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  10. Standings

NFL Betting Preview: Vikings vs Chargers

The Minnesota Vikings meet the Los Angeles Chargers in this NFL Week 8 Thursday Night Football matchup at SoFi Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:15 on Thursday 23 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

Will Vikings Stay Within Touching Distance?

Our betting prediction is that the Vikings will be able to cover the spread against the Chargers, with +3 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -102 that is currently available.

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Chargers Won Last H2H Encounter

Minnesota Vikings were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Philadelphia Eagles by a 28-22 scoreline at US Bank Stadium. The Vikings recorded 387 yards, with 298 through the air and 89 on the ground. The offense picked up 21 first downs and scored one touchdown.

Los Angeles Chargers lost their last game, being beaten at home to Indianapolis Colts 38-24 at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers generated 445 yards, including 391 passing and 54 rushing yards. The offense picked up 25 first downs along with 3 touchdowns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Chargers beat the Vikings when the teams last met. It was a 28-24 scoreline at US Bank Stadium. The past 3 H2H games have seen the Vikings land two wins.

Quarterbacks

Vikings vs Chargers Prediction & Picks

Our expert Vikings vs Chargers betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on the Vikings putting up a fight in this NFL matchup and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -102 when it comes to the +3 that is available.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our NFL predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Vikings vs Chargers stats:

  • The +3 line has been covered by Vikings in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Vikings in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3 line has been covered by Vikings in 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Chargers in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Chargers in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -3 line hasn’t been covered by Chargers in 2 of their last 3 games against Vikings.

Vikings +3 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carson Wentz Over 222.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Carson Wentz (Vikings) at -114 to reach over 222.5 passing yards. We’re tempted to back him to cover the QB Passing Yards line, with plenty of juice on offer.

Latest Carson Wentz Player Prop Odds

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Vikings +3
Totals Under 44.5
Passing Yards Carson Wentz Over 222.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Vikings +3. We’ve also gone for Under 44.5 points and Carson Wentz (Vikings) to go Over 222.5 passing yards.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised football bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vikings Vikings logo 20 - 17 Chargers logo Chargers

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Vikings claiming a 20-17 victory. This correct score prediction is available at monster odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

Vikings vs Chargers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have Chargers as Favorites

The sportsbooks have Los Angeles Chargers at -179 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 64% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Minnesota Vikings are least likely to win at +152.

3 is where the spread lies, with total points being 44.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 44.5 at -108.

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Kimani Vidal Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Kimani Vidal can be backed to score a TD at any stage at +120. There is the opportunity to back the market leader to grab the first touchdown at +650.

Touchdown

Kimani Vidal (Chargers)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+120
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Jordan Mason (Vikings)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+120
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Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+140
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Quentin Johnston (Chargers)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+155
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Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
Over 80.5
-114
Under 80.5
-114
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Ladd McConkey (Chargers)
Over 55.5
-114
Under 55.5
-114
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Jordan Addison (Vikings)
Over 54.5
-114
Under 54.5
-114
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Keenan Allen (Chargers)
Over 49.5
-114
Under 49.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Carson Wentz (Vikings)
Over 11.5
-114
Under 11.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Justin Herbert (Chargers)
Over 251.5
-114
Under 251.5
-114
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Carson Wentz (Vikings)
Over 222.5
-114
Under 222.5
-114
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Chargers Have Collected Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Chargers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 24.50 points per contest and conceding 25.50.

The Vikings have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 19.90 points on average and giving up 22.40.

The last SoFi Stadium meeting saw the Vikings beat the Chargers 27-20.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O44.5 U44.5
Chargers logo Chargers Home Stats 6-4 50.00 24.50 25.50 6 4
Vikings logo Vikings Away Stats 6-4 42.30 19.90 22.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O44.5 = Games Over 44.5 Points
  • U44.5 = Games Under 44.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Los Angeles Chargers logo Los Angeles Chargers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Last 10 Games
Last 10 Games on the Road
Last 10 Home Games

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Minnesota Vikings Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Gavin Bartholomew
Back
Ty Chandler
Knee
Zeke Correll
Ankle
C.J. Ham
Hand
Aaron Jones
Hamstring
Ryan Kelly
Concussion
J.J. McCarthy
Ankle
Rondale Moore
Knee
Matt Nelson
Undisclosed
Brian O'Neill
Knee
Zavier Scott
Wrist
Andrew Van Ginkel
Neck

Los Angeles Chargers Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Joe Alt
Ankle
Jamaree Caldwell
Illness
Junior Colson
Shoulder
Austin Deculus
Ankle
Troy Dye
Thumb
Josh Fuga
Undisclosed
Omarion Hampton
Ankle
Da'Shawn Hand
Groin
Josh Harris
Undisclosed
Najee Harris
Achilles
Hassan Haskins
Hamstring
Deane Leonard
Leg
Elijah Molden
Thumb
Otito Ogbonnia
Elbow
Jordan Oladokun
Undisclosed
Trey Pipkins
Knee
Eric Rogers
Undisclosed
Rashawn Slater
Kneecap
Savion Washington
Undisclosed
Mike Williams
Undisclosed

Previous Minnesota Vikings Lineups

19 Oct NFL
Eagles 28-22 Vikings
05 Oct NFL
Vikings 21-17 Browns
28 Sep NFL
Vikings 21-24 Steelers
21 Sep NFL
Bengals 10-48 Vikings
14 Sep NFL
Falcons 22-6 Vikings
08 Sep NFL
Vikings 27-24 Bears
13 Jan NFL Playoffs
Vikings 9-27 Rams
05 Jan NFL
Vikings 9-31 Lions
29 Dec NFL
Packers 25-27 Vikings
22 Dec NFL
Vikings 27-24 Seahawks

Previous Los Angeles Chargers Lineups

19 Oct NFL
Colts 38-24 Chargers
12 Oct NFL
Chargers 29-27 Dolphins
05 Oct NFL
Commanders 27-10 Chargers
28 Sep NFL
Chargers 18-21 Giants
21 Sep NFL
Broncos 20-23 Chargers
15 Sep NFL
Chargers 20-9 Raiders
05 Sep NFL
Chiefs 21-27 Chargers
11 Jan NFL Playoffs
Chargers 12-32 Texans
05 Jan NFL
Chargers 34-20 Raiders
28 Dec NFL
Chargers 40-7 Patriots

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 5 2 0 0.714 181 133 48 1-2-0 4-0-0 2-0-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Bills 4 2 0 0.667 167 137 30 3-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Dolphins 1 6 0 0.143 140 205 -65 1-2-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Jets 0 7 0 0.000 129 183 -54 0-5-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 7L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 4 2 0 0.667 150 140 10 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Bengals 3 4 0 0.429 136 214 -78 2-1-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 1W
Browns 2 5 0 0.286 113 152 -39 2-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Ravens 1 5 0 0.167 144 194 -50 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 6 1 0 0.857 232 140 92 4-0-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 5-0-0 4-1-0 3W
Jaguars 4 3 0 0.571 146 155 -9 3-2-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Texans 2 4 0 0.333 127 88 39 1-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 1L
Titans 1 6 0 0.143 96 192 -96 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-5-0 1-4-0 2L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 5 2 0 0.714 163 127 36 3-0-0 2-2-0 0-1-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Chargers 4 3 0 0.571 151 163 -12 2-2-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 2-3-0 1L
Chiefs 4 3 0 0.571 186 124 62 3-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Raiders 2 5 0 0.286 103 180 -77 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 1L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 5 2 0 0.714 170 165 5 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Cowboys 3 3 1 0.429 222 206 16 2-0-1 1-3-0 2-1-0 2-3-1 2-2-1 1W
Commanders 3 4 0 0.429 180 170 10 2-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 1-4-0 2-3-0 2L
Giants 2 5 0 0.286 153 177 -24 2-1-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 4 1 1 0.667 158 125 33 3-0-0 1-1-1 1-0-0 3-0-1 3-1-1 2W
Lions 5 2 0 0.714 215 151 64 3-0-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Bears 4 2 0 0.667 152 155 -3 2-1-0 2-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Vikings 3 3 0 0.500 145 125 20 1-2-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 1L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 5 2 0 0.714 174 175 -1 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Panthers 4 3 0 0.571 145 152 -7 3-0-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 3W
Falcons 3 3 0 0.500 110 120 -10 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Saints 1 6 0 0.143 125 186 -61 1-3-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 2L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 5 2 0 0.714 145 138 7 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Rams 5 2 0 0.714 175 117 58 2-1-0 3-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Seahawks 5 2 0 0.714 193 136 57 2-2-0 3-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Cardinals 2 5 0 0.286 153 154 -1 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 5L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 6 1 0 0.857 232 140 92 4-0-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 5-0-0 4-1-0 3W
Patriots 5 2 0 0.714 181 133 48 1-2-0 4-0-0 2-0-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Broncos 5 2 0 0.714 163 127 36 3-0-0 2-2-0 0-1-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Steelers 4 2 0 0.667 150 140 10 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Bills 4 2 0 0.667 167 137 30 3-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Chargers 4 3 0 0.571 151 163 -12 2-2-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 2-3-0 1L
Jaguars 4 3 0 0.571 146 155 -9 3-2-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Chiefs 4 3 0 0.571 186 124 62 3-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Bengals 3 4 0 0.429 136 214 -78 2-1-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 1W
Texans 2 4 0 0.333 127 88 39 1-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 1L
Raiders 2 5 0 0.286 103 180 -77 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 1L
Browns 2 5 0 0.286 113 152 -39 2-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Ravens 1 5 0 0.167 144 194 -50 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 4L
Dolphins 1 6 0 0.143 140 205 -65 1-2-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 1 6 0 0.143 96 192 -96 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Jets 0 7 0 0.000 129 183 -54 0-5-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 7L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 4 1 1 0.667 158 125 33 3-0-0 1-1-1 1-0-0 3-0-1 3-1-1 2W
49ers 5 2 0 0.714 145 138 7 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Eagles 5 2 0 0.714 170 165 5 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Buccaneers 5 2 0 0.714 174 175 -1 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Lions 5 2 0 0.714 215 151 64 3-0-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Rams 5 2 0 0.714 175 117 58 2-1-0 3-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Bears 4 2 0 0.667 152 155 -3 2-1-0 2-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Seahawks 5 2 0 0.714 193 136 57 2-2-0 3-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Panthers 4 3 0 0.571 145 152 -7 3-0-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 3W
Cowboys 3 3 1 0.429 222 206 16 2-0-1 1-3-0 2-1-0 2-3-1 2-2-1 1W
Falcons 3 3 0 0.500 110 120 -10 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Vikings 3 3 0 0.500 145 125 20 1-2-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 1L
Commanders 3 4 0 0.429 180 170 10 2-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 1-4-0 2-3-0 2L
Cardinals 2 5 0 0.286 153 154 -1 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 5L
Giants 2 5 0 0.286 153 177 -24 2-1-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Saints 1 6 0 0.143 125 186 -61 1-3-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 2L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 6 1 0 0.857 232 140 92 4-0-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 5-0-0 4-1-0 3W
Packers 4 1 1 0.667 158 125 33 3-0-0 1-1-1 1-0-0 3-0-1 3-1-1 2W
Broncos 5 2 0 0.714 163 127 36 3-0-0 2-2-0 0-1-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Lions 5 2 0 0.714 215 151 64 3-0-0 2-2-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 1W
Rams 5 2 0 0.714 175 117 58 2-1-0 3-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 2W
Patriots 5 2 0 0.714 181 133 48 1-2-0 4-0-0 2-0-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Eagles 5 2 0 0.714 170 165 5 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-1-0 4-1-0 3-2-0 1W
49ers 5 2 0 0.714 145 138 7 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-0-0 5-1-0 3-2-0 1W
Seahawks 5 2 0 0.714 193 136 57 2-2-0 3-0-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Buccaneers 5 2 0 0.714 174 175 -1 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 1L
Bills 4 2 0 0.667 167 137 30 3-1-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Bears 4 2 0 0.667 152 155 -3 2-1-0 2-1-0 0-2-0 3-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Steelers 4 2 0 0.667 150 140 10 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-1-0 3-1-0 3-2-0 1L
Panthers 4 3 0 0.571 145 152 -7 3-0-0 1-3-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 3W
Jaguars 4 3 0 0.571 146 155 -9 3-2-0 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 3-2-0 2L
Chiefs 4 3 0 0.571 186 124 62 3-1-0 1-2-0 1-1-0 2-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Chargers 4 3 0 0.571 151 163 -12 2-2-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0 2-3-0 1L
Falcons 3 3 0 0.500 110 120 -10 2-1-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1L
Cowboys 3 3 1 0.429 222 206 16 2-0-1 1-3-0 2-1-0 2-3-1 2-2-1 1W
Vikings 3 3 0 0.500 145 125 20 1-2-0 2-1-0 1-0-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 3 4 0 0.429 136 214 -78 2-1-0 1-3-0 2-0-0 3-1-0 1-4-0 1W
Commanders 3 4 0 0.429 180 170 10 2-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 1-4-0 2-3-0 2L
Texans 2 4 0 0.333 127 88 39 1-1-0 1-3-0 1-1-0 2-1-0 2-3-0 1L
Cardinals 2 5 0 0.286 153 154 -1 1-3-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 5L
Browns 2 5 0 0.286 113 152 -39 2-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Raiders 2 5 0 0.286 103 180 -77 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 2-3-0 1-4-0 1L
Giants 2 5 0 0.286 153 177 -24 2-1-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 1-3-0 2-3-0 1L
Ravens 1 5 0 0.167 144 194 -50 1-3-0 0-2-0 1-0-0 1-3-0 1-4-0 4L
Dolphins 1 6 0 0.143 140 205 -65 1-2-0 0-4-0 1-2-0 1-5-0 1-4-0 3L
Saints 1 6 0 0.143 125 186 -61 1-3-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 1-4-0 1-4-0 2L
Titans 1 6 0 0.143 96 192 -96 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-2-0 0-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Jets 0 7 0 0.000 129 183 -54 0-5-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0 0-5-0 7L