Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings – Week 8 Betting Preview

The Arizona Cardinals are road underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. The Cardinals are looking to climb out of last place in the NFC West, while the Vikings have a chance to take an even more commanding lead atop the NFC North.

Minnesota comes out of its bye with a 2.5-game first-place lead. The Vikings have won four straight games, and they are undefeated at home. Every victory during Minnesota’s winning streak has been decided by one score. Arizona is one game out of first place in its division.

Let’s take a look at some key statistics and information about this matchup.

When is Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 8? 

Date/Time: Oct. 30, 1 p.m. ET 
Arena: U.S. Bank Stadium
How to Watch: FOX
Opening odds: Vikings -4 | AZ +160, MIN -190 | O/U 48

Week 8 Cardinals vs. Vikings Betting Odds 

Here’s the latest point spread and total for Sunday’s game.

Week 8 — Cardinals vs. Vikings Stats to Know 

(Use the FTN Bets Prop Shop to find the best odds for player prop bets)

• Vikings are 4-0 straight up and 1-3 ATS as favorites of three points or more
• Cardinals are 0-4 straight up and 1-3 ATS against teams that have a .500 record or better
• Vikings have scored at least 23 points in five of six games
• Cardinals are 2-4-1 to the over 
• Vikings are 30th in opponents’ yards per play (6.0) and 27th in yards per game allowed (384.5)
• Cardinals are 27th in points per game allowed (25.1)
• Cardinals are 9-2 in the last 11 games when DeAndre Hopkins plays
• Vikings have the fewest penalty yards (185)
• Cardinals are tied for second in fewest turnovers (5)
• Kirk Cousins is averaging 250.3 passing yards per game
• Kyler Murray hasn’t thrown for more than 250 passing yards in four straight games
• Justin Jefferson is third in receiving yards per game (109.0)
• DeAndre Hopkins had 100 receiving yards in Week 7 for the first time since 2020
• Dalvin Cook is averaging 75.0 rushing yards per game
• Eno Benjamin is averaging 77.0 combined receiving and rushing yards in the last three games