Vikings vs Titans Prediction, Picks & Odds for This Week’s NFL Preseason Game

Allen's prediction: Minnesota maintains the upper hand against Tennessee in Friday’s dress rehearsal.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Aug 21, 2025 • 11:17 ET • 4 min read

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The Minnesota Vikings visit the Tennessee Titans in exhibition action on Friday evening at Nissan Stadium.

Minnesota has had success against Tennessee in past seasons, and my Vikings vs. Titans predictions expect that trend to continue in the preseason finale.

Find out more in my NFL picks for August 22.

Vikings vs Titans prediction

Vikings vs Titans Best bet: Vikings moneyline (+160)

The Minnesota Vikings released their unofficial depth chart for Friday’s game, with most of their starters on it.

J.J. McCarthy is expected to be under center at QB after resting for most of the preseason, while star wide receiver Justin Jefferson should also get some reps.

It’s a bit of a surprise to see Minnesota as an underdog. They’ve won two of their last three meetings with the Tennessee Titans, so a reason they’re likely underestimated is due to a few minor injuries in their WR room.

That being said, the Vikings are 1-1 so far in preseason and have hit the moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games. Minnesota also has a strong defensive unit that should be able to give rookie signal-caller Cam Ward some issues. 

I’ll take the visitors to finish the preseason on a high note.

Vikings vs Titans odds

  • Spread: Vikings +1 (-110) | Titans -1 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Vikings +100 | Titans -120
  • Over/Under: Over 37.5 (-110) | Under 37.5 (-110)

How to watch Vikings vs Titans

Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
Date: Friday, 8-22, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
TV: CBS

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After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.

Quinn's favorite team is Chelsea FC and he'd like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.

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