Steelers vs. Vikings Predictions and Odds - Dec 9, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings face the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 14 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday, starting at 8:20 PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Steelers vs. Vikings, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Steelers vs. Vikings?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Steelers-Vikings NFL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Vikings a 64% chance of defeating the Steelers.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Vikings are listed as -3.5 favorites against the Steelers, with -102 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Steelers (+3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Vikings at -170, which means you can risk $170 to win $100, for a total payout of $270, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Steelers at +152, where you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 44.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Steelers and Vikings are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 44.5 points is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Steelers vs. Vikings

• Spread: Vikings -3.5 at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Vikings Win at -170 with DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 44.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)

Steelers vs. Vikings Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday has the Vikings winning 24-20.

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of this week's Steelers-Vikings matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Steelers vs. Vikings Player Props

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Steelers vs. Vikings? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Steelers and Vikings, as well as projected player stats.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Dalvin Cook is most likely to score the first touchdown in Steelers vs. Vikings.

DimersBOT gives Cook a 16.0% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB is a 57.1% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Najee Harris: 15.0% probability
• Diontae Johnson: 8.4% probability
• Chase Claypool: 7.4% probability
• Pat Freiermuth: 4.9% probability
• Ray-Ray McCloud: 2.9% probability

Minnesota Vikings

• Dalvin Cook: 16.0% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 12.2% probability
• Alexander Mattison: 5.8% probability
• K.J. Osborn: 5.5% probability
• Tyler Conklin: 5.3% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Najee Harris: 53.4% probability
• Diontae Johnson: 38.3% probability
• Chase Claypool: 32.7% probability
• Pat Freiermuth: 22.7% probability
• Ray-Ray McCloud: 14.0% probability

Minnesota Vikings

• Dalvin Cook: 57.1% probability
• Justin Jefferson: 47.3% probability
• Alexander Mattison: 26.7% probability
• K.J. Osborn: 24.9% probability
• Tyler Conklin: 23.3% probability

Projected Box Score

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger is projected for 241 passing yards and 1.5 passing touchdowns. The Vikings' Kirk Cousins is expected to throw for a whopping 268 yards and 1.5 TDs.

Steelers Starting QB

• Ben Roethlisberger: 241 Passing Yards, 1.5 Passing TDs

Vikings Starting QB

• Kirk Cousins: 268 Passing Yards, 1.5 Passing TDs

Steelers Rushing

• Najee Harris: 83 Rushing Yards, 0.5 TDs
• Benny Snell: 11 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs
• Chase Claypool: 8 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs

Vikings Rushing

• Dalvin Cook: 87 Rushing Yards, 0.6 TDs
• Alexander Mattison: 31 Rushing Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Kirk Cousins: 8 Rushing Yards, 0.1 TDs

Steelers Receiving

• Diontae Johnson: 80 Receiving Yards, 0.4 TDs
• Chase Claypool: 50 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Pat Freiermuth: 39 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Najee Harris: 29 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Ray-Ray McCloud: 16 Receiving Yards, 0.1 TDs

Vikings Receiving

• Justin Jefferson: 95 Receiving Yards, 0.5 TDs
• K.J. Osborn: 39 Receiving Yards, 0.3 TDs
• Tyler Conklin: 37 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Dalvin Cook: 26 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs
• Dede Westbrook: 22 Receiving Yards, 0.2 TDs

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Steelers vs. Vikings on Thursday December 9, 2021.

Steelers vs. Vikings 2021 Game Info

When do the Vikings play the Steelers?

• Date: Thursday December 9, 2021
• Time: 8:20 PM EST / 5:20 PM PST
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium

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