Vikings vs. Colts Week 7 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds
20 October 2026

The Minnesota Vikings (5-0) will be aiming to extend a five-game winning streak against the Indianapolis Colts (2-4). The Vikings are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6.5). The total for this one is set at 41.5 points.
The Vikings rank 22nd in points scored this year (21.8 points per game), but they've been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 12.8 points allowed per game. The Colts are accumulating 24.0 points per game on offense this season (14th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 27.3 points per game (27th-ranked) on defense.
Vikings vs. Colts Odds and Game Time
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
- Total: 41.5 points
- Spread: Vikings -6.5
- Moneyline: Vikings (-285), Colts (+230)
How to watch Vikings vs. Colts
- TV Channel: CBS
Betting the Over/Under: Vikings vs. Colts
- Vikings games have gone over 41.5 points only once this season (in five outings).
- So far this season, just one Minnesota game has gone over the point total.
- The Colts have played five games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 41.5 points.
- So far this year, four of Indianapolis' six games with a set number have hit the over.
- These teams score 45.8 points per game combined, 4.3 more than this game's total.
- These two teams together give up 40.1 points per game, 1.4 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
Betting the Spread: Vikings vs. Colts
- Minnesota has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover once.
- Minnesota has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
- The Colts are 3-3-0 ATS this year.
- The Colts are 1-2 overall with two wins against the spread in away games.
Betting the Moneyline: Vikings vs. Colts
- Minnesota has been favored on the moneyline a total of four times this season, and they've won all of those games.
- The Colts have been underdogs in four games this season and won one (25%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has played as a moneyline favorite of -285 or shorter in only one game this season, which it won.
- Indianapolis has not been a bigger underdog this season than the +230 moneyline set for this game.
- Based on this contest's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 74.0%.
Dunkel Prediction for Vikings vs. Colts
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings (-6.5) | Over (41.5) | Vikings 30 - Colts 20 |
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