Aaron Jones’ Minnesota Vikings have cooled off after a 5-0 start with back-to-back losses, but have a chance to get back on track Sunday night when they host the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts are making a quarterback change, with second-year signal caller Anthony Richardson benched in favor of long-time veteran Joe Flacco.
That all adds up to making Minnesota a 5 1/2-point favorite. With an over-under of 46 1/2, the Vikings are expected to win 26-21 or 26-20.
Who’s playing on Sunday Night Football tonight?
The Sunday Night Football game of NFL Week 9 will see the Indianapolis Colts take on the Minnesota Vikings at US Banks Stadium in Minneapolis.
How can you watch Sunday Night Football tonight?
The Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings game will be broadcast nationally on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Who will win on Sunday Night Football?
The Vikings are a 5 1/2-point home favorite over the Colts in NFL Week 9 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Minnesota is -250 on the moneyline, while Indianapolis is +200. The over/under (point total) is 46.5 points.
The line: Minnesota Vikings 26, Indianapolis Colts 20.
With a 5 1/2 point line and an over-under of 46.5, the expected outcome is a 26-21 or 26-20 Vikings win.
Colts at Vikings injury report
Indianapolis Colts injury report
Left tackle Bernhard Raimann is out and in concussion protocol. Defensive player Kwity Paye is questionable with an injured hamstring.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota backup offensive tackle David Quessenberry was limited by a knee injury early this week but will likely start if left tackle Cam Robinson is not ready to go. Guard Dalton Risner (back) is listed as doubtful but expected to play.
Linebacker Blake Cashman will miss a third straight game with his toe injury, and rookie defensive tackle Taki Taimani (ankle) is also out. Guard Dalton Risner and backup cornerback Akayleb Evans are questionable.
Colts vs. Vikings Predictions
The El Paso Times: Vikings 28, Colts 20
Bret Bloomquist writes: “The Vikings are still one of the best teams in the NFL and hope they will improve at home.”
Bookies.com: Bet on the undervalue in the Colts vs Vikings game
Bill Speros writes: “Stop The Presses. The Indianapolis Colts (4-4 overall) are the best team against the spread in the NFL this season at 7-1. No. One. Saw. That’s coming. Even with QB Anthony Richardson knocking off the Texans in a 23-20 loss (but coverage).The Vikings (5-2, 5-2 ATS) have dropped two in a row and their latest win came over the train wreck Jets in London -bye will help Sam Darnold & Company after a brutal loss to the Rams. The Vikings defense should fare a little better against the Colts and their starting QB. We’d like to ride the Colts ATS Express but this one will be close and low scoring.”
Sports betting dime: Vikings 24.9, Colts 14.8
The site’s formula predicts the Vikings will win the NFL Week 9 matchup against the Colts.
ESPN: Vikings have a 62.1% chance to beat Colts on Sunday Night Football
The site gives the Colts a 37.6% chance of winning the NFL Week 9 matchup, with a 0.3% chance of a tie.
Dimers: Colts 23, Vikings 23
That’s right. The site predicts a tie on Sunday Night Football. It reads: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Colts a 48% chance of winning, while the Vikings have a 52% chance of winning.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
Reuters contributed to this report.
