The fifth-seeded Minnesota Vikings will face the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Rams in an NFC clash on Monday Night Football, as part of the 2025 NFL Wild Card schedule. The Vikings finished the regular season with a record of 14-3 but did not secure their division title. In Week 18, they were defeated by the Detroit Lions, 31-9, in a match for the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoff bracket and the division title. Simultaneously, the Rams secured the NFC West title and rested their starters during the 30-25 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18. The Rams triumphed over these opponents in Week 8, with a score of 30-20. The Rams versus Vikings game has been relocated from California to Arizona because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The kickoff at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the home of the Cardinals, is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Minnesota is favored by 2.5 points in the current Vikings vs. Rams odds from the SportsLine Consensus, an increase of half a point from the opening line, while the over/under for total points is set at 47.5, also rising by half a point from the initial line. The Vikings are -143 money-line favorites (bet $143 to win $100) after opening at -125, while the Rams are +120 underdogs (bet $100 to win $120) after opening at +105. Prior to finalizing any selections for the Vikings vs. Rams matchup, ensure you consult the NFL predictions and betting guidance provided by the SportsLine Projection Model, along with the additional resources available from SportsLine to enhance your NFL Wild Card selections.
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The program has conducted 10,000 simulations of the Vikings versus Rams matchup and has now disclosed its esteemed NFL selections and betting forecasts. You may visit SportsLine now to view the model’s selections. Presented below are various NFL odds and betting lines for the Vikings at Rams matchup:
Vikings vs. Rams point spread: Minnesota -2.5
Vikings versus Rams over/under: 47.5 pts
Vikings vs. Rams money line: Minnesota -143, Los Angeles +121. MIN: The Vikings have a record of 11-5-1 against the spread this season.
The Rams have a record of 9-8 against the spread this season.
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Reasons the Vikings can succeed in covering the spread
Quarterback Sam Darnold has excelled for the Vikings this season. Darnold concluded the regular season ranked seventh in passing yards (4,319) and passing touchdowns (35), achieving a 60.6 QBR. The USC alumnus has achieved multiple passing touchdowns in 12 games this season.
Recipient Justin Jefferson is a premier playmaker. Jefferson ranked sixth in the NFL for receptions (103) and touchdowns (10), while placing second in receiving yards (1,533). He has also secured 28 receptions exceeding 20 yards downfield. During Week 8 against the Rams, Jefferson recorded eight receptions for 115 yards. Identify whom to support at SportsLine.
Reasons the Rams can succeed in covering the spread
Quarterback Matthew Stafford remains a formidable asset in the position. This season, Stafford ranked 13th in passing yards with a total of 3,762 and achieved 20 passing touchdowns. He recorded a minimum of two passing touchdowns in four of his final seven games. Running back Kyren Williams is a dependable asset in the backfield. Williams accumulated 1,299 running yards and 14 rushing touchdowns this season.
Receiver Puka Nacua demonstrates consistent proficiency in completing plays at all three levels of the field. In 2024, he recorded 79 receptions for 990 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games. He guided the squad with an average of 90 receiving yards per game. Identify whom to support at SportsLine.
How to formulate selections for the Vikings at Rams matchup
The model favors the over on the point total, forecasting 48 points, and indicates that one side of the spread possesses significant value.
