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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get early predictions for the upcoming Vikings vs Saints NFL game.
The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints will meet in Week 5 of the NFL season at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Initial simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Vikings as the most likely winner of this NFC matchup.
For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Vikings vs. Saints predictions page.
Minnesota vs. New Orleans early predictions
Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Vikings vs. Saints game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:
- Straight up win probabilities: Vikings 56.2%, Saints 43.8%
- Predicted final score: Vikings 23-21 Saints
- Spread: Vikings (-1.5) 50.0%, Saints (+1.5) 50.0%
- Total points (42.5): Over 58.4%, Under 41.6%
As of October 5, 2026, these Vikings-Saints calculations and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.
Vikings vs. Saints Week 5 details
Sunday's action between the Saints and Vikings at Caesars Superdome is scheduled for October 11, 2026.
- Who: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
Vikings vs. Saints opening odds
We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 5 game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Vikings -1.5 (+100), Saints +1.5 (-108)
- Moneyline: Vikings -113, Saints +108
- Total: Over/Under 42.5 (+100/-108)
Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.
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Conclusion
We predict the Vikings, with a 56.2% win probability, will likely beat the Saints in Week 5 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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