Titans vs Vikings Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL Preseason

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  • The Titans are -2.5 point favorites vs the Vikings
  • Total (Over/Under): 37.5 points

The Tennessee Titans visit U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Titans are betting favorites in this preseason matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Titans vs. Vikings Over/Under is 37.5 total points for the game.

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Titans vs. Vikings Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Titans-2.5 -10537.5 -110-140
Vikings +2.5 -11537.5 -110+115

Titans vs. Vikings Prediction

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Titans will win this preseason game with 58.3% confidence.

Titans vs Vikings Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Vikings will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Titans and Vikings, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best Titans Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Nick Westbrook has hit the Receptions Under in his last 7 away games (+7.10 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Chigoziem Okonkwo has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 7 games (+7.05 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Ryan Tannehill has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Nick Westbrook has hit the Longest Reception Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Nick Westbrook has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 79% ROI)

Best Vikings Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Kirk Cousins has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+9.60 Units / 53% ROI)
  • K.J. Osborn has hit the Longest Reception Under in 12 of his last 16 games (+7.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Justin Jefferson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • T.J. Hockenson has hit the Receptions Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.45 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Dalvin Cook has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Tennessee Titans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 17 games (+14.80 Units / 75% ROI)
  • The Tennessee Titans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 away games (+9.55 Units / 93% ROI)
  • The Tennessee Titans have covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Tennessee Titans have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Tennessee Titans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 away games (+5.45 Units / 87% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.60 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games (+7.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+7.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)

Titans Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Titans went 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Titans are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Titans are 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Titans are 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / ROI

Vikings Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Vikings went 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Vikings are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Vikings are 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Vikings are 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Tennessee Titans: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings

The Titans were winless (0-3) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .401.

The Titans were 3-6 (.333) when within 7 points at the two minute warning in the 2022 season — tied for 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Titans were winless (0-6) vs top 10 offenses in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .312.

The Titans were undefeated (3-0) after a home win in the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .496.

Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the Tennessee Titans

The Vikings were undefeated (9-0) when within 7 points at the two minute warning in the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Vikings were undefeated (8-0) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .496.

The Vikings were undefeated (4-0) after a loss in the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .463.

The Vikings were 6-1 (.857) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .494.

Additional Matchup Notes for Tennessee Titans vs. Minnesota Vikings

Vikings WRs had 275 receptions in 17 games (16.2 per game) last season — second-best in NFL. The Titans allowed 14.5 receptions per game to WRs last season — second-worst in NFL.

The Vikings threw for 4,808 passing yards in 17 games (282.8 YPG) last season — second-best in NFL. The Titans allowed 274.8 passing yards per game last season — worst in NFL.

Vikings WRs were targeted 407 times last season — second-most in NFL. The Titans allowed an average of 25.5 fantasy points per game to WRs last season — worst in NFL.

The Titans ran successful plays on just 29.5% of pass attempts on their opponent’s side of the field in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — third-worst in NFL. Vikings allowed successful plays on just 39.2% of pass attempts on their own side of the field in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fourth-best in NFL.

Titans RBs averaged 9.1 yards after the catch last season — second-best in NFL. The Vikings allowed 8.4 yards after catch per reception to RBs last season — tied for second-worst in NFL.

Titans RBs averaged 9.6 yards after the catch in the last 8 weeks of the regular season — third-best in NFL. The Vikings allowed 9.3 yards after catch per reception to RBs in the last 8 weeks of the regular season — fifth-worst in NFL.

Tennessee Titans Offense: Important Stats

The Titans averaged 10.1 drives per TD in the 2nd half in the 2022 season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 4.8.

The Titans scored on 18% of their drives in the 2nd half in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 34%.

The Titans ran 8% of their plays in the red zone in the 2nd half in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

The Titans scored on 14% of their drives in close and late situations in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 32%.

Minnesota Vikings Offense: Important Stats

The Vikings scored on 47% of their drives in close and late situations in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 32%.

The Vikings averaged 340.5 passing yards per game (1,362/4) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL; League Avg: 219.1.

The Vikings ran successful plays on 32% of rush attempts in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Vikings targeted RBs 11% of the time (76 Pass Attempts/671 plays) in the 2022 season — 2nd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 18%.

Tennessee Titans Defense: Important Stats

The Titans defense allowed 290.3 receiving yards per game (4,935/17) in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 233.7.

The Titans defense allowed successful plays on 30% of rush attempts in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Titans defense allowed successful plays on 23% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Titans defense allowed successful plays on 35% of rush attempts in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

Minnesota Vikings Defense: Important Stats

The Vikings defense has allowed 277.4 receiving yards per game (9,431/34) since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 238.8.

The Vikings defense allowed 200.9 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 155.9.

The Vikings defense forced three and outs on 14% of opponent drives in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 21%.

The Vikings defense allowed scores on 47% of opponent drives in the 3rd quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 30%.

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