Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants prediction, odds, and best bets for NFL Week 1 on 9/8/24: Giants 3-point underdogs, Jefferson 11.4% to score game’s first TD

The New York Giants will lock horns with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 of the NFL season at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET. In advance of the Giants’ and Vikings’ Week 1 opener, the data analysts at Dimers.com have simulated this matchup 10,000 times, then compared the results to current NFL betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below.

This preview includes Dimers’ best bets, predicted scoreline, and player prop projections for the Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants. To unlock Dimers’ full suite of data-driven betting insights, which includes daily props, trends, and parlays, sign up for Dimers Pro with promo code SYRACUSE10, which will save you 10% off your first subscription payment.

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Vikings vs. Giants betting preview

Utilize the interactive widget below to discover the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Vikings-Giants game at MetLife Stadium.

This prediction and best bet for Sunday’s NFL matchup between the Vikings and Giants is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.

Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

The key information you need before the Vikings vs. Giants NFL game.

• Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants
• Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
• Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
• Location: MetLife Stadium

Odds

The latest and best odds for the NFL contest between the Vikings and Giants.

• Spread: Vikings -1 (-112), Giants +1 (-108)
• Moneyline: Vikings -118, Giants +106
• Total: Over/Under 41.5 (-105/-115)

The odds and lines featured here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Vikings vs. Giants

Using cutting-edge data analysis and computer power, Dimers has executed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Vikings vs. Giants game.

According to Dimers’ renowned predictive analytics model, the Vikings are more likely to beat the Giants at MetLife Stadium. This prediction is based on the model giving the Vikings a 60% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Vikings (-1) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 41.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.

These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.

Vikings vs. Giants best bet

Our top pick for the Vikings vs. Giants Week 1 NFL game is to bet on the Vikings moneyline (-118).

This expert betting advice is formulated through world-class simulations and valuable betting intelligence, designed to assist you in making more informed decisions.

Score prediction for Vikings vs. Giants

Dimers’ projected final score for the Minnesota vs. NY Giants game on Sunday has the Vikings winning 21-18.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

NFL player props: Sunday

NFL props are a common way to wager on Sunday’s game without necessarily betting on its outcome.

This article features the most likely first and anytime touchdown scorers for the Vikings and Giants.

Minnesota’s Aaron Jones is most likely to score the first touchdown in Vikings vs. Giants, according to DimersBOT.

DimersBOT gives Jones an 11.7% chance of getting in for six first at MetLife Stadium. The Vikings RB has a 44.4% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First touchdown scorer prediction

Minnesota Vikings

• Aaron Jones: 11.7% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 11.4% probability
• Jordan Addison: 8.8% probability
• Ty Chandler: 5.4% probability
• Jalen Nailor: 4.9% probability

New York Giants

• Devin Singletary: 9.2% probability
• Malik Nabers: 8.8% probability
• Wan’Dale Robinson: 6.5% probability
• Daniel Jones: 6.0% probability
• Darius Slayton: 4.4% probability

Anytime touchdown scorer prediction

Minnesota Vikings

• Aaron Jones: 44.4% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 43.7% probability
• Jordan Addison: 34.9% probability
• Ty Chandler: 23.0% probability
• Jalen Nailor: 21.8% probability

New York Giants

• Devin Singletary: 36.5% probability
• Malik Nabers: 34.8% probability
• Wan’Dale Robinson: 27.8% probability
• Daniel Jones: 25.2% probability
• Darius Slayton: 18.4% probability

NFL Week 1: Vikings vs. Giants

Get ready for Sunday’s action between the Vikings and Giants in Week 1 of the National Football League season at MetLife Stadium, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET. If you’re looking to enhance your betting experience, you might want to consider exploring Dimers Pro, where you can get today’s parlay picks.

We emphasize that all of the NFL best bets and NFL predictions in this preview are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Vikings vs. Giants matchup, and they are correct at the time of publication. They aim to help you make more informed choices when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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