Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Predictions

Murray returns to a struggling passing game

Daily Norseman, a Vikings-focused publication, reports that Kyler Murray will start after clearing concussion protocol. The same report ranks Minnesota's passing offense 31st in the NFL, so Murray's return alone doesn't justify laying -1.5 points on the road.

Minnesota enters at 2-0, while Tampa Bay is 0-2. SportsPicksForum still prices the matchup close to even: the Vikings are -115 on the moneyline and the Buccaneers are -105, with Tampa Bay getting 1.5 points. The records favor Minnesota, but the price leaves little separation between the teams.

Prediction

Minnesota is the more likely winner with Murray available, but there isn't enough verified information about the broader injury picture or team performance to support a wager. Take the Vikings to win with low confidence, and pass at the current price.