Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Experts release early Week 8 predictions [2025]

The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers will meet in Week 8 of the NFL season at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, October 23, 2025, starting at 8:15PM ET.

Initial simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Chargers as the most likely winner of this matchup.

For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Vikings vs. Chargers predictions page.

Minnesota vs. LA Chargers early predictions

Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Vikings vs. Chargers game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:

• Straight up win probabilities: Vikings 41%, Chargers 59%
• Predicted final score: Vikings 21-23 Chargers
• Spread: Vikings (+3) 56%, Chargers (-3) 44%
• Total points (44.5): Over 50%, Under 50%

As of October 19, 2025, these Vikings-Chargers numbers and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.

Vikings vs. Chargers Week 8 details

The NFL Week 8 game between the Chargers and Vikings at SoFi Stadium is scheduled for October 23, 2025.

• Who: Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers
• Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
• Time: 8:15PM ET/5:15PM PT
• Venue: SoFi Stadium

Vikings vs. Chargers opening odds

We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 8 game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Vikings +3 (-110), Chargers -3 (-110)
• Moneyline: Vikings +136, Chargers -162
• Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-110/-110)

Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.

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Conclusion

We predict the Chargers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Vikings in Week 8 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.

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