MIT Simulator - NFL Sunday Vikings vs Browns Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Minnesota 20.55, Cleveland 17.94 - Projected Margin of Victory: 2.61 - Current Line: 10 - Variance to Line: 7.39 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 7.39 points. Value in excess of a touchdown. Projected box-score shows Vikings rushing edge of 12.08 yards in excess of Browns rushing total. Key factors noted: Travel to London is a unique variable. Underdog has some added value as both teams are dealing with the same issues and distractions. For the Browns, this is their Super Bowl. They are 0-7 and this is their chance to do something big that the entire NFL world will see. Clearly Minnesota is the vastly superior team but this is one of those games where the old adage "on any given Sunday" is in play. Vikings offense has averaged only 14.5 points and 268 yards per game in their two road games this season. Browns defense has played well this season with only 304.7 yards allowed per game. Large spread in this game will be tough to cover given the numbers above. Projected box-score shows Minnesota with a passing edge of 20.81 yards in excess of Cleveland passing total. Combined edge of 32.89 yards for Minnesota equating to victory by 2.61 points per MIT Simulator. Play: Browns