Chargers vs Vikings Predictions, Odds and Best Bets For Week 8 of the 2025-26 NFL Season

Week 8 of the NFL season will get underway with the usual Thursday Night Football (TNF) action on Amazon Prime Video. This week’s Thursday night prime-time game will see the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) take on the Minnesota Vikings (3-3).

The Chargers are entering week 8 on the back of a 38-24 loss against the Indianapolis Colts, whereas the Vikings lost 22-28 to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Game Details:

Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video

Recommended bets and updated odds

Recommended Bets	FanDuel	BetMGM
Justin Herbert 250+ Passing Yards	-122	-120
Justin Jefferson 60+ Yards	-275	-275
Total Points Over 44.5	-112	-114

Analysis and Rationale

Justin Herbert is coming off a stellar passing performance in week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite the Chargers’ loss, Herbert threw for 420 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Vikings’ pass defense is generally one of the better ones, so there is a chance they can contain him better than the Colts.

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson has put on some amazing performances in his past three games with 126, 123, and 79 receiving yards, respectively. However, the Chargers also boast a top secondary that should be able to restrict him for the most part.

The Vikings’ defense is allowing just above 20 points per game at 20.8 this season, while the Chargers’ defense has allowed 23.3 points per game so far. Meanwhile, on the offensive side of things, Minnesota is scoring around 24 points, while L.A. is putting up approximately 21.6 points per game.

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 21, 2025

Chargers vs Vikings Prediction

With the way the Los Angeles Chargers started this season, with 3 wins in their first 3 games against all divisional opponents, it looked like the AFC West would go through L.A. this year. But then came the injuries, especially to the running back room, and since then, the Chargers have dropped 3 of their last 4 games.

Minnesota, meanwhile, is 3-3 with wins coming over a shaky Bears team in week 1, a Joe Burrowless Bengals team, and the struggling Cleveland Browns. They have yet to pull off wins over teams with better records, and even though the Chargers aren’t as dominant at the moment, the scale tips slightly in L.A.’s favor.

Prediction: Los Angeles Chargers to win.

Week 7 Chargers vs Vikings Betting Odds and Spread

The moneyline and spread show the Los Angeles Chargers are the favorites in this matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. (Sourced from FanDuel).

	Moneyline	Spread	Total Points
Los Angeles Chargers	-180	-3 (-120)	O 44.5 (-112)
Minnesota Vikings	+152	+3 (-102)	U 44.5 (-108)

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Chargers vs Vikings Best Bets

Here are the over/under and best player bets for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings, as per FanDuel.

Los Angeles Chargers Over/Under Odds

Below are some of the best over/under bets for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Over/ Under Bets	Over	Under
Justin Herbert Pass Attempts	34.5 (-132)	34.5 (+102)
Quentin Johnstone Receiving Yards	47.5 (-114)	47.5 (-114)
Ladd McConkey Total Receptions	5.5 (+118)	5.5 (-158)

Los Angeles Chargers Best Player Bets

Below are some of the best player bets for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Justin Herbert 2+ Passing Touchdowns: -174
Quentin Johnston Anytime Touchdown: +155
Keenan Allen 50+ Receiving Yards: -114

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Head Coach Kevin O'Connell has announced that Carson Wentz will start at QB for the #Vikings Thursday. pic.twitter.com/XcI4hhl5vi
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 21, 2025

Minnesota Vikings Over/Under Odds

Below are some of the best over/under bets for the Minnesota Vikings.

Over/ Under Bets	Over	Under
Carson Wentz Pass Attempts	32.5 (-114)	32.5 (-114)
Justin Jefferson Receiving Yards	80.5 (-114)	80.5 (-114)
Jordan Addison Total Receptions	4.5 (+100)	4.5 (-132)

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Minnesota Vikings Best Player Bets

Below are some of the best player bets for the Minnesota Vikings.

Carson Wentz Interception: -140
Jordan Addison 40+ Receiving Yards: -250
T.J. Hockenson 30+ Receiving Yards: -154

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Chargers vs Vikings game?

The over/under for total points in the Chargers vs Vikings game is set at 44.5.

What is the point spread for the Chargers vs Vikings game in week 8?

The Chargers come into the game as 3-point favorites over the Vikings.

What is the moneyline for the Chargers vs Vikings game in week 8?

The Chargers are the favorites with a moneyline of -180, while the Vikings are the underdogs at +152.

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