Redskins vs. Vikings odds prediction bet

When the Vikings (5-2) host the Redskins (1-6) on ""(8:20 p.m. ET, Fox, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video), the matchup takes the "revenge game" narrative to a whole new level.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins doubled up as a franchise-taggedplayer before leaving Washington for Minnesota as a free agent before the 2018 season. He replaced Case Keenum, who landed in Denver in '18 Ryan Tannehill Jersey before becoming the new bridge QB in Washington this season.
Then there's Bruce Matthews Jersey Adrian Peterson, the former Vikings superstar running back who's now the centerpiece of the Redskins' run-heavy offense with interim coach Bill Callahan. He is expected to play through an ankle injury for what might be a final shot to play against his former team in his former home.
That said, Cousins and the Vikings are huge favorites over Keenum, Peterson and the Redskins.
Here's everything to know about betting on in Week 8, including updated Ryan Succop Jersey odds, trends and ourprediction for "Thursday Night Football."
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Betting odds for 'Thursday Night Football'Spread:Vikings by 16.5Point total:42Moneyline:The Vikings are red-hot, having won three consecutive games, covering as mild favorites in each. The Redskins just got shut out against the 49ers, but they ended up covering by losing only 9-0. Minnesota has been a heavy favorite since early in the week.
Redskins vs. Vikings all-time seriesThe teams have split the series, 13-13. The Vikings have won three of four games in the rivalry since 2013. All of them were one-po se sion games. Dating back to 1996, the Vikings are 8-6 straight up and 8-6 Malcolm Butler Jersey against the spread.
Three trends to know 53 percent of bettors believe the Vikings will cover the big number, while 52 percent like the total to go over, given Cousins will be motivated to not to let up on his former team.
When the Vikings win, they've covered all five times. When the Vikings lose, they have failed to come through against the spread.
Before their lo Taylor Lewan Jersey s to the 49ers, the Redskins failed to cover in five consecutive games. The total has gone under in their past four games.
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Three things to watchCousins vs. the Redskins' pa s defense
Washington has been terrible on the back end with little pa s rush and cornerback Josh Norman may mi s another game. Cousins won't have wide receiver Adam Thielen, out with a hamstring injury, but he lit up the Lions last week with wide receiver Stefon Diggs and a slew of other pa s-catchers all over the field. His eyes should be wide open to take shots, just like his targets will be.
Dalvin Cook, prime-time player
As good as Cousins has been of late, he's not the best offensive Viking. Cook, fully Taywan Taylor Jersey healthy, has dominated as a runner and receiver, finally living up to his elite talent in a zone-blocking scheme tailored well to his strong cutback running. The Redskins are No. 27 against the run. Loadingup to stop Cook will open things up even more for Cousins downfield.
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Callahan has gone nuts running the ball ever since taking over Jay Gruden. But the Vikings have the No. 7 run defense and his backfield Logan Ryan Jersey is thin, led by a banged-up Peterson. The smarter play with upset in mind is to let Keenum let it rip against an overrated Vikings pa s defense (see Matthew Stafford last week). Rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin is a tough cover for veteran cornerback Xavier Rhodes and others.
Stat that mattersCousins is 3-0 at home this season, completing 45 of 60 pa ses (75.0 percent) for 6 TDs Nate Davis Jersey . He's averaged 10 yards per attempt and rated a combined 133.0. He's also rated 137.3 in the Vikings' five wins. All the numbers point to Cousins having another excellent game and the Vikings rolling.
Redskins vs. Vikings predictionThe Vikings will jump out to a big lead with Cousins and use Cook and rookie backup Alexander Mattison more to slam the door and keep the ball away from Keenum and the Redskins to quickly remove Harold Landry Jersey any thoughts of a road comeback. Minnesota is a much better team and won't waste the opportunity to make a ma sive statement for a national audience.
Vikings 33, Redskins 10