Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 8 Betting Lines
The Minnesota Vikings had an opportunity to ice the game and likely earn the NFL spread cover against the Lions to remain unblemished atop the division standings with just over four minutes remaining in the game. Immediately after the defense tallied the go-ahead score on a fumble return for a score, Brian Flores’ troops came right back onto the field and forced a quick three-and-out of Jared Goff and Co. Sam Darnold and the offense took over knowing full well that if it was able to move the chains a few times and force the Lions into using their timeouts, it more than likely would’ve sealed the deal. Detroit proved to be up to the task of getting the ball right back stuffing a pair of runs on first and second down before Darnold’s third down try fell incomplete. Minnesota punted the ball away leading 29-28 and finally got the ball back with 15 seconds remaining trailing 31-29. Their last ditch effort to get into field goal range fell short forcing them to take a defeat for the first time this NFL betting season. They get to turn the page on the loss quickly with the team back on the road to battle the Los Angeles Rams in the Week 8 opener set to go down under the bright Tinseltown lights of Thursday Night Football.
The Vikings odds of winning Super Bowl LIX initially hit the board 100-1. They fell all the way down to +1200 and remained there after suffering their first defeat of the year, while their odds of representing the NFC in the big game jumped up to +650 from +550. In falling to the Lions, Minnesota’s odds of winning the division moved up to +175 from +140 ahead of the Packers (+385) and Bears (+1200). Their adjusted in-season win total odds shortened up to 11.5 from 12.5 with heavier vig on the over, while their odds of making the playoffs shortened up to -900 from -1000, initially +240, with the “No” now +600 since first hitting the board -300.
NFL Week 8 Betting Lines
Minnesota Vikings -3
Los Angeles Rams +3
Total: 48
Money Line: Vikings -160, Rams +140
Minnesota Vikings Week 8 Matchup
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Los Angeles Rams from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Kickoff time for Thursday Night Football is set for 8:15 p.m. ET with television coverage on Prime Video. The lookahead NFL Week 8 betting lines opened with the Vikings installed 3-point favorites and the total set at 46. The number to beat is yet to move off the opener even though action reports from the online sportsbook find 60 percent of the bets and 54 percent of the money aligned with the Vikings early on. Minnesota won and covered its first two road games against the Giants and Packers to move to 7-3 straight up and 7-1-2 versus the closing NFL spread in its last 10 played games away from the Twin Cities. After easily coming through for NFL bettors on the over last week, total bettors betting on the NFL with crypto are back for seconds with a majority of the tickets and handle banking on a high scorer forcing a market correction to 47. The train of thought goes against the under trend the Vikings have played to when laying points on the road under the current coaching staff with the team playing to low scorers on all but one of nine instances with an average of 34.3 points scored.
Minnesota Vikings Week 7 Recap
In a heartbreaking 31-29 NFL odds loss to the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings suffered their first defeat of the season in a dramatic, back-and-forth game. Despite leading late after Ivan Pace Jr. returned a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown, the Vikings couldn’t hold off Detroit’s final drive, capped by a 44-yard field goal from Jake Bates with just 15 left on the clock. Sam Darnold played well, completing 22 of 27 passes for 259 yards to exceed his passing yards prop, but a costly interception in the second quarter halted Minnesota’s momentum when they trailed 21-10 at halftime. The Vikings' defense, which had been strong against the run all season, struggled to contain Jahmyr Gibbs, who amassed 150 total yards and two touchdowns. Minnesota’s offensive stars, including Aaron Jones, who rushed for 93 yards despite a hamstring injury, and Justin Jefferson, who had 81 receiving yards and a touchdown, contributed heavily, but missed opportunities, including a failed two-point conversion, proved costly. The Vikings' rookie kicker Will Reichard, perfect on the season, nailed three field goals, including a 57-yarder, but they were unable to get into range for another attempt on their final drive. The loss allowed the Lions to extend their winning streak over Minnesota to four games and claim top seeding in the NFC North.
2024 Minnesota Vikings Schedule, Results & Record
The Minnesota Vikings were established as an NFL expansion franchise in 1961. Initially, the team was conceived as a counter to the American Football League, which planned to place a franchise in the Twin Cities with prospective owner Max Winter. However, when Winter was offered an NFL franchise, he opted for the NFL, leaving the AFL behind.
The Vikings have yet to win a Super Bowl, but they enjoyed a golden era from 1968 through 1978, which solidified their connection with the state and its fans. During this period, the Vikings made four Super Bowl appearances between 1969 and 1976 but were unable to secure a championship. The legendary Bud Grant, now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, coached those great Viking teams. Grant's first Super Bowl team was led by the dynamic quarterback Joe Kapp, while QB Fran Tarkenton led the Vikings in their subsequent three Super Bowl appearances.
The Vikings were particularly known for their formidable defenses in those days, with Hall of Fame legends like Paul Krause, Carl Eller, and Alan Page forming the backbone of the famous Purple People Eaters defense. Since that golden era, the Vikings have had several strong teams and near-misses but have never returned to the Super Bowl. Since 1998, the Vikings have lost four NFC Conference Championship Games and only been to the playoffs five times dating back to 2010. Their deepest penetration occurred in 2017 when they got shellacked 38-7 by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC title game.
Minnesota Vikings Past Seasons (2000)
YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
2023 |
7-10 |
None |
2022 |
13-4 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2021 |
8-9 |
None |
2020 |
7-9 |
None |
2019 |
10-6 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2018 |
8-7-1 |
None |
2017 |
13-3 |
Lost Conference Championship |
2016 |
8-8 |
None |
2015 |
11-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2014 |
7-9 |
None |
2013 |
5-10-1 |
None |
2012 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2011 |
3-13 |
None |
2010 |
6-10 |
None |
2009 |
12-4 |
Lost Conference Championship |
2008 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2007 |
8-8 |
None |
2006 |
6-10 |
None |
2005 |
9-7 |
None |
2004 |
8-8 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2003 |
9-7 |
None |
2002 |
6-10 |
None |
2001 |
5-11 |
None |
2000 |
11-5 |
Lost Conference Championship |
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