Week 4 NFL betting, odds: T.J. Hockenson's slide down at 1-yard line results in bad beat for Vikings spread bettors

In Week 4, the Minnesota Vikings started as 11.5-point favorites against the Miami Dolphins for their NFL betting matchup. As the game unfolded, the betting line fluctuated, ultimately closing with the Dolphins as 9.5-point underdogs. Despite leading the game at various points, the Vikings never managed to cover the spread. With under two minutes left on the clock, the Vikings drove into the red zone at the 10-yard line, with just over two minutes remaining.

Quarterback Kyler Murray connected with wide receiver T.J. Hockenson for a first down; however, instead of going for the touchdown, Hockenson wisely slid down at the 1-yard line to end the game, as the Dolphins had no timeouts left. Hockenson amassed a team-high 12 catches for 119 receiving yards in the game. The Dolphins were the dominant side throughout the contest, but Hockenson's strategic slide could have resulted in a touchdown, potentially putting Minnesota up 22-10 with an added extra point.

Consequently, the Vikings opted for three kneeldowns after the two-minute warning, resulting in a final score of 15-10. As a result of the outcome, the Vikings have now achieved a 4-0 record, including a 3-1 mark against the spread, while the Dolphins have fallen to 0-4, with a 2-2 ATS (Against the Spread) record.