NFL Betting: Vikings sport a familiar face on MNF

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At the time of this writing, the board is Minnesota +3.5 (2.16, +116) and New York Jets -3.5 (1.84, -119), while the total match points is Under 37.5 (2.04, +104) and Over 37.5 Points (1.89, -112).

Minnesota heads to New York to take on the Jets fresh off a bye week and bringing in a disappointing 1-2 record. This week's game will be the first of three road games over the next four weeks for the Vikings. It will be the ninth matchup between the two teams, with the Vikings trailing 1-7 in the overall series. Wide receiver Randy Moss returns to the team for the first time in six years after being traded for a third-round pick from New England, which has added an incredible amount of excitement in the locker room. "We're just missing something and I think Moss can give us another threat down the field," running back Adrian Peterson said. The team will be happy to be playing at the New Meadowlands, as it never beat the Jets at their former home, going 0-4 at the Meadowlands against them. Minnesota is 2-2 ATS on Monday Night Football over the past three years.

The Vikings are 18-7 over their past 25 games and will be expecting a big performance from its defensive unit that currently leads the NFL in allowing just 31 offensive points this season. Minnesota currently ranks ninth against the run, allowing an average of 87.3 yards per game. That's been the norm for this club, as they finished second in that category in 2009, allowing just 3.8 more yards per game than the Packers. Despite receiving a new offensive weapon on the outside, the Vikings must continue to hand the ball off to superstar running back Adrian Peterson, who has 392 rushing yards through three games, which is good for third-best in the NFL and tops in the NFC heading into this week's games. The team is 8-10 ATS on the road and the total match points is 11-7 Over/Under in those contests.

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