Vikings vs. Chargers prediction: Chargers favored to win TNF Week 8, 2025

The Los Angeles Chargers will face the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 8 action at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, starting at 8:15PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NFL model predicts the Chargers as the most likely winner of the Vikings vs. Chargers game.

This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including touchdown scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.

Vikings vs. Chargers prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?

Since our Vikings-Chargers predictions [earlier in the week](https://www.minnesota-vikings-vs-los angeles-chargers-midweek-prediction-nfl-week-8-2025-ac), we have simulated the result of Thursday's NFL game between the Vikings and Chargers 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Chargers a 63% chance of defeating the Vikings in Week 8 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Chargers winning 24-20.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Vikings and Chargers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 44.5 points also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 8 straight up picks.

Vikings vs. Chargers odds

We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Vikings	Chargers
Spread	+3.5 (-118)	-3.5 (-102)
Moneyline	+150	-175
Total	o44.5 (-110)	u44.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Vikings vs. Chargers picks and best bet

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NFL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Chargers -3.5	-102
Moneyline	Chargers	-175
Total	Under 44.5	-108

According to our best NFL bets, the top play to make on this game is Chargers -3.5 at the spread.

Vikings vs. Chargers TD scorers

Who will score a touchdown in Vikings vs. Chargers?

According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for TNF, Jordan Mason is most likely to score an anytime TD in Vikings vs. Chargers.

Our projections give Mason a 42.6% chance of getting in for six at SoFi Stadium, while the running back is a 9.0% chance of registering the first touchdown the game.

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Minnesota Vikings

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jordan Mason (RB)	42.6%
Justin Jefferson (WR)	36.7%
Jordan Addison (WR)	32.0%
Aaron Jones (RB)	27.5%
T.J. Hockenson (TE)	22.6%

Los Angeles Chargers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Kimani Vidal (RB)	39.3%
Quentin Johnston (WR)	35.6%
Keenan Allen (WR)	33.9%
Ladd McConkey (WR)	32.1%
Oronde Gadsden (TE)	26.3%

First touchdown scorer predictions

Minnesota Vikings

Player	First TD Probability
Jordan Mason (RB)	9.0%
Justin Jefferson (WR)	7.4%
Jordan Addison (WR)	6.2%
Aaron Jones (RB)	5.2%
T.J. Hockenson (TE)	4.2%

Los Angeles Chargers

Player	First TD Probability
Kimani Vidal (RB)	9.6%
Quentin Johnston (WR)	8.5%
Keenan Allen (WR)	8.0%
Ladd McConkey (WR)	7.4%
Oronde Gadsden (TE)	5.9%

Vikings vs Chargers player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Vikings and Chargers. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 8 games.

Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Carson Wentz is projected for 231 passing yards. The Chargers' Justin Herbert is expected to throw for a whopping 265 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Carson Wentz (MIN)	231
Justin Herbert (LAC)	265

Vikings rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Jordan Mason	61
Aaron Jones	33
Carson Wentz	15

Chargers rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Kimani Vidal	59
Justin Herbert	19
Trayveon Williams	10

Vikings receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Justin Jefferson	84
Jordan Addison	59
T.J. Hockenson	39
Jalen Nailor	22
Aaron Jones	12

Chargers receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Ladd McConkey	62
Keenan Allen	57
Quentin Johnston	53
Oronde Gadsden	46
Kimani Vidal	19

Vikings vs. Chargers game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 8 game between the Chargers and Vikings at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:15PM ET.

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

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Conclusion

We predict the Chargers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Vikings in Week 8 of the NFL season.

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