As we approach the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, we’ve got a cracker of a matchup to kick things off as the Minnesota Vikings travel to the City of Angels to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football.
In this marquee matchup, back the Vikes to pull off the upset win as they take down the Chargers on the road and get themselves back into the win column.
Vikings Moneyline vs. Chargers
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Thursday Night Football Best Bet: Vikings to Upset the Chargers on the Road
Coming off a competitive effort against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, the Vikings have continued to be a formidable squad that can hold their own against any team in the NFL. With a superb receiving corps, as well as one of the best defences in the league, the Vikings are able to grind out wins on a week-to-week basis.
Taking on a Chargers squad that has had all the momentum garnered from their 3-0 start to the season zapped out from them, the Vikings have the opportunity to kick them while they’re down. With injuries playing a significant factor in the Chargers’ cold streak as of late, the Vikings are equipped to exploit these vulnerabilities and capitalize in a major way.
Look for the Vikings to neutralize the explosive passing game of the Chargers, instead slowing the pace and using their solid run-game to milk the clock, control time of possession, and win ugly on the road.
It may not be pretty, but bank on the underdog Vikings to score the upset win on Thursday Night Football, kicking off your Week 8 bets with a sizeable boost to your bankroll.
Vikings vs. Chargers Betting Trends
- No strangers to high-scoring affairs, the Vikings have hit the over in five of their six games played in 2025, the second-highest over rate in the NFL.
- Minnesota has been great against AFC competition, going 2-1 SU in 2025.
- Sporting a 2-4-1 ATS record in 2025, the Chargers are the fifth-worst team at covering the spread in the NFL.
- The Chargers haven’t utilized their home-field advantage, going 1-2 at SoFi Stadium this season.
Top Player Props to Watch on Thursday Night Football
- WR Justin Jefferson 70+ Receiving Yards (-190) – Has reached this milestone in five straight games.
- TE T.J. Hockenson 4+ Receptions (-170) – Has hit in four straight games.
- QB Justin Herbert Over 0.5 Interceptions (-110) – Has thrown an INT in four of his last five games.
- WR Keenan Allen 5+ Receptions (-160) Has hit in six of his seven games played in 2025.
Thursday Night Football Injury Report
Vikings
- QB J.J. McCarthy (Ankle) – Questionable
- QB Carson Wentz (Shoulder) – Questionable
- LB Andrew Van Ginkel (Neck) – Questionable
- RB Zavier Scott (Wrist) – Questionable
- T Brian O’Neill (Knee) – Questionable
- FB C.J. Ham (Hand) – Questionable
Chargers
- G Trey Pipkins III (Knee) – Questionable
- CB Elijah Molden (Thumb) – Questionable
- LB Troy Dye (Thumb) – Questionable
- DT Otito Ogbonnia (Elbow) – Questionable
- RB Hassan Haskins (Hamstring) – Questionable
- T Austin Deculus (Ankle) – Questionable
- T Joe Alt (Ankle) Questionable