Patriots vs. Vikings Line Up 2 Points: Adrian Peterson Indicted, Fantasy Disaster

Written by:
Don Shapiro
Published on:
Sep/12/2014
Patriots vs. Vikings Betting Line Change. Adrian Peterson Indicted, Fantasy Disa

The Patriots vs. Vikings betting was under review following news that Adrian Peterson was indicted for child abuse in Montgomery, Texas.  TMZ.com reported the news late Friday. Minnesota was a +3.5 home underdog prior to the news and at 8 pm EST, BetOnline moved the line up 2 points in favor of New England to -5.5.   The team deactivated Peterson late Friday.

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Sportsbooks had pulled this game off the board Friday due to the uncertainty as to whether Peterson would be playing Sunday.  His absence will likely serve as a tremendous blow to the Vikings.  A warrent was issued for his arrest. 

Peterson's attorney released the following statement:

"Adrian Peterson has been informed that he was indicted by a grand jury in Montgomery County, Texas for Injury to a Child. The charged conduct involves using a switch to spank his son. This indictment follows Adrian’s full cooperation with authorities who have been looking into this matter. Adrian is a loving father who used his judgment as a parent to discipline his son. He used the same kind of discipline with his child that he experienced as a child growing up in east Texas. Adrian has never hidden from what happened. He has cooperated fully with authorities and voluntarily testified before the grand jury for several hours. Adrian will address the charges with the same respect and responsiveness he has brought to this inquiry from its beginning. It is important to remember that Adrian never intended to harm his son and deeply regrets the unintentional injury."

The Patriots come into this game having won 10 straight against NFC North teams but are 1-7 Against The Spread in its last 8 games on the road.

Around 75% of the betting action was on New England prior to the Peterson news.

Fantasy NFL players are likely to be rattled by the Peterson indictment.  He is among the most sought after players this year.

Scroll down for the latest odds.

NFL - Sep 14

 

Sep 14

251

DET LIONS

+3-120

o43½-110

+113

 

1:00 PM

252

CAR PANTHERS

-3EV

u43½-110

-133

 

Sep 14

253

MIA DOLPHINS

PK-110

o42½-110

EV

 

1:00 PM

254

BUF BILLS

PK-110

u42½-110

-120

 

Sep 14

255

JAC JAGUARS

+6-110

o43-110

+210

 

1:00 PM

256

WAS REDSKINS

-6-110

u43-110

-250

 

Sep 14

257

DAL COWBOYS

+3EV

o49-110

+160

 

1:00 PM

258

TEN TITANS

-3-120

u49-110

-185

 

Sep 14

259

ARI CARDINALS

-2-115

o42½-110

-140

 

1:00 PM

260

NY GIANTS

+2-105

u42½-110

+120

 

Sep 14

261

NE PATRIOTS

-3-115

   
 

1:00 PM

262

MIN VIKINGS

+3-105

   
 

Sep 14

263

NO SAINTS

-6-110

o48-110

-290

 

1:00 PM

264

CLE BROWNS

+6-110

u48-110

+245

 

Sep 14

265

ATL FALCONS

+5-115

o49-110

+205

 

1:00 PM

266

CIN BENGALS

-5-105

u49-110

-245

 

Sep 14

269

SEA SEAHAWKS

-5½-105

o44-110

-260

 

4:05 PM

270

SD CHARGERS

+5½-115

u44-110

+220

 

Sep 14

271

HOU TEXANS

-3EV

o40-110

-153

 

4:25 PM

272

OAK RAIDERS

+3-120

u40-110

+133

 

Sep 14

273

NY JETS

+8½-110

o46-110

+345

 

4:25 PM

274

GB PACKERS

-8½-110

u46-110

-430

 

Sep 14

275

KC CHIEFS

+12-110

o51-110

+550

 

4:25 PM

276

DEN BRONCOS

-12-110

u51-110

-800

 

Sep 14

277

CHI BEARS

+6½-110

o48-110

+250

 

8:30 PM

278

SF 49ERS

-6½-110

u48-110

-300

NFL - Sep 15

 

Sep 15

279

PHI EAGLES

+3-110

o52½-110

 
 

8:35 PM

280

IND COLTS

-3-110

u52½-110

 

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com

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