Bills vs Vikings Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 9

Fans cheer during the Skol chant before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 42-21. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
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  • The Bills are -3 point favorites vs the Vikings
  • Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
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The Buffalo Bills (6-1-0) visit U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings (6-1-0) on Nov. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 pm in Minneapolis, MN.

The Bills are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -3 (-130).

The Bills vs. Vikings Over/Under is 46.5 total points for the game.

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Bills vs. Vikings Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bills-3 -13046.5 -120-190
Vikings +3 -10246.5 -110+155

Bills vs. Vikings Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Bills will win this game with 59.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Bills vs Vikings Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Vikings will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Bills players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Bills Player Prop Bets Today

  • Josh Palmer has hit the Receptions Under in his last 10 games (+10.40 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Ty Johnson has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+10.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Ty Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Ty Johnson has hit the Longest Reception Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Khalil Shakir has hit the Longest Reception Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.75 Units / 49% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Vikings players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Vikings Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Justin Jefferson has hit the Receptions Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.30 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Justin Jefferson has hit the Longest Reception Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Justin Jefferson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.55 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Jordan Addison has hit the Receptions Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Jordan Mason has hit the Receptions Under in his last 6 games at home (+6.25 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have covered the 2H Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+4.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 19 games (+12.70 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.95 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+8.89 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1H Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+7.95 Units / 39% ROI)

Bills Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bills are 5-2 (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • Bills are 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 21.85% ROI
  • Bills are 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • BillsBillsBills are 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Vikings Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Vikings are 4-3 (+0.65 Units / 8.39% ROI).

  • Vikings are 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.8 Units / 40.42% ROI
  • Vikings are 1-6 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI
  • Vikings are 6-1 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI

Buffalo Bills: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings

Bills are 17-1 (.944) when scoring 22 or more points (2nd-best in NFL) and just .000 when scoring less than 22 points since the 2025 season (T-worst in NFL).

The Bills are 13-2 (.867) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2025 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Ravens have averaged just 1.9 sacks per game over that time span — T-3rd-worst in NFL.

The Bills are 3-1 (.750) after a win this season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .488.

The Bills are undefeated (3-0) when tied at the end of quarter 1 since the 2025 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the Buffalo Bills

The Vikings are undefeated (5-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .597.

The Vikings are undefeated (6-0) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .495.

The Vikings are undefeated (4-0) after a win this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .488.

The Vikings are winless (0-3) when allowing 27 or more points since the 2025 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .195.

Additional Matchup Notes for Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings were successful on just 31.0% of plays they ran with motion last week — 4th-worst in NFL. The Lions allowed a success rate of just 28.6% against motion last week — T-best in NFL.

Vikings WRs have averaged just 13.2 targets per game this season — lowest in NFL. The Lions have allowed 14.8 receptions per game to WRs this season — highest in NFL.

Vikings RBs have averaged just 1.5 yards after contact per carry this season — T-4th-worst in NFL. The Lions have allowed just 1.5 yards after contact per carry to RBs this season — T-5th-best in NFL.

The Bills have scored on 55% of their drives in the fourth quarter this season — T-2nd-best in NFL. The Ravens defense has allowed scores on 59.1% of opponent drives in the 4th quarter this season — 2nd-worst in NFL.

The Bills have been successful on 63.4% of pass attempts on play action passes since the 2025 season — best in NFL. The Ravens have pressured opposing QBs on 16.7% of pass attempts on play action passes since the 2025 season — worst in NFL.

The Bills have been successful on 50.4% of pass attempts with motion since the 2025 season — 5th-best in NFL. The Ravens have pressured opposing QBs on 20.4% of pass attempts against motion since the 2025 season — 4th-worst in NFL.

Buffalo Bills Offense: Important Stats

The Bills have averaged 7.3 yards per play on the road this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 5.6.

The Bills have completed passes for 20+ yards on 25 of their 171 total passing attempts (15%) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 9%.

The Bills have scored on 57% of their drives (36/63) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 39%.

The Bills have run successful plays on 61% of plays on play action passes since the 2025 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 48%.

Minnesota Vikings Offense: Important Stats

The Vikings have converted first downs on just 33 of 70 plays (47%) on 3rd and short since the 2025 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 60%.

The Vikings have averaged 0.13 epa per play against open coverage this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.42.

The Vikings have averaged 0.16 epa per play against open coverage since the 2025 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.40.

The Vikings ran 67% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in Week 7 — best in NFL; League Avg: 49%.

Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats

The Bills defense has allowed successful plays on 77% of plays open coverage this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 60%.

The Bills defense has allowed passes of 40+ yards on just 2 of 706 attempts (0%) since the 2025 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 1%.

The Bills defense have allowed 11.0 yards per play open coverage this season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 9.4.

The Bills defense have allowed 0.51 epa per play first read passes this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.22.

Minnesota Vikings Defense: Important Stats

The Vikings defense has allowed a Completion Pct of just 54% (96 completions/178 attempts) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 64%.

The Vikings defense has allowed successful plays on 35% of pass attempts from their own territory this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 47%.

The Vikings defense has allowed scores on 6% of opponent drives (1/18) in the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 38%.

The Vikings defense has blitzed on 33% of plays this season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

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