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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will take center stage on TNF in Minneapolis. The Steelers are coming off a big emotional win over their rival BAL Ravens 20-19 but that puts the Steelers in a (29.4%) system of teams off an upset win over a divisional rival as a home underdog with a winning record (35-84 ATS) since ‘83. That system then zooms to (4-24 ATS) if they are playing a team with a losing record in the 2nd half of the season. Winning teams are also (0-8 ATS) on Thursdays when listed as a 6 point dog or less vs a team with a losing record. Some key injuries to note is that WR Adam Thielen is OUT and RB Dalvin Cook is questionable however is trending towards playing and on the other side star CB Joe Haden is OUT along with G/C B.J Finney. The Vikings are (6-2 ATS) off B2B losses and coach Mike Zimmer is (13-3 ATS) after a loss by 3 or less points. Take the Vikings to win and cover at home tonight over the Steelers on a short week.
Pick: MIN VIKINGS -3