Ravens at Vikings: Preview, prediction, odds and pick

By Brad Weiss | Oct 20, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 24: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a 59 yard touchdown pass to teammate Stefon Diggs #14 in the third quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

In Week 7, the Baltimore Ravens will head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. Here is our preview, prediction, odds and pick.

The Minnesota Vikings will play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday and will be doing so once again with Case Keenum under center. Sam Bradford’s knee just is not ready for regular season action, and Teddy Bridgewater is just starting to practice again. Keenum has proven to be a bulldog for the Vikings in his starts this season, and the team is very comfortable with him at their signal-caller.

Aside from Bradford, the Vikings are also playing without their star running back, as rookie Dalvin Cook blew out his knee a few weeks ago. Jerick McKinnon has played very well in his absence, scoring touchdowns on the ground, and through the air last weekend. The Vikings are playing very good football and should have no problems against a very inconsistent Ravens team.

Last weekend, the Ravens lost to the Mitchell Trubisky-led Chicago Bears in the rookie’s second career start. They will face a much tougher defense in Minnesota this weekend, which should cause fits for Joe Flacco and company. Flacco did not have Jeremy Maclin at his disposal last weekend, so maybe getting his star wide receiver back will help the passing game be a bit more in sync against the Vikings.

Odds

Line: Minnesota Vikings (-5.0)

Over/Under: 40.0

The Vikings will be favored at home in Week 7, as they will be giving the Ravens five points. The over/under is set at 40.0, and with how the defenses are playing, that looks like the right combination of points. This line and over/under has changed a bit over the past week or so, so head on over to Sportsbook Review for any changes up until kickoff.

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Prediction

The Ravens are going to struggle to move the ball against the Vikings, who have played so well at home this season. Minnesota does have Case Keenum starting at quarterback, so I do imagine them finding the end zone too many times either. They will make a big play on the defensive side of the ball and should roll in this one against the Ravens.

Final Score: Vikings 24 Ravens 10

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