Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins Week 10 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/12/2017

Sunday, November 12, 2017

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The Minnesota Vikings travel to FedExField to take on the Washington Redskins on Sunday, November 12, 2017. The opening line for this game has Minnesota as 2.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 43. The Vikings have an ATS record of 5-3-0 while their over/under record is 4-4-0. The Redskins have an over/under record of 5-3-0 and they are 3-5-0 against the spread.

Valuable Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends

The Minnesota Vikings are 4-4-0 against the over/under

The Minnesota Vikings are 5-3-0 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 5-3-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 3-5-0 against the spread

Key Minnesota Vikings Injuries

11/05/17 S Andrew Sendejo Suspension Served is probable Sunday vs. Washington
11/05/17 G Jeremiah Sirles Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/05/17 T Mike Remmers Concussion is "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/05/17 C Nick Easton Calf is "?" Sunday vs. Washington
11/05/17 DE Stephen Weatherly Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Washington
10/20/17 QB Sam Bradford Knee is out indefinitely
10/02/17 RB Dalvin Cook ACL IR
09/05/17 DE Datone Jones Shoulder IR
09/05/17 QB Teddy Bridgewater Knee PUP

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

11/06/17 WR Brian Quick Concussion is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 DT Arthur Jones Shoulder injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 CB Fabian Moreau Ankle injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 WR Jamison Crowder Hamstring is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 TE Jordan Reed Hamstring is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 DL Matt Ioannidis Hand is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 S Montae Nicholson Shoulder is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 TE Niles Paul Concussion is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 G Shawn Lauvao Stinger is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 C Spencer Long Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 T Trent Williams Knee is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 T Ty Nsekhe Groin is OUT 3-6 weeks
11/05/17 G Tyler Catalina Eye injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/05/17 TE Vernon Davis Hand injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
11/01/17 S Stefan McClure Hamstring IR
10/27/17 LB Mason Foster Shoulder IR
10/19/17 DL Jonathan Allen Foot IR
10/17/17 K Dustin Hopkins Hip IR
09/07/17 S Su'a Cravens Personal out for season
09/05/17 RB Keith Marshall Knee IR
09/05/17 DL Phil Taylor Sr. Quad IR
09/05/17 DE Trent Murphy Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Minnesota Vikings are 16th in the NFL in points scored with 179. They have run 526 plays this season for 2,868 yards, which ranks them 12th in the league in total offense. The Vikings average 5.5 yards per play, which is 15th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 161 1st downs this year, placing them 18th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Minnesota has run for 960 yards as a team, which ranks 12th in the NFL. They've run 239 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Vikings have been penalized on offense 48 times for 483 yards so far this season, which has them 28th in the league in penalties. Case Keenum has thrown for 1,610 yards this season. He has completed 149 passes on 233 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.9%. His quarterback rating is 88.8. He averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt and 10.8 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Minnesota is 3rd in the league in points allowed on defense with 135. They have surrendered a total of 2,257 yards on D, which is 3rd in the NFL. The Vikings are ranked 3rd in yards per play allowed with 4.6. Their pass defense has given up 5.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 3rd in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 175 passes on 279 attempts against the Minnesota Vikings defense this season, placing them 15th and 17th in the National Football League. The Minnesota pass defense has also given up a total of 1,606 yards through the air, which is 5th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 188 attempts for 651 yards this year, putting them in 2nd place in the league against the run. The Vikings have committed 53 penalties for 457 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 11th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 31.1% of possessions on defense, which is 9th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Minnesota is ranked 20th in the league in punt returns with 16. They've accumulated 173 punt return yards and average 10.8 yards per return, which is 5th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 46 yards. They have returned 15 kicks for 375 yards on special teams, ranking 10th in kick return yardage. The Vikings average 25 yards per kick return and have a long of 39 yards this year. They are 13th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,500. The Minnesota Vikings have attempted 22 field goals this season and made 21, which is 4th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 95.5%. Minnesota Vikings kickers have made 75% of their extra points, going 12 for 16 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,399 yards on 34 punts, averaging 41.1 yards per punt. That places them 32nd in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 789 yards as a unit, which ranks 22nd in the league. They've run 205 times, averaging 3.8 yards per rush as a unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 45 times for 353 yards so far this year, which has them 31st in the NFL in penalties. They are 17th in the National Football League in points scored with 177. They have run 495 plays this year for 2,744 yards, which ranks them 18th in the NFL in total offense. The Redskins average 5.5 yards per play, which is 14th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 146 1st downs this season, ranking them 26th overall as an offensive unit. Kirk Cousins has completed 182 throws while attempting 268 passes for a completion percentage of 67.9%. He has passed for 2,147 yards this year. He averages 11.8 yards per completion and 8 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 102.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has given up 210 attempts for 884 yards this season, putting them in 16th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 62 penalties for 523 yards on defense this year. That places them 24th in the league. They've allowed a score on 35.8% of possessions on defense, which is 21st in the NFL. Washington is 21st in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 194. They have given up a total of 2,695 yards on D, which is 16th in the league. The Redskins are 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has allowed 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 17th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 165 throws on 271 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, ranking them 10th and 13th in the league. The Redskins pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,811 yards in the air, which is 16th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have tried 16 field goals this season and made 13, which is 19th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 81.3%. Washington kickers have made 90% of their extra points, going 18 for 20 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,636 yards on 37 punts, averaging 44.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 24th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is 22nd in the NFL in punt returns with 15. They've totaled 75 punt return yards and are averaging 5 yards per return, which is 30th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 18 yards. They have returned 11 kicks for 208 yards on special teams, placing them 25th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 18.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 24 yards this season. They are 20th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,219.

Who will win tonight's Vikings/Redskins NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Vikings -2.5

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