The excitement of the 2024/25 NFL season continues this week as teams face their respective Week 8 games.
After 7 weeks, we have the reigning league champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, still undefeated with a 6-0 record. Meanwhile, the NFC North, the Vikings division, is evenly matched as the Lions are 5-1, the Packers 5-2, and the Bears 4-2.
Now, the game that will be in charge of opening the curtain of this week 8 of the 2024 season, that is, this week’s TNF game, will be between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings.
| When Do The Rams and Vikings Play? | Thursday, October 24 at 8:15 PM ET, 7:15 PM CST, 6:15 PM MT, and 5:15 PM PT |
| Where are they playing? | SoFi Stadium |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Rams? | 2.39 |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Vikings? | 1.58 |
| What is the Over/Under? | 47.5 |
| Where can I Watch? | CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports |
| Where can I Stream? | NFL Network and DAZN |
Why bet on the Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams dominated a depleted Raiders team last week to come away with a 20-15 victory, their second of the season. Entering Week 8, the Rams are in their best shape in quite some time, with the significant return of Cooper Kupp strengthening their offense.
If the defense struggles to contain the Vikings’ high-powered offense, Los Angeles will rely heavily on this additional firepower. The Rams’ defensive unit has shown improvement in recent weeks, conceding just 4.8 yards per play over the last three games.
However, they need Matthew Stafford to be much more decisive in games. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to climb out of the NFC West foxhole.
Why bet on the Vikings?
In addition to the challenge of regrouping the team and preparing for the upcoming away game in Los Angeles, Kevin Stefanski and the Vikings must also address key areas of improvement. The team’s performance at crucial times, such as protecting leads and finishing strong plays, will be under scrutiny following the narrow 29-31 loss to the Detroit Lions.
In addition, the Vikings will need to focus on maintaining consistency throughout the game to avoid another disappointment. Handling the pressure of playing in a new environment against a different opponent will test their resiliency.
Remember that this is the Vikings’ first loss of the season, and we will have to see how the team reacts.
Stefanski and his coaching staff will play a crucial role in ensuring the team is mentally and physically prepared for the challenges ahead, emphasizing the importance of attention to detail, execution of game plans, and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
Sam Darnold continues to command the Vikings offense with 1,370 yards, 12 touchdown passes, and 5 interceptions. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson is Darnold’s favorite receiver with 33 receptions and 5 touchdowns.
Final Betting Analysis: Rams vs. Vikings
These two teams have met 47 times in the history of the NFL, and in this period, the Vikings dominated the series with 27 wins. The Rams, on the other hand, accumulated 18 victories, while two games have ended with ties on the scoreboard.
However, the Rams come from winning the last two games against Minnesota, the most recent being last December 26, 2021, with a score of 30-23.
At Gambyl Exchangethere is a Moneyline that favors the Vikings at 1.58, while the Rams start at 2.39.
Our prediction is a win for the Minnesota Vikings at the OVER.
Look for a win for the Vikings. If you put $100 at 1.58, you’ll see a $58.00 win with a total payout of $158.00.
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