Vikings vs. Commanders Picks, Predictions Week 9: Can Minnesota Keep Winning Streak Alive?

Minnesota Vikings won their fifth consecutive game last week. They are currently averaging 28.6 points per game. Washington Commanders have a backup quarterback, Taylor Heinicke, who has started 2-0. The Commander's defense allows similar air yardage and touchdown numbers to the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts.

Vikings and Commanders are playing each other on Sunday, November 6 at 1 p.m. ET at FedExField, Landover, MD. The weather is 77 degrees, 55% chance of precipitation, 7-mph winds.

The Vikings are 2.5 points favorites against the Commanders. The total opened up at 44. 5 and has since slipped to 43.

Vikings are playing Commanders. Vikings are 3-3 at home. Commander's picks include Dalvin Cook 100+ rushing yards + Terry McLaurin 100-plus receiving yards.

Vikings are favored by 3 points. The game is under 43.5 points at Caesars.

Vikings are on a winning streak. They are currently sixth in the league in points allowed at just over 20 per game. Minnesota's 24.7 points per games is also a top-10 mark in NFL. Washington's defense has been efficient.

Neither Heinicke nor Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown more than two touchdowns in a single game this season. Washington has allowed only four rushing touchdowns all year. The total has dropped since the market opened.

The Commanders are good at limiting rushing touchdowns, but they still give up 120.4 rushing yards per game. Terry McLaurin and Cook are coming off games in which they hit these props. Cook has rushed for 90-plus yards in four of seven games this season and will see a healthy number of touches.

Vikings-Commanders is on 11/03/2022 at 5:03 p.m. ET.