Vikings vs. Rams Picks & Best Bets 24th Oct 2024: NFL Week 8 Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Los Angeles Rams will face the Minnesota Vikings in NFL action on Thursday at SoFi Stadium, beginning at 8:15 p.m. ET.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NFL matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Vikings vs. Rams bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Vikings will likely defeat the Rams with a projected final score of 25-21.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Vikings vs. Rams Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Vikings vs. Rams picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NFL picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Vikings vs. Rams Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Location: SoFi Stadium
- Spread: Vikings -2.5 / Rams +2.5
- Moneyline: Vikings -145 / Rams +130
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 47 Points (-110/-110)
Vikings -2.5 @ -120 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Vikings have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Rams have a probability of 44%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -120 for the Vikings -2.5, providing a favorable 1.9% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 47 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 47 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 52% chance that the total will go over 47 points.
Vikings vs. Rams Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Minnesota Vikings at -145 via BetMGM, whilst the Los Angeles Rams are available at +130 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Vikings are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 62% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Vikings also present the best betting value, with the odds of -145 available at BetMGM, presenting an edge of 3.2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Vikings vs. Rams
Here, we have outlined the projected player stats for the top offensive players on each team. We have then compared these projections to the odds and lines with the sportsbooks to produce NFL player props for Thursday's Vikings vs. Rams game.
Minnesota Vikings Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | 75 yds | 58% |
| Ty Chandler | 22 yds | 22% |
| Sam Darnold | 11 yds | 12% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 90 yds | 49% |
| Jordan Addison | 53 yds | 36% |
| Jalen Nailor | 33 yds | 21% |
Sam Darnold Under 13.5 Rushing Yards (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold Under 13.5 Rushing Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Vikings is for Sam Darnold to record under 13.5 rushing yards.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 72.6%, providing an edge of 21.4% on the -105 odds offered by FanDuel.
Los Angeles Rams Prediction
| Player | Proj. Rush Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | 88 yds | 55% |
| Blake Corum | 14 yds | 11% |
| Matthew Stafford | 7 yds | 12% |
| Player | Proj. Rec Yds | TD Prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | 69 yds | 35% |
| Puka Nacua | 50 yds | 25% |
| Tutu Atwell | 43 yds | 23% |
Sam Darnold Under 13.5 Rushing Yards (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold Under 13.5 Rushing Yards | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Rams is for Sam Darnold to record under 13.5 rushing yards.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 72.6%, providing an edge of 21.4% on the -105 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NFL player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Vikings vs. Rams Betting Trends
In addition to our NFL prop picks, we have sourced the best Vikings vs. Rams trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Puka Nacua Over 29.5 Receiving Yards
Puka Nacua has recorded more than 29.5 receiving yards in 6 of his last 6 appearances (100% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 29.5 receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Josh Oliver Over 4.5 Receiving Yards
Josh Oliver has had more than 4.5 receiving yards in 7 of his last 8 appearances (88%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 receiving yards again at odds of -110 (52%), also available at Bet365.
Kyren Williams Over 17.5 Rushing Attempts
Kyren Williams has had more than 17.5 rushing attempts in 5 of his last 6 appearances (83%). You can bet on him to record over 17.5 rushing attempts again at odds of -110 (52%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Sam Darnold of the Vikings to record Rushing Yards 13.5 rushing yards, with an edge of 21.4% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Vikings -2.5 to cover.
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