Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pittsburgh Steelers will cover the spread, and the total will go under.

Analyzing the offensive output, the Vikings come in averaging 27 points per game, outpacing the Steelers’ 24 points per game. The Minnesota rushing attack is notable, producing roughly 122 yards on 25 attempts per contest, indicating a solid ground game that could exploit Pittsburgh’s defensive weaknesses. Meanwhile, the Steelers manage only about 63 rushing yards per game, leaving room for the Vikings’ defense to focus primarily on containing their passing efforts.

When considering passing efforts, the Steelers surpass the Vikings in efficiency, completing 66.7% of their passes versus the Vikings’ 61.3%. However, the average passing yards tell a different story, with the Steelers at 199 yards and the Vikings at 168 yards per game. This discrepancy suggests that while the Steelers may complete their passes with higher efficiency, they struggle to generate significant yardage and are less prolific in scoring than the Vikings. Therefore, the match should favor the Vikings, who can accumulate points effectively, while the Steelers may limit the scoreboard to keep things close. With both teams struggling to exceed their offensive outputs in terms of yardage, the total points for this matchup is likely to fall below expectations.