Colts travel to Minnesota to face Vikings on Sunday Night Football

Betting analysis for Week 9 matchup

The Indianapolis Colts (3-4-1) will travel to U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings (6-1) on Sunday Night Football in Week 9. The Vikings are favored by 4.5 points in the matchup, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Vikings have been one of the most impressive teams in the NFL this season, with their only loss coming in Week 1 to the Philadelphia Eagles. They have a high-powered offense led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Dalvin Cook, and wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

The Colts have been a bit of a disappointment this season, but they have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks. They have won two of their last three games, including a 34-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8.

Here are some betting tips for the Colts vs. Vikings game:

• Take the Vikings to cover the spread. The Vikings are a much better team than the Colts, and they should be able to win this game by more than 4.5 points.
• Bet on the Vikings to win the game. The Vikings are simply the better team, and they should be able to win this game outright.
• Bet on Justin Jefferson to score a touchdown. Jefferson is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, and he is always a threat to score.
• Bet on Dalvin Cook to rush for over 100 yards. Cook is one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he should be able to have a big game against the Colts' defense.
• Bet on the game to go over the total. The Vikings and Colts both have high-powered offenses, so this game is likely to be a shootout.