{"id":6009,"date":"2010-08-02T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2010-08-02T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/?p=6009"},"modified":"2010-08-01T23:24:03","modified_gmt":"2010-08-02T04:24:03","slug":"2010-11-minnesota-vikings-betting-odds-schedule-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/blog\/2010-11-minnesota-vikings-betting-odds-schedule-analysis-6009\/","title":{"rendered":"2010-11 Minnesota Vikings Betting Odds & Schedule Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Healthy Favre is the key to the Minnesota Vikings Staying on Top of the North<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Minnesota Vikings came very close to breaking a four-game losing streak in NFC title games last year when they nearly beat the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome.\u00a0 While some have argued they were the better team and would have gone on to win the Super Bowl, there is no erasing the five turnovers or history at this point.\u00a0 Now all that matters to Minnesota fans is seeing QB Brett Favre take the field for one more season in hopes that he can still work his magic and help their team snap a four-game losing streak in Super Bowls if they can finally get there again.<\/p>\n

Odds to win NFC North Division: +150<\/em><\/p>\n

Odds to win the NFC Conference: 13\/2<\/em><\/p>\n

Minnesota<\/em> Vikings Odds to win Super Bowl XLV: 12\/1<\/em><\/p>\n

Regular Season Wins Total Line: 9.5<\/em><\/p>\n

*all odds quoted from Bodog*<\/em><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what this year\u2019s schedule looks like for the Vikings:<\/p>\n

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Week 1 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, September 9, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0 @ New Orleans Saints<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> One of the keys to success for the Vikings in 2009 was that Favre was able to ease into the season against the Browns and Lions in the first two weeks, and a rematch of the NFC Championship against the defending Super Bowl champs will be a huge wake-up call right away.<\/p>\n

Week 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 19, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Unless Minnesota somehow pulls off an upset in New Orleans, this will be a virtual must-win in order for the team to enter the bye week with a winning record.<\/p>\n

Week 3 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, September 26, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis: <\/strong>The Vikings will get a chance to breathe here before bracing for the storm of five straight games against playoff teams from last year after their bye.<\/p>\n

Week 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 — BYE WEEK —<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Week 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, October 11, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ New York Jets <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Favre will begin arguably one of the toughest stretches of his 20-year career with the first of three road games in four weeks, putting his NFL record 309-game consecutive starts streak on the line against the league\u2019s top defense.<\/p>\n

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Week 6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 17, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Coming off what should be an extremely physical game against the Jets on Monday Night Football, the Vikings need to prepare for a rematch with the Cowboys on short rest.<\/p>\n

Week 7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 24, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Green Bay Packers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Minnesota was able to handle Green Bay in sweeping two meetings a year ago, but Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was the best player on the field in both games.<\/p>\n

Week 8 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, October 31, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ New England Patriots <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> If the Vikings can make it through this rough part of their schedule with a 3-1 mark or better following a visit to New England, they might be ready for another run at the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

Week 9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 7, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Arizona Cardinals <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Cardinals were an impressive 6-2 on the road last season, but that was with Kurt Warner under center.<\/p>\n

Week 10 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 14, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Chicago Bears <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Bears pulled off a 36-30 home win in the last meeting with Minnesota on Monday Night Football, giving them some confidence after getting crushed 36-10 in the previous matchup.<\/p>\n

Week 11 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 21, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Green Bay Packers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Packers begin the most difficult part of their schedule with the first of four road games in five weeks after their bye<\/p>\n

Week 12 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, November 28, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Washington Redskins <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis: <\/strong>New Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan found a way to beat Favre in Super Bowl XXXII when he was with the Broncos and knows quarterbacks about as well as anybody in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Week 13 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 5, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Buffalo Bills <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Vikings start a string of three straight home games against the Bills, who will be coming off a physical game against the Steelers.<\/p>\n

Week 14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 12, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. New York Giants <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> Minnesota embarrassed the Giants 44-7 in last year\u2019s regular-season finale even though the Vikings had nothing to play for so revenge could be a factor.<\/p>\n

Week 15 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, December 20, 2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vs. Chicago Bears <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Vikings host the Bears in their home finale on Monday Night Football before closing out the season on the road.<\/p>\n

Week 16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, December 26, 2010 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Philadelphia Eagles <\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Eagles finish the regular season with what could be the most difficult last four games for any team as they must play Dallas twice, visit the Giants and host the Vikings here.<\/p>\n

Week 17 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sunday, January 2, 2011 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 @ Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/strong> The Lions will be coming off back-to-back visits to Florida but get to play their last three divisional games at home to end the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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