Vikings vs. Texans - Monday Night Preseason Betting Odds & Stats

The Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Reliant Stadium.

Brett Favre will get his second start wearing Viking purple, this time on National TV as Minnesota travels to Houston as a 3.5–point underdog. Look for Favre to have a better outing than last week's effort.

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Sportsbetting.com currently have the Texans listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game's total is sitting at 38½.

Tarvaris Jackson threw two TD passes as the Vikings won their second straight preseason game last time out, defeating the Chiefs 17-13. The Vikings covered the 3-point spread, while the 30 points fell UNDER the posted total of 37.

The Texans were defeated 38-14 by the Saints last time out, as 3-point favorites. The game's combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 39.

Team records:
Minnesota: 10-6 SU, 6-10 ATS
Houston: 8-8 SU, 9-7 ATS

Next up:
Minnesota home to Dallas, Friday, September 4
Houston at Tampa Bay, Friday, September 4