Rams vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 8, 2024
Last updated: Oct 25, 2024, 12:12AM | Published: Oct 18, 2024, 4:03AM
The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 8 action at SoFi Stadium on Friday, beginning at 11:15am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rams vs Vikings game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's LA Rams vs Minnesota NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Vikings a 62% chance of defeating the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Rams vs Vikings: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's NFL game at SoFi Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rams $2.25, Vikings $1.67
- Line: Rams +3 ($1.91), Vikings -3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47 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 Rams at $2.25 and the Vikings at $1.67.
The Rams are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Vikings (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Rams and the Vikings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Rams vs Vikings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 47 at $1.91 with Bet365
Rams vs Vikings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rams vs Vikings at SoFi Stadium in Week 8 is the Vikings winning 25-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Rams vs Minnesota game in Week 8, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Rams vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Rams vs Vikings? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is the most likely player to score the first TD in Rams vs Vikings.
Jones has a 14.9% chance of getting in for six first at SoFi Stadium, while the Vikings RB has a 57.8% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Rams First TD Tips
- Kyren Williams: 13.7% probability
- Cooper Kupp: 7.8% probability
- Puka Nacua: 5.0% probability
- Tutu Atwell: 4.7% probability
- Colby Parkinson: 4.2% probability
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 14.9% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 11.8% probability
- Jordan Addison: 7.9% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 4.5% probability
- Ty Chandler: 4.3% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Rams Anytime TD Tips
- Kyren Williams: 55.3% probability
- Cooper Kupp: 35.3% probability
- Puka Nacua: 24.9% probability
- Tutu Atwell: 23.0% probability
- Colby Parkinson: 20.8% probability
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 57.8% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 49.2% probability
- Jordan Addison: 35.8% probability
- Ty Chandler: 21.8% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 21.2% probability
Rams-Vikings Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Rams' Matthew Stafford is projected for 251 passing yards, while the Vikings' Sam Darnold is expected to throw for 254 yards.
Rams Starting QB
- Matthew Stafford: 251 projected passing yards
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 254 projected passing yards
Rams Rushing Yards
- Kyren Williams: 88 projected yards
- Blake Corum: 14 projected yards
- Matthew Stafford: 7 projected yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 75 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 22 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 11 projected yards
Rams Receiving Yards
- Cooper Kupp: 69 projected yards
- Puka Nacua: 50 projected yards
- Tutu Atwell: 43 projected yards
- Colby Parkinson: 38 projected yards
- Demarcus Robinson: 27 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 90 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 53 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 33 projected yards
- Johnny Mundt: 23 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 21 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Rams vs Minnesota match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rams vs Vikings: Week 8 Essential Details
The NFL Week 8 game between the Rams and Vikings at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11:15am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Rams vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Friday 25 October 2024
- Time: 11:15am AEDT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Rams vs Minnesota predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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