Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction, 12/10/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 14

Game: Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders

Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Raiders (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 40

Allegiant Stadium is the location where the Las Vegas Raiders (5-7) will go up against the Minnesota Vikings (6-6) on Sunday. Las Vegas opens this contest as 3-point underdogs. The over/under is 40.

The Minnesota Vikings head into this matchup 6-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Vikings took on the Bears and took a loss by a score of 12-10. Joshua Dobbs finished 22/32 with 185 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 54.3 and walked away from the contest with 4 picks. T.J. Hockenson had an average of 10.0 yards per catch by recording 50 yards on 5 receptions. Alexander Mattison was the best rusher for the Vikings with 10 totes for 52 yards (5.2 yards per attempt). When the final whistle blew, they ran 51 plays which converted into 242 yds. The Minnesota Vikings ended up running the ball 17 times and totaled 73 yards, earning them an average of 4.3 yards per carry. In the running game, the Vikings conceded 118 yards on 28 attempts, which calculates to 4.2 yards per run allowed. Minnesota gave up 27 completions on 37 attempts for 199 yds, and a completion rate of 73.0%.

Concerning scoring points, the Minnesota Vikings have an average of 21.9 points per game. As a unit they hold an average of 92.1 yards rushing ranking them 28th in the NFL. The Vikings currently have 4,208 total yards for the year. Minnesota has recorded 155 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 58 penalties for 444 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 24 different times (10 interceptions and 14 fumbles lost). In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Minnesota has amassed 23 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns via the ground.

The Vikings are sitting in 8th in the NFL when it comes to team defense, allowing 20.2 PPG. They are giving up 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 96.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,152 yards via the ground game in 12 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Vikings have allowed 2,692 yards which ranks them 17th in the NFL. They have conceded 224.3 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 70.0%. During this campaign, they have yielded 320.3 yards per game which has them sitting 13th in the NFL.

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The Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 5-7 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Raiders took a loss by a score of 31-17 when they faced the Chiefs. Aidan O'Connell (1 TD) finished the contest with 248 yards on 23/33 passing while his QB rate was 101.6. He didn't toss any interceptions and his Y/A was 7.5 yds. Josh Jacobs carried the ball 20 times for 110 yards, finishing the contest with 5.5 yds per carry for Las Vegas. Jakobi Meyers was featured in the passing game for the Raiders, snagging 6 balls for 79 yards (13.2 yds per catch). Las Vegas rushed the football for 5.3 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 123 yards on 23 attempts. The Raiders finished the game with a total of 358 yards while they ran 58 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Raiders secondary gave up a completion rate of 79.4%, relinquishing 291 yds on 27 out of 34 through the air. Las Vegas conceded 23 run attempts for 69 yds (3.0 yards per carry).

The Las Vegas Raiders hold an average of 284.0 yards/contest which has them sitting 29th out of all teams in the league. They have an average of 82.7 run yards per game and have rushed for 992 yards for the year. They have thrown 17 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 130 first downs. The Las Vegas offense has racked up 488 yds of penalties on 56 violations, which ranks 32nd in the NFL in terms of giving up free yards. During the season thus far, the Raiders have earned 2,416 yards through the air in addition to an average of 201.3 throwing yards per game, giving them a rank of 21st in football. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Raiders are sitting 27th in football holding an average of 16.8 points per game.

They have conceded 15 touchdowns from the passing game and 216.8 yards per outing, which has them ranked 13th in the league. Las Vegas has allowed a total of 1,524 yards via the ground game (127.0 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground this year. This year, they have relinquished 256 points in total. They have compiled 14 turnovers (4 fumbles and 10 interceptions) on the season. The Raiders defense has taken part in 769 plays, which has them ranked 21st in the NFL. The Raiders are surrendering 21.3 points per game, ranking them 18th in the league.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Vikings -3

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