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LA Rams vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction 10-24-24 NFL Picks

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Evan Walker

Minnesota Vikings (5-1) vs. LA Rams (2-4)
October 24, 2024 8:15 pm EDT
The Line: LA Rams +3.5; Over/Under: +48
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The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams meet Thursday in week 8 NFL action at SoFi Stadium. Here’s a LA Rams vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction. This article will include a LA Rams vs Minnesota Vikings Pick.

Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jets, lost to the Lions, and they play the Colts next. The Minnesota Vikings have won 7 of their last 10 road games. Sam Darnold is completing 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,370 yards, 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Justin Jefferson and Jalen Nailor have combined for 744 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jordan Addison has 12 receptions.

The Minnesota Vikings ground game is averaging 119.3 yards per contest, and Aaron Jones leads the way with 443 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 17.8 points and 340.3 yards per game. Blake Cashman leads the Minnesota Vikings with 40 tackles, Pat Jones II has 5 sacks and Kamu Grugier-Hill has 2 interceptions.

Los Angeles Rams Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Rams lost to the Packers, beat the Raiders, and they play the Seahawks next. The Rams have won 6 of their last 7 home Games. Matthew Stafford is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,392 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington have combined for 533 receiving yards on 41 catches, while Demarcus Robinson has 13 receptions.

The Los Angeles Rams ground Game is averaging 100.3 yards per contest, and Kyren Williams leads the way with 436 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 25.7 points and 364.3 yards per Game. Quentin Lake leads the Los Angeles Rams with 52 tackles, Kobie Turner has 3 sacks and Jaylen McCollough has 3 interceptions.

Why the Los Angeles Rams will win

The Vikings have lost each of their last nine road games against NFC West opponents.
The underdogs have won four of the Vikings’ last five games.
The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against teams that held a losing record.
The Rams have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five Week 8 games.
The Vikings have lost the first quarter in five of their last six Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
The Rams have won the first half in seven of their last eight home games against NFC North opponents.

Los Angeles Rams Player Prop Facts

Matthew Stafford has thrown three touchdowns in three of his last four home appearances against NFC North opponents.
Kyren Williams has recorded 76+ rushing yards in each of his last seven home appearances.
Matthew Stafford has recorded 244+ passing yards in each of his last seven home appearances against NFC North opponents.
Cooper Kupp has recorded 78+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last six appearances with the Rams as underdogs following a home win.
Cooper Kupp has recorded 78+ receiving yards in each of his last six appearances with the Rams as underdogs following a home win.
Matthew Stafford has recorded 23+ completions in nine of his last 10 Thursday appearances.
Kyren Williams has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last 10 regular season appearances against NFC opponents.
Heading into Week 8, Kyren Williams ranks T1st in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (8) this season.

Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts

Sam Darnold has recorded 259+ passing yards in each of the Vikings’ last three games against NFC opponents.
Sam Darnold has thrown two or more touchdowns in three of the Vikings’ last four games against NFC opponents.
Aaron Jones has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six October road appearances against NFC opponents.
T.J. Hockenson has recorded 53+ receiving yards in eight of his last nine appearances.
Cam Akers has recorded 13+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 15 appearances against NFC West opponents.
Cam Akers has recorded 13+ rushing yards in each of his last 11 appearances on the West Coast.
Byron Murphy is just one away from 10 career interceptions.

Matchup/League Facts

Heading into Week 8, the Rams rank 32nd in the NFL in Q3 opponent points per game (8.0) this season.
Heading into Week 8, the Rams rank 31st in the NFL in Q1 points per game (1.0) this season.
Heading into Week 8, the Vikings rank 1st in the NFL in interceptions (11) this season.
Heading into Week 8, the Vikings are the only team in the NFL to rank top 5 for both interceptions and sacks this season.

LA Rams vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings are getting the benefit of the doubt because of what they’ve done through 6 Games, but this is a tough spot with the quick turnaround and an emotional loss to the Lions. It could be tough for the Vikings to get off the canvas with only a few days of rest. The LA Rams don’t have to Travel, and they’re getting Healthier, especially with the return of Cooper Kupp. The Rams have covered 7 of their last 10 Games as a home underdog. There’s room for a potential upset to start week 8. Give me the Rams and the points.