The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers meet Thursday in NFL action at SoFi Stadium. Here’s a Chargers vs Vikings Prediction. This article will include a Chargers vs Vikings Pick.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Browns, lost to the Eagles, and they play the Lions next. The Minnesota Vikings have won 12 of their last 16 regular season games. Carson Wentz is completing 66.9 percent of his passes for 1,072 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison have combined for 811 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while T.J. Hockenson has 25 receptions.
The Minnesota Vikings ground game is averaging 103.8 yards per contest, and Jordan Mason leads the way with 380 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 20.8 points and 301.7 yards per game. Eric Wilson leads the Minnesota Vikings with 41 tackles, Jalen Redmond has 3 sacks and Isaiah Rodgers has 1 interception.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Colts, beat the Dolphins, and they play the Titans next. The Los Angeles Chargers have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Justin Herbert is completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 1,913 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen have combined for 842 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Ladd McConkey has 37 receptions.
The Los Angeles Chargers ground game is averaging 111.1 yards per contest, and Omarion Hampton leads the way with 314 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 23.3 points and 315.9 yards per game. Derwin James Jr. leads the Los Angeles Chargers with 49 tackles, Tuli Tuipulotu has 5 sacks and Tony Jefferson has 2 interceptions.
Why the Los Angeles Chargers will win
- The Vikings have lost eight of their last nine Thursday road games.
- The Chargers have won eight of their last nine Week 8 home games.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Chargers have covered the spread in four of their last five games following a home loss.
- The home team has won the first quarter in four of the Chargers’ last five games.
- The favorites have won the first half in each of the Chargers’ last seven Week 8 games.
- The Chargers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last eight Week 8 games.
Why the Minnesota Vikings will win
- The Vikings have won each of their last four Week 8 games as road underdogs.
- The Chargers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have covered the spread in each of their last eight October games as road underdogs.
- The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Vikings have won the first quarter in each of their last four October games as road underdogs.
- The Vikings have won the first half in each of their last four October games as road underdogs.
- The Vikings have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven Thursday games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Vikings’ last eight games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Chargers’ last eight games against NFC opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four Thursday games at SoFi Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts
- Keenan Allen has scored at least one touchdown in four of his last five appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Keenan Allen has recorded 58+ receiving yards in each of his last eight appearances at SoFi Stadium.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 20+ rushing yards in six of the Chargers’ last seven October home games.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 260+ passing yards in each of the Chargers’ last four games against NFC North opponents.
- Ladd McConkey has recorded 87+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Chargers’ last three games following a home loss.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 27+ completions in three of the Chargers’ last four games against NFC North opponents.
- Heading into Week 8, Justin Herbert ranks 1st in the NFL in passing yards (1913) this season.
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Adam Thielen has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last five October appearances with his team as a road underdog.
- Cam Akers has recorded 18+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 14 appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 10+ receiving yards in each of his last 16 appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Cam Akers has recorded 15+ rushing yards in each of his last 14 appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Carson Wentz has recorded 228+ passing yards in five of his last six October appearances against AFC opponents.
- Carson Wentz has recorded 21+ completions in each of his last four October appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 8, Will Reichard has recorded the equal-most made field goals in a single game this season (5 vs Eagles, Week 7).
Matchup/League Facts
- Chargers – three different players have recorded 60+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Chargers – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Vikings – three different players have recorded 2.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Heading into Week 8, the Vikings have recorded the largest margin of victory in the NFL this season (38-points vs Cincinnati on September 21, 2025).
Chargers vs Vikings Prediction
It feels like the Chargers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home on a quick turnaround. However, I’m not a fan of this Chargers banged up offense going up against an aggressive and blitz heavy defense of the Vikings. Brian Flores is going to dial it up a lot, and I’m scared for Justin Herbert’s well-being.
The Vikings have issues on offense given an underwhelming quarterback situation, but the Vikings defensive pressure has a major impact in this spot. The Chargers have failed to cover their last 4 games as a favorite, and 3 of those failed covers were outright losses. Give me the Vikings and the points.