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NFL Week 9 saves the best for last as Monday Night Football features the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Min. Bills vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football will broadcast tonight at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Continue below for my Vikings vs Bills parlay, which includes a play on the point spread along with props for James Cook and Justin Jefferson.
Vikings vs Bills Parlay
- Vikings +3 (-105)
- James Cook Under 9.5 Receiving Yards (-107)
- Justin Jefferson Over 77.5 Receiving Yards (-111)
Parlay Odds: +550 (DraftKings)
Odds via DraftKings are subject to change*
Vikings vs Bills Odds
| Bills Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -105 | 45.5 -105o / -115u | -198 |
| Vikings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -115 | 45.5 -105o / -115u | +164 |
- Vikings vs Bills Spread: Vikings +3.5, Bills -3.5
- Vikings vs Bills Total: 45.5
- Vikings vs Bills Moneyline: Vikings +164, Bills -198
Vikings vs Bills Preview
The Vikings are one of the worst 6-1 teams in recent memory. The reason is quarterback play: Kyler Murray has been a massive disappointment in his first year with Minnesota. All this team needs is a quarterback to keep the offense on schedule because the defense is incredible under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
That's why I'm starting this Vikings vs. Bills SGP with Vikings +3.
With Murray injured, the Vikings are turning to veteran Carson Wentz. While Wentz isn't someone to get excited about, he's an upgrade over Murray.
We saw that in Week 1 against the Packers, when Wentz came on in relief of an injured Murray and threw for three touchdowns passes. Getting three points at home with an elite defense and serviceable quarterback is too good to pass up for me.
I'll add James Cook Under 9.5 receiving yards.
What makes this play appealing is the nature of Flores' defense. The Vikings are by far the most blitz-heavy defense in the NFL, forcing running backs to stay on in pass protection to ease the pressure on the quarterback.
We see this in the numbers, where the Vikings are allowing the fewest receiving yards to running backs this season. Cook isn't exactly prolific in the passing game, going under this number in four of his last six games.
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We'll finish it off with Justin Jefferson Over 77.5 receiving yards.
It's been a disappointing year for Jefferson, but much of that is due to his lack of rapport with Murray. Now with Wentz under center, expect much better production from Jefferson.
We saw that in Week 1, when he put up 92 yards. As a cherry on top, Wentz said publicly that he needs to force-feed Jefferson leading up to this game. With Jefferson coming off a 33-yard game against the Lions, expect him to get fed early and often.
Parlay these three picks for a nice price of +550 odds on Week 9 Monday Night Football.
Vikings vs Bills Same-Game Parlay
- Vikings +3 (-105)
- James Cook Under 9.5 Receiving Yards (-107)
- Justin Jefferson Over 77.5 Receiving Yards (-111)
Parlay Odds: +550 (DraftKings)
