Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers: Expert picks to win in Week 14

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Who are the experts choosing to win the big Week 14 game between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers which will have a bit impact on the NFC?

The Minnesota Vikings continued their winning streak in Week 13 by defeating the Atlanta Falcons on the road and keeping their explosive offense from scoring one single touchdown in the important NFC contest.

Week 14 continues Minnesota’s road trip through the NFC with a stop in North Carolina for Week 14 to take on the former NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers in a game that could have a huge impact on the NFC playoff picture.

The experts are weighing in on what they think the outcome of the game on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Here are who is being picked to win according to the major websites out there:

Choosing the Vikings to win

  • Chris Simms – Bleacher Report: “Because of Minnesota’s defensive prowess and its offensive balance, I have to take the Vikings in a close one.” Score prediction: Vikings 23, Panthers 20
  • Benjamin Hoffman – New York Times: “Cam Newton is capable of having a more electric game than Keenum, but he is also more prone to errors and mixes in bad performances with great ones.” No score prediction
  • Elliott Harrison – NFL.com: “Case Keenum has been every bit as effective as the defense.” Score prediction: Vikings 27, Panthers 21
  • Mike Florio – Pro Football Talk: “Mike Zimmer has handled Cam Newton with a lesser defense than the one Zimmer currently has.” Score prediction: Vikings 27, Panthers 24
  • Michael David Smith – Pro Football Talk: “Case Keenum will have a big game and strengthen his MVP candidacy.” Score prediction: Vikings 24, Panthers 21
  • David Steele – Sporting News: “The Vikings are trying to pull off a sweep of the Rams, Falcons and Panthers in a four-week span, the last two on the road.” Score Prediction: Vikings 26, Panthers 17
  • FiveThirtyEight.com

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    Vikings 53 percent

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  • Picking the Panthers to win

    • Pete Prisco – CBS Sports: “I think the Panthers get back on track after losing to the Saints. Cam Newton has a big day with his legs.” Score prediction: Panthers 19Vikings 16
    • Joe Giglio – NJ.com: “Carolina’s defense will make things difficult on Case Keenum and Cam Newton will win this one with his legs.” No score prediction
    • CBS Sports: Will Brinson
    • SBNation: Geoff Schwartz
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    • Sports Illustrated: Andrew Brandt

    It seems like most experts believe the Vikings will keep rolling through their road trip and extend their winning streak to 9 games. Meanwhile, Geoff Schwartz continues his trend of picking against the Vikings nearly every week.

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    Who would you pick to win the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers in Week 14? And what is your prediction for a score? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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