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10/23/25 20:15
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Prediction:

 

Minnesota Vikings +3

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NFL Picks

Week 8 of the NFL will get underway on Thursday with a matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Chargers and the Vikings.

Minnesota enters this game with a record of 3-3, having most recently lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 by a score of 28-22. The Vikings’ offense had a total of 387 yards, while its defense allowed 361 yards. Quarterback Carson Wentz threw for 313 yards and two interceptions, while running back Jordan Mason led the team in rushing with 57 yards and one touchdown.

As for Los Angeles, they enter this game with a record of 4-3, having most recently lost to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 by a score of 38-24. The Chargers’ offense had a total of 445 yards, while its defense allowed 401 yards. Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 420 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also leading the team in rushing with 31 yards.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
9 Los Angeles Chargers
0.647 17 11 6
14 Minnesota Vikings
0.529 17 9 8

Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings Latest Matches

Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers Latest matches
W W L L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
24 :  38
Indianapolis Colts

Oct 12, 2025 - NFL

Miami Dolphins
27 :  29
Los Angeles Chargers

Oct 5, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
10 :  27
Washington Commanders

Sep 28, 2025 - NFL

New York Giants
21 :  18
Los Angeles Chargers

Sep 21, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
23 :  20
Denver Broncos

Sep 15, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
9 :  20
Los Angeles Chargers
L W W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
24 :  38
Indianapolis Colts

Oct 5, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
10 :  27
Washington Commanders

Sep 21, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
23 :  20
Denver Broncos

Sep 5, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
27 :  21
Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 19, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
34 :  27
Denver Broncos

Dec 15, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
17 :  40
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
W W L W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Oct 12, 2025 - NFL

Miami Dolphins
27 :  29
Los Angeles Chargers

Sep 28, 2025 - NFL

New York Giants
21 :  18
Los Angeles Chargers

Sep 15, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
9 :  20
Los Angeles Chargers

Jan 11, 2025 - NFL

Houston Texans
32 :  12
Los Angeles Chargers

Jan 5, 2025 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
20 :  34
Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 28, 2024 - NFL

New England Patriots
7 :  40
Los Angeles Chargers
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings Latest matches
W L W L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
22 :  28
Philadelphia Eagles

Oct 5, 2025 - NFL

Cleveland Browns
17 :  21
Minnesota Vikings

Sep 28, 2025 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
24 :  21
Minnesota Vikings

Sep 21, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
48 :  10
Cincinnati Bengals

Sep 14, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
6 :  22
Atlanta Falcons

Sep 8, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
24 :  27
Minnesota Vikings
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Oct 19, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
22 :  28
Philadelphia Eagles

Sep 21, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
48 :  10
Cincinnati Bengals

Sep 14, 2025 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
6 :  22
Atlanta Falcons

Dec 29, 2024 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
27 :  25
Green Bay Packers

Dec 16, 2024 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
30 :  12
Chicago Bears

Dec 8, 2024 - NFL

Minnesota Vikings
42 :  21
Atlanta Falcons
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Oct 5, 2025 - NFL

Cleveland Browns
17 :  21
Minnesota Vikings

Sep 28, 2025 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
24 :  21
Minnesota Vikings

Sep 8, 2025 - NFL

Chicago Bears
24 :  27
Minnesota Vikings

Jan 13, 2025 - NFL

Los Angeles Rams
27 :  9
Minnesota Vikings

Jan 5, 2025 - NFL

Detroit Lions
31 :  9
Minnesota Vikings

Dec 22, 2024 - NFL

Seattle Seahawks
24 :  27
Minnesota Vikings

Los Angeles Chargers - Minnesota Vikings Key Points

  1. Minnesota is 3-3 ATS this season
  2. Minnesota is averaging 24.2 points per game this season
  3. Los Angeles is 3-4 ATS this season
  4. Los Angeles is averaging 21.6 points per game this season

Our Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction

Since starting the 3-0, the Chargers have not been good. They have lost three of their last four games, with their lone win against the Miami Dolphins by two points. During this stretch, the Chargers have lost by an average margin of 11.3 points per game. Further, they are averaging 17.3 points per game in their three losses.

Minnesota, on the other hand, has not been the most consistent team either. That being said, the Vikings have had closer losses in recent weeks. Given the inconsistencies for the Chargers’ offense on seemingly a weekly basis, our Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings prediction is: Minnesota Vikings +3.

Prediction:

 

Minnesota Vikings +3

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