Chargers vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 8, 2025
Last updated: Oct 24, 2025, 12:15AM | Published: Oct 17, 2025, 4:00AM
The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 8 action at SoFi Stadium on Friday, commencing at 11:15am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Chargers vs Vikings game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Chargers vs Minnesota NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Chargers a 63% chance of defeating the Vikings at SoFi Stadium.
Chargers vs Vikings: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's NFL game at SoFi Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Chargers $1.56, Vikings $2.50
- Line: Chargers -3 ($1.91), Vikings +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 45 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Chargers at $1.56 and the Vikings at $2.50.
The Chargers are listed as 3-point favourites against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Vikings (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 45 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Chargers (-3) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 45-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Chargers vs Vikings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Chargers at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Chargers -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 45 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Stats Insider's Chargers vs Vikings predictions are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Chargers vs Vikings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Chargers vs Vikings at SoFi Stadium in Week 8 is the Chargers winning 24-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Chargers vs Minnesota game in Week 8, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Chargers vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Chargers vs Vikings? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Kimani Vidal is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Chargers vs Vikings.
Vidal has a 10.4% chance of scoring the first TD at SoFi Stadium, while the Chargers RB has a 39.6% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Chargers First TD Tips
- Kimani Vidal: 10.4% probability
- Quentin Johnston: 8.8% probability
- Keenan Allen: 8.3% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 7.6% probability
- Oronde Gadsden: 6.5% probability
Vikings First TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 8.4% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 7.9% probability
- Jordan Addison: 6.5% probability
- Aaron Jones: 5.0% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 4.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- Kimani Vidal: 39.6% probability
- Quentin Johnston: 34.7% probability
- Keenan Allen: 33.1% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 30.8% probability
- Oronde Gadsden: 26.8% probability
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 38.5% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 36.5% probability
- Jordan Addison: 31.3% probability
- Aaron Jones: 24.9% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 22.2% probability
Chargers-Vikings Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Chargers' Justin Herbert is projected for 265 passing yards, while the Vikings' Carson Wentz is expected to throw for 234 yards.
Chargers Starting QB
- Justin Herbert: 265 projected passing yards
Vikings Starting QB
- Carson Wentz: 234 projected passing yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- Kimani Vidal: 62 projected yards
- Justin Herbert: 20 projected yards
- Nyheim Hines: 10 projected yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Jordan Mason: 59 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 31 projected yards
- Carson Wentz: 16 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Ladd McConkey: 63 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 57 projected yards
- Quentin Johnston: 55 projected yards
- Oronde Gadsden: 46 projected yards
- Kimani Vidal: 19 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 84 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 59 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 38 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 22 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 19 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Chargers vs Minnesota game.
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Chargers vs Vikings: Week 8 Essential Details
The NFL Week 8 match-up between the Chargers and Vikings at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to start at 11:15am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Friday 24 October 2025
- Time: 11:15am AEDT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Chargers vs Minnesota predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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