Wild Card Week ends on Monday Night with an outstanding matchup of potential Super Bowl teams. At the onset of the season, the Los Angeles Rams were one of the biggest flops in the NFL. To illuminate, head coach Sean McVay was panned, and the Rams were written off as serious playoff contenders. Instead, Los Angeles stampeded to the NFC West Division title. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings fought to the final night of the regular season for top seed. However, they were routed on the road by the Detroit Lions. Now Minnesota must settle for a wild card spot and trip to LA for a difficult wild card matchup with the Rams.
The Vikings and Rams Wild Card Round showdown is the ESPN and ABC Monday night matchup.
Minnesota was a reliable betting on pro football using crypto value for most of the season. Los Angeles was also a good value after a rough start to the campaign.
On Monday, January 13, 2025, the Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Kickoff time is set for 8 p.m. ET, and television coverage will be on ABC and ESPN.
NFL Betting Lines
Vikings at Rams Betting Lines
Minnesota Vikings -1.5/-122
Los Angeles Rams +1.5/+102
Total 47.5
Minnesota Vikings Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Vikings lost 31-9 against the Detroit Lions as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 56.5. Minnesota has a record of 14-3 straight up, 11-4-1 against the spread, and 7-9 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 13th for total offense, 6th for passing, 20th for rushing, and 9th for scoring. Defensively they rank 13th overall, 27th against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 5th for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 17th for fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.
Viking quarterback Sam Darnold completed fewer than half of his passes in the first half. Specifically, he was missing opportunities to pick up first downs and score touchdowns. The Vikings were 0 of 3 in the red zone through two quarters to let the Lions lead 10-6 at halftime.
The Vikings went for it on fourth down from the Lions 3 in the second quarter. But Darnold, under pressure, overthrew an open Justin Jefferson in the end zone. Darnold threw another incomplete pass on fourth down from the Detroit 2 early in the third.
Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell opted to attempt a 51-yard field goal late in the third, trailing by eight. However, Reichard missed wide right.
The Minnesota Vikings football team was one of the most profitable this season.
Los Angeles Rams Team Overview
Last game, the Los Angeles Rams lost 30-25 against the Seattle Seahawks as 7.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 38.5. Los Angeles has a record of 10-7 straight up, 9-8 against the spread, and 8-9 over/under the total. Los Angeles ranks 18th for total offense, 11th for passing, 24th for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 25th overall, 18th against the pass, 21st against the rush, and 17th for points allowed. Also, Los Angeles ranks 4th for fewest turnovers lost and 15th for takeaways.
The Los Angeles Rams football team increased in value when it mattered most this season.
Vikings at Rams Same Game Parlay Picks
As mentioned earlier, both teams trended under the total this year. Last week, the Rams lost a meaningless game in which they protected quarterback Matthew Stafford. Now, they will turn the dogs loose in a playoff home game as a live dog. Last week at Detroit, the Vikings were exposed.
Los Angeles Rams +1.5
Minnesota/LA Rams Under 47.5
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