Perhaps the most appealing aspect of a matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints is the matchup between two of the league’s best WRs - Justin Jefferson and Chris Olave. That said, Jefferson’s ankle needs to be monitored, but regardless, there is a ton to love about this NFC showdown; just the QB position alone provides plenty to discuss. We’ve broken it all down to provide you with a best bet from our top Vikings vs. Saints predictions for Week 5.

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🔥 Vikings vs. Saints Predictions for NFL Week 5, Sunday, 10/11

Don’t look now, but the Vikings are sitting atop the NFC North and are just one of just three remaining teams that are undefeated at 4-0. It hasn’t even been all about new QB Kyler Murray, but rather their defense. They rank #1 overall in terms of points allowed per game at just 12.8, preventing opposing teams from cashing  NFL expert picks.

So, what about Vikings vs. Saints predictions? Well, New Orleans is a team that is fresh on everyone’s mind after getting blasted on Monday Night Football by the Atlanta Falcons. We saw Bijan Robinson torch them for 145 yards and two TDs. Minnesota RB Aaron Jones Sr. will be looking to do the same after his 94 yards on 20 carries.

The matchup here isn’t ideal for New Orleans given where Minnesota’s true strengths are, so as we dive into the best bet from our Vikings vs. Saints predictions for Week 5, it’s not just an overreaction to what we saw last.

🏅 Vikings vs. Saints Expert Pick: Minnesota Money Line (-125 at Courtside)

Let’s talk about that Minnesota defense. They had the luxury of facing the Miami Dolphins this past Sunday to help that points-per-game-allowed average, but we also can’t ignore keeping the Chicago Bears to three points. While the weather played a role there, we’ve since seen them win back-to-back games with two different backup QBs.

Even though they haven’t faced the toughest competition, they’re still the focus of our Vikings vs. Saints predictions with how these teams match up. New Orleans is heavily reliant on the Tyler Shough-to-Chris Olave connection, with some Juwan Johnson sprinkled in. Well, the pass defense of the Vikings remains elite.

In fact, this season, they’ve been great all around, ranking second in terms of both run stop AND pass rush win rate. Even if we see their run defense take a step back, the issue for New Orleans is that Travis Etienne Jr. recently went on IR. Even though Alvin Kamara scored two TDs on MNF, he’s just not the same guy right now, totaling just 23 rushing yards.

On top of that, the Minnesota OFFENSIVE line also ranks third in terms of run-block win rate. They need to be tested more before we consider them a Super Bowl threat, but for now, the best bet from our top Vikings vs. Saints predictions for Week 5 is simply the Minnesota money line (-125 at Courtside).

 

 

 

👀 How To Watch Vikings vs. Saints NFL Week 5

This matchup is alongside the huge early afternoon window, so to help ensure that you don’t miss it, here’s how to watch Vikings vs. Saints NFL Week 5:

  • Where: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA
  • When: 1 PM ET on 10/11
  • Watch on TV: FOX
  • Where to stream: YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV

🔢 Vikings vs. Saints Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

With a matchup that could truly go either way, you’ll also want to have the latest Vikings vs. Saints odds for Week 5 at Courtside Sports:

 

 

 

🏉 Vikings vs. Saints Injury Report & Latest News

When it comes to the biggest Vikings vs. Saints news, it’s Justin Jefferson who is on everyone’s radar since we know Travis Etienne Jr. is on IR. For now, here is the latest Vikings vs. Saints injury report from Thursday's practices: 

Minnesota Vikings:

New Orleans Saints:

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