to help push along the offense.

Their offense was not on par with what they usually do, as they put up 273 yards and 19 first downs. Defensively they had some issues, as they allowed the Cardinals to get 406 yards, 25 first downs, and were able to force two turnovers.

The Vikingsare averaging 24.8 points per game and rank ninth overall. Their defense has been even better at fifth, as they allow opponents to average 18.3 points per game. This is an appealing spread, especially if they can get back to their usual offensive output.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has appealing NFL betting odds ready for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup. Current odds show the Vikings favored by 5.5-points, while market predictions suggest the Vikings have a 62.8 percent chance of winning outright.

The Vikings have a championship on their mind and will likely be mentally prepared as the season is getting closer. Look for the Vikings to have a better opportunity to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Minnesota Vikings -5.5 (-110)