Vikings vs Chargers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2023
Last updated: Sep 24, 2023, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 19, 2023, 4:06AM
The Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 3 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, starting at 3:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Vikings vs Chargers, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Vikings vs Chargers
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's Minnesota-LA Chargers NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Chargers a 51% chance of beating the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings vs Chargers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.91, Chargers $1.91
- Line: Vikings -1 ($1.91), Chargers +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 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 Vikings at $1.91 and the Chargers at $1.91.
The Vikings are 1-point favourites against the Chargers, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Chargers (+1) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Vikings vs Chargers sits at 52.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Chargers (+1) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 52.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Vikings vs Chargers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Chargers at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
- Line: Chargers +1 at $1.91 with bet365 (54% probability)
- Total Points: Over 52.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Our Vikings vs Chargers best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Vikings vs Chargers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted score for Vikings vs Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3 is Chargers 26-26 Vikings.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Vikings vs Chargers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Vikings vs Chargers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Justin Jefferson is the most likely player to score the first TD in Vikings vs Chargers.
Jefferson has an 11.6% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings WR has a 53.0% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 11.6% probability
- Alexander Mattison: 10.2% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 9.1% probability
- Jordan Addison: 5.9% probability
- K.J. Osborn: 4.4% probability
Chargers First TD Tips
- Keenan Allen: 8.4% probability
- Mike Williams: 8.1% probability
- Joshua Kelley: 7.7% probability
- Justin Herbert: 5.0% probability
- Gerald Everett: 4.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 53.0% probability
- Alexander Mattison: 48.9% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 44.9% probability
- Jordan Addison: 33.3% probability
- K.J. Osborn: 25.0% probability
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- Keenan Allen: 42.4% probability
- Mike Williams: 41.4% probability
- Joshua Kelley: 40.1% probability
- Justin Herbert: 26.1% probability
- Gerald Everett: 25.7% probability
Vikings-Chargers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Kirk Cousins is projected to have a big game with 329 passing yards, while the Chargers' Justin Herbert is expected to throw for 282 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Kirk Cousins: 329 projected passing yards
Chargers Starting QB
- Justin Herbert: 282 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Alexander Mattison: 53 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 20 projected yards
- Kirk Cousins: 9 projected yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- Joshua Kelley: 62 projected yards
- Elijah Dotson: 21 projected yards
- Justin Herbert: 11 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 108 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 54 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 49 projected yards
- K.J. Osborn: 32 projected yards
- Alexander Mattison: 19 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Keenan Allen: 67 projected yards
- Mike Williams: 61 projected yards
- Gerald Everett: 26 projected yards
- Quentin Johnston: 24 projected yards
- Donald Parham: 24 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs LA Chargers game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings vs Chargers: Week 3 Preview
The NFL Week 3 game between the Vikings and Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Date: Monday 25 September 2023
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
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