Texans vs. Vikings Prediction: Houston Predicted to Win Following Latest Data Analysis for NFL Week 3 [2024]

NFL Week 3 action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM ET as the Houston Texans square off with the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Texans as the most likely winner of the game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Texans-Vikings game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Texans with a win probability of 59%, while the Vikings have 41%."

Texans vs. Vikings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 3 action between the Vikings and Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Vikings and Texans gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Texans vs. Vikings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Texans vs. Vikings Predictions

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Texans and Vikings 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Texans a 59% chance of defeating the Vikings in Week 3 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Texans winning 23-21.

According to our model, the Vikings (+2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 46-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Texans vs. Vikings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Texans	Vikings
Spread	-2.5 (-105)	+2.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-134	+115
Total	o46 (-112)	u46 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Texans vs. Vikings Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Texans vs. Vikings matchup is on the moneyline.

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Texans vs. Vikings TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Texans vs. Vikings?

According to our model, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is most likely to score the first touchdown in Texans vs. Vikings.

Our projections give Jones a 12.0% chance of getting in for six first at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB is a 49.1% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Houston Texans

Player	First TD Probability
Joe Mixon	9.8%
Nico Collins	9.3%
Stefon Diggs	8.0%

Minnesota Vikings

Player	First TD Probability
Aaron Jones	12.0%
Justin Jefferson	9.8%
Jordan Addison	8.4%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Houston Texans

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Joe Mixon	42.1%
Nico Collins	40.9%
Stefon Diggs	36.1%

Minnesota Vikings

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Aaron Jones	49.1%
Justin Jefferson	41.5%
Jordan Addison	38.0%

Texans vs Vikings Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Texans and Vikings. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Texans vs. Vikings Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Texans' C.J. Stroud is projected to throw for more yards than the Vikings' Sam Darnold.

Texans Rushing

Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce and C.J. Stroud are projected to be the leading rushers for the Texans.

Player	Position
Joe Mixon	RB
Dameon Pierce	RB
C.J. Stroud	QB

Vikings Rushing

Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler and Sam Darnold are expected to lead the Vikings in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Aaron Jones	RB
Ty Chandler	RB
Sam Darnold	QB

Texans Receiving

Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Stefon Diggs, Dalton Schultz and Joe Mixon are projected to top the receiving yards for the Texans.

Player	Position
Nico Collins	WR
Tank Dell	WR
Stefon Diggs	WR
Dalton Schultz	TE
Joe Mixon	RB

Vikings Receiving

Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Johnny Mundt, Aaron Jones and Jalen Nailor are projected to lead the Vikings in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Justin Jefferson	WR
Jordan Addison	WR
Johnny Mundt	TE
Aaron Jones	RB
Jalen Nailor	WR

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Conclusion

We predict the Texans, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Vikings in Week 3 of the NFL season.

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