Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams Prediction, 10/24/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 8

Game: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA

TV: Prime Video

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Minnesota Vikings (5-1) are headed to SoFi Stadium on Thursday where they will attempt to defeat the Los Angeles Rams (2-4). Minnesota opens as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 48.

The Minnesota Vikings come into this game with a record of 5-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Vikings played against the Detroit Lions and took a loss by a score of 31-29. Sam Darnold finished 22/27 with 259 yards through the air and 1 TD. He had a QB rate of 103.5 and walked away from the contest with 1 pick. Aaron Jones was the best rusher for the Vikings with 14 attempts for 93 yds (6.6 yds per carry). Justin Jefferson had an average of 11.6 yds per catch by accumulating 81 yards on 7 catches. The Minnesota Vikings ran the ball 21 different times and totaled 139 yards, earning them an average of 6.6 yards per carry. In the game, they ran 48 plays for 383 yds. Minnesota gave up 22 completions on 25 tries for 247 yards, and a completion rate of 88.0%. On the ground, the Vikings conceded 144 yards on 27 tries, which is 5.3 yards per run allowed.

The Vikings have earned 1,999 total yards for the season. Minnesota has compiled 58 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 45 penalties for 340 yds. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Minnesota has earned 12 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times (5 interceptions and 5 fumbles lost). Offensively they maintain an average of 119.3 yards on the ground which is 17th in the NFL. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Minnesota Vikings are averaging 28.0 PPG.

Concerning yards through the air, the Vikings have conceded 1,562 yards which has them ranked 25th in the NFL. They are allowing 260.3 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 63.1%. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns running the ball. For the season, they have yielded 340.3 yards per contest putting them at 19th in the National Football League. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per run and 80.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. The Vikings are ranked 6th in the league regarding team defense, allowing 17.8 points per contest. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 480 yards on the ground through 6 contests.

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The Rams head into this matchup 2-4 for this year. When they last took the field, the Rams got the victory with a final of 20-15 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Matthew Stafford ended the game with 154 yds on 14/23 passing while his QB rating was 62.6. He tossed 1 pick and his Y/A was 6.7 yards. Kyren Williams ran the football 21 times for 76 yards, finishing the contest with 3.6 yards per attempt for Los Angeles. Tyler Johnson was the top contributor in the passing game for the Rams, bringing in 4 balls for 57 yds (14.3 yards per catch). Los Angeles rushed for 4.1 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 115 yards on 28 carries. The Rams ended up finishing with 259 yds while they ran 51 plays (5.1 yds per play). The Rams pass defense allowed a completion rate of 47.7%, relinquishing 195 yds on 21 out of 44 through the air. Los Angeles surrendered 29 running attempts for 122 yds (4.2 yds per carry).

The Los Angeles Rams are averaging 313.2 yards per contest which has them ranked 20th in the NFL. They hold an average of 100.3 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 602 yards for this year. The Los Angeles offense has 237 penalty yards on 30 infractions, which ranks 32nd in the NFL in terms of giving up free yards. During the season thus far, the Rams have thrown for a total of 1,277 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 212.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 15th in football. In relation to their ability to score points, the Rams are 23rd in the league holding an average of 19.0 points per contest.

The Rams are conceding 25.7 points per game, which has them sitting 25th in the league. They have yielded 10 touchdowns from the passing game and 212.7 yards/contest, which puts them in 18th in the NFL. Los Angeles has conceded a total of 910 rushing yards (151.7 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns rushing for the season. The Rams defense has taken part in 375 plays, which is good for 9th in football. Their defense has 8 turnovers (3 fumbles recovered and 5 picks) this season.

Who will win tonight's Vikings/Rams NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Vikings -3.5

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