Free Betting Tips – Vikings Treading Water As Struggling Cardinals Visit

Experts making their free betting tips know that after opening the 2010-11 season as one of the favorites to win the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings have taken perhaps the hardest fall of any team in recent history. Unlike the Dallas Cowboys, who have struggled on the field to a 1-6 record, the Vikings’ circus atmosphere has done much more than simply hurt their current standing. With the antics of quarterback Brett Favre out there for the world to hear about, and the absolute disaster that was Randy Moss’ second stint with the team, head coach Brad Childress is now on the hot seat for much more than a terrible start.

Arizona Cardinals @ Minnesota Vikings

Sunday November 7, 2010 – 1:00 PM ET

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Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Broadcast: FOX
Odds: Cardinals +8.5, Vikings -8.5
Total: 41

The Vikings will look for any type of distraction they can get this week, and a win over the struggling Arizona Cardinals may be the perfect medicine. Arizona comes in to this contest having lost consecutive games and three of their last four, with last weekend’s 38-35 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropping them to 3-4.

Free Betting Tips: What The Cardinals Will Have To Do To Win?

The Cardinals will need a lot of things to happen in order to snap their current slide, beginning with the some consistency from their quarterbacks. Derek Anderson and Max Hall both saw time in last Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers, combining for just over 300 yards and four interceptions. Those turnovers are what ultimately cost them the game, and until they find some stability at the position Arizona will continue to struggle. The Cardinals allowed rookie running back LaGarrette Blount to rush for 120 yards and two scores in the loss, and will need to do a much better job against the rush with Vikings’ back Adrian Peterson lining up on the other side.

Free Betting Tips: What The Vikings Will Have To Do To Win?

Despite being knocked out of last weekend’s loss to New England and having two fractures in his ankle, Favre is expected to start once again this week. Favre looked solid throughout the first three quarters of the loss to the Patriots, but had to be helped off the field after a big hit, and may still be feeling its effects. Regardless of his status, the Vikings will need to get back to the running game with Peterson and his 4.7-yard average. The Minnesota defense should swarm whoever starts at quarterback for the Cardinals.

Free Betting Tips: Outlook & Pick

The Vikings are desperate for a win, and with over half of their schedule still left to play, there is still a slim hope this team can make the playoffs. Minnesota will turn to Peterson early and often to pound the ball against a Cardinals’ rush defense that was horrible last week, and after establishing the early lead will force Arizona to rely on its ugly passing game.

Free Betting Tips: Vikings -8.5