Vikings vs. Saints prediction: NFL Week 5 picks, odds, best bets

The New York Post's Matt Ehalt predicts the undefeated Minnesota Vikings will cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Ehalt highlights Minnesota's dominant defensive play, noting that the team leads the NFL in points allowed per game and sacks with 16. Despite concerns regarding quarterback Kyler Murray and the offense, Ehalt expects Minnesota to capitalize on New Orleans' vulnerable defense.

Ehalt emphasizes that the Saints have struggled defensively, conceding a league-worst 32 points per game and allowing at least 31 points in three of their four contests. Furthermore, the writer notes that New Orleans has trailed at halftime in every game this season, potentially allowing Minnesota's pass rush to pressure quarterback Tyler Shough in the second half.