LA Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The Minnesota Vikings (3-3) and LA Chargers (4-3) meet Thursday for a Week 8 game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Vikings vs. Chargers odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Vikings came up short in a 28-22 loss at home against the Philadelphia Eagles as a 2.5-point underdog as the Over (43.5) cashed. QB Carson Wentz passed for 313 yards against his original NFL team, but he had no touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the loss. WR Jordan Addison racked up 9 receptions for 128 yards, while RB Jordan Mason ran for 57 yards and a TD.

The Vikings have alternated covers and non-covers this season, while the Over has cashed in 4 straight outings, and 5 of 6 games.

The Chargers were dropped 38-24 by the Indianapolis Colts in a home loss as 2.5-point favorites as the Over (49) cashed. The Bolts have won just once in the past 4 games, with the lone exception a 29-27 win on a walk-off field goal by PK Cameron Dicker in Miami. while going 0-4 against the spread (ATS). The Over has cashed in 2 in a row.

The last time these teams met was Sept. 24, 2023, in the Twin Cities, with the Chargers winning 28-24 as a 1-point underdog as the Under (52.5) cashed. The Vikings won 28-20 in L.A. on Nov. 14, 2021 as a 2.5-point 'dog as the Under (53.5) cashed. The road team has won and cover 3 in a row in this series since 2019, and the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings since 2011.

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Vikings at Chargers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:27 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Vikings +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Chargers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Vikings +3.5 (-118) | Chargers -3.5 (-102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Chargers key injuries

Vikings

  • OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) questionable
  • FB CJ Ham (hand) out
  • RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
  • QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) questionable
  • OT Brian O'Neill (knee) questionable
  • RB Zavier Scott (wrist) questionable
  • LB Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) out

Chargers

  • OT Joe Alt (ankle) questionable
  • DT Jamaree Caldwell (illness) questionable
  • OT Austin Deculus (ankle) questionable
  • LB Troy Dye (thumb) questionable
  • RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring) out
  • CB Elijah Molden (thumb) questionable
  • OT Trey Pipkins (knee) questionable

Vikings at Chargers picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 27, Vikings 22

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Chargers (-185) are just a little more expensive than my personal limit for a singular moneyline bet of (-180). If you use a boost or promo on the Bolts, it's perfectly OK to play them, and the Chargers are also OK to throw into a multi-leg parlay, if you're a bit on the conservative side, and you'd rather not lay the points.

Against the spread

Back CHARGERS -3.5 (-110), but go lightly with a half-unit play at most.

The Vikings offense has struggled, scoring 22 or fewer points in 3 straight games, and 4 of the past 5 outings. Meanwhile, the Chargers are 0-4 ATS in the past 4 outings, so neither of these teams give bettors a warm and fuzzy feeling heading into this game, especially on a short week.

Over/Under

OVER 44.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The Over has cashed in 4 straight games for the Vikings, although be careful. The Over is 5-0 in games with a total of 43.5 or lower, and the Under is 1-0 in a primetime game against Atlanta in Week 2 with a total of 44.5.

The Chargers have averaged 26.5 points per game in the past 2 games on offense, while allowing 32.5 PPG in the span, and at least 27 points in 3 in a row.

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