Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

Over their 15 years of existence the Houston Texans remain winless against two NFL teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings. In fact, Houston is 0-3 both straight up and against the spread in three games all-time against Minnesota. The Texans get a shot at crossing the Vikings off that list when they visit Minneapolis on Sunday.

Point spread: The Vikings opened as six-point favorites; the total was 39.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report)

NFL pick, via Odds Shark computer: 25.0-12.2 Vikings (NFL picks on every game)

Why the Texans can cover the spread

Houston is 3-1 both SU and ATS through the first quarter of this season following a 27-20 victory over Tennessee last week. The Texans scored touchdowns on their first two possessions to take a quick 14-0 lead and held a 17-3 advantage early in the second quarter but allowed the Titans to rally and tie the score at 20-20 midway through the third. Houston rookie Will Fuller then returned a punt 67 yards for a score to break the tie, and the defense, even without J.J. Watt, did the rest, securing both the win and the cover as a four-point favorite.

For the day, Houston outgained Tennessee 359-320, as new starting quarterback Brock …

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