NFL Prop Bets: Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts - Week 7

The Indianapolis Colts (2-4) face the Minnesota Vikings (5-0) at U.S. Bank Stadium for Week 7. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Vikings started the week as 6.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 6.5, leaving the Vikings at -278 and Colts at +225.

The total points line is set at 41.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-18 Minnesota.

The Colts (-112) have a 3-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Vikings (-108) hold a record of 4-1-0.
The Colts have a 4-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Vikings have a 1-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Colts are averaging 24.0 points per game this season (T14th in the league). Comparatively, the Vikings are averaging 21.8 (22nd).
Defensively, the Colts are giving up a whopping 27.3 points per game this season (27th in the league), while the Vikings are giving up an average of 12.8 points (1st).

Moving the chains

With an average of 311.3, the Colts rank 22nd in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Vikings rank 27th with 283.0 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Colts are giving up 351.2 per game this season (24th in the league), an inferior number to the Vikings, who are giving up an average of 259.8 (2nd).

Ascendency in the air

The Colts have recorded 199.8 passing yards per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Vikings' defense has given up 173.2 passing yards per game (3rd).
Meanwhile, the Vikings have recorded 167.0 passing yards per game this season (29th in the league), while the Colts' defense has given up 228.7 passing yards per game (21st).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Colts have recorded 111.5 rushing yards per game this season (16th in the league). Conversely, the Vikings are giving up 86.6 rushing yards per game (5th).
On the other hand, the Vikings have recorded 116.0 rushing yards per game this season (12th in the league), while the Colts are giving up 122.5 rushing yards per game (T21st).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Colts have recorded 3 total takeaways this season (T30th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Vikings, who have recorded 10 (T3rd).
On offense, the Colts have recorded 11 total giveaways this season (T24th in the league), while the Vikings have taken better care of the ball, recording 4 (T4th).

First to Score

The Colts are +130 to score first, while the Vikings are -166.

The Colts have scored first in five of their six games this season.
The Vikings have scored first in four of their five games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Colts are +155 to record the first touchdown, while the Vikings are -185.

The Colts have recorded the first touchdown in five of their six games this season.
The Vikings have recorded the first touchdown in one of their five games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Indianapolis Touchdown	3 / 6	+384
Indianapolis Field Goal	2 / 6	+333
Indianapolis Safety	0 / 6	+5700
Minnesota Touchdown	0 / 5	+179
Minnesota Field Goal	4 / 5	+256
Minnesota Safety	0 / 5	+6500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Colts are +167 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Vikings are -207.

The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in three of their six games this season.
The Vikings have also been the first to score 10 points in three of their five games.