The Minnesota Vikings (9-4) bring Skol Nation out of the Minnesota deep freeze to play the Los Angeles Chargers (5-8) at Dignity Health Sports Park at 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday. We analyze the Vikings-Chargers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 15 matchup.
Vikings at Chargers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Vikings are 3-4 straight up on the road.
- The Chargers hit the Under in each of their last five home games.
- Minnesota played to the Over on each of their last four road games.
- The Chargers are 7-3 against the spread across their last 10 games as a home underdog.
- The Vikings are 8-1 against the moneyline in their last nine games as a favorite and 11-4 against the spread in its last 15 games when favored.
- Los Angeles is 4-8-1 against the spread this season.
Vikings at Chargers: Key injuries
Vikings backup RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) has yet to practice this week. WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) looks on track to return, but has been limited in practice, as has CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle).
Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) has been limited but is expected to play.
Vikings at Chargers: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Minnesota 23, Los Angeles 20
Moneyline (?)
The Vikings (-120) remain favored on the road over the Chargers (+100) for the outright win, so you go with the standard rule of thumb when a point spread is just 1.5.
If you think the Vikings are going to win, play the spread, where their number is better. If you think the Chargers are going to win as home underdogs, take the moneyline. While we believe Minnesota will win, there’s greater value on the spread. PASS.
Against the Spread (?)
The Vikings are road favorites, but the number has dropped to 1.5 points (-110 for both teams). As noted earlier, if you think Minnesota will win, the value isn’t on the moneyline, it’s here. Take the VIKINGS (-1.5, -110).
Over/Under (?)
The projected total is set at 45.5 points (-110 for both sides). With two defenses that can prevent an opposing offense from getting into a rhythm, we anticipate the game to have as many or more field goals than touchdowns. Take the UNDER 45.5 (-110).
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