Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings Top Prop Bets

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The Texans have never defeated the Vikings. They’re 0-5 against the team from Minnesota and have suffered historically embarrassing losses to them in the past. But these aren’t the Houston Texans of the past. Houston is off to a slow but successful start to the 2024 season and play an upstart Minnesota Vikings team looking to extend their lead over the NFC North. This is one of two games this week where two 2-0 teams face off.

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Stefon Diggs First Touchdown Scorer (+1000)

Considering Tank Dell is only +1100 and Nico Collins is +850, this is the best bet of the game. Diggs has two touchdowns in two games from inside the red zone. That’s an efficiency that’s hard to pass up on. Diggs will be lined up against former Texan Shaq Griffin who’s the 63rd of 96 cornerbacks according to PFF. Griffin was targeted three times against the Giants but not once against the San Francisco 49ers.

Nico Collins Over 75.5 yards (-114)

Gimme. Gimme. Gimme. Collins has crushed the two first two weeks like an empty can of soda. He’s caught 117 receiving yards and 135 in the first two games and has no intention of stopping. The Vikings allowed Deebo Samuel to haul in 110 yards and George Kittle 76 yards. Collins is up against veteran corner Stephon Gilmore who has been exception thus far. However, Collins should be able to get behind an aging Gilmore for a big gain.

Tank Dell longest reception Under 22.5 yards (-110)

Dell has struggled getting open and creating YAC opportunities through two games. It’s a troubling sign so far and one that Houston needs to address, but I do not think the Texans have an answer just yet. Before betting on Dell, it’s better to see him begin to kick it into high gear. Better to be a week late than be a week early on this one.

C.J. Stroud Under 260.5 yards passing (-114)

While this bet lacks gravitas, it’s a logical one. Offenses are down this season and the passing game is taking the brunt of criticism across the league. Stroud threw for 260 yards against the Chicago Bears and 234 yards against the Indianapolis Colts. Those both would’ve lost you this bet and I don’t think the Vikings defense is much worse than either. However, Vikings allowed 318 yards to Brock Purdy and 186 yards to Daniel Jones thus far this season. That’s a wide range of outcomes. Houston’s offense is much closer to SF than Minnesota. Until the offense is more consistent, take this small bet as a parlay if you anticipate Houston running the ball.

Texans win -2.5 (-104)

Houston never wins easy. It’s never smooth. It’s never confident. They’re facing a 2-0 Vikings team that looks strong of defense and capable with Sam Darnold at the helm. They also possess multiple former Houston Texans on defense including Blake Cashman and Jonathan Greenard. All that to say Houston is the better team and will demonstrate thus on Sunday. Houston is away, but they have the right momentum and offensive firepower to overwhelm the Vikings. Texans must continue to get out to early leads if they want to continue their wining streak.

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