Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 9 matchup
Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings (6-1) are riding high with just one loss through seven games, but how will they fare against Taylor Heinecke and the Washington Commanders (4-4)?
The Vikings, led by Cousins and star receiver Justin Jefferson, are looking like locks in the NFC playoff race but the Commanders need to build off a comeback win in Week 8 to become postseason contenders themselves. The game is scheduled to kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from FedEx Field.
Here's a look at the betting details and USA TODAY's NFL staff picks for the Vikings vs. Commanders Week 9 game:
Vikings at Commanders odds, moneyline and over/under
Spread: Vikings (-3.5)
Moneyline: Vikings (-175); Commanders (+145)
Over/under: 43.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Vikings 24, Commanders 21
In a Cousins revenge game, the Vikings should take this game, just based on the talent they have on the roster. Yet, with Heinicke under center, Washington has been more efficient. I like the Commanders to cover.
Safid Deen: Vikings 24, Commanders 17
The Vikings have the star power, and all Cousins has to do is deliver the ball to Jefferson and Dalvin Cook in his return to Washington.
Lance Pugmire: Vikings 24, Commanders 21
The boost of rallying to defeat the Colts should help Washington against the surprising Vikings (6-1), who might be looking ahead to Nov. 13 versus the Bills. Minnesota went 4-0 in October for rookie coach Kevin O’Connell, and Cousins would certainly love to stick it to his former team here.
Jarrett Bell: Vikings 28, Commanders 24
Nate Davis: Vikings 27, Commanders 17
Tyler Dragon: Vikings 26, Commanders 17
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