As one of the closest lines of the weekend, the Seahawks vs Vikings game has NFL bettors largely in agreement, with the public and the money backing the Seahawks. The Minnesota Vikings are in desperate need of a win, after falling to 0-2 by just four points combined. The Seattle Seahawks roll into Minneapolis after losing their home opener to the Titans by an OT field goal, leaving them with a 1-1 record. The following Seahawks vs Vikings NFL betting preview will give you the current odds, betting trends, stream and picks for the Week 3 matchup.
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Seahawks vs Vikings Week 3 NFL Betting Preview
NFL Regular Season — Week 3 Game
Seattle Seahawks (1-1, 1-0 Away) vs. Minnesota Vikings (0-2, 0-0 Home)
Date: Sunday, Sep. 26, 2021
Time: 4:25 p.m. EST
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, MN
Coverage: Click here for the stream
Seattle Seahawks Preview
The Seattle Seahawks have been able to score points and have taken care of the ball well through two weeks. Being led once again by the early season heroics of Russell Wilson, the Seahawks have scored 58 points, including six Wilson touchdowns to zero interceptions. In what is essentially a toss-up game, books are favoring the abilities of Wilson and the Seahawks more than the desperation of the Kirk Cousins-led Vikings.
As the slight 1-1.5 point favorites, the Seahawks are getting 77% of all money and represent 82% of all tickets wagered.
Minnesota Vikings Preview
The Minnesota Vikings have played competitive football through two weeks, losing both games by a combined four points. They are in desperate need of a win to avoid falling to 0-3 in a very competitive NFC and are catching 1.5 points in their home opener.
While most bets and money are on the Seahawks when it comes to the spread, the Vikings are represented much more strongly on the moneyline, where they are getting 46% of all money as +105 underdogs.
Seahawks vs Vikings Odds and Spread
NFL betting odds for Seahawks vs Vikings are taken from Barstool Sportsbook.
Moneyline: SEA: (-125) | MIN: (+105)
Spread: SEA: -1.5 (-109) | MIN: +1.5 (-112)
Total: 55 — Over: (-109) | Under: (-112)
Public (Spread) Betting Percentages via ActionRush.com: SEA: (77%) | MIN: (23%)
Seahawks vs Vikings NFL Betting Trends
- The Seahawks are 1-1 ATS and 1-1 to the over this season.
- The Vikings are 1-1 ATS and 2-0 to the over this season.
- Three of the teams combined four games have gone over the total.
Seahawks vs Vikings Stats
- Seahawks are averaging 29.0 points per game (PPG) this season (Tied for No. 8 in the NFL).
- Vikings are averaging 28.5 PPG this season (No. 11 in the NFL).
- Seahawks are surrendering 24.5 PPG this season (Tied for No. 16 in the NFL).
- Vikings are surrendering 30.5 PPG this season (No. 27 in the NFL).
Seahawks vs Vikings Prediction
The Seahawks vs Vikings NFL betting prediction uses the ESPN Football Power Index.
Panthers: 50.1%
Vikings: 49.5%
Tie: 0.4%