Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings: Experts release early Week 4 predictions [2026]

The Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings will meet in Week 4 of the NFL season at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 4:05 PM ET.

Early simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Vikings as the most likely winner of this cross-conference meeting.

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

Miami vs. Minnesota early predictions

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

• Straight up win probabilities: Dolphins 20.3%, Vikings 79.7%
• Predicted final score: Dolphins 15-25 Vikings
• Spread: Dolphins (+9.5) 48.7%, Vikings (-9.5) 51.3%
• Total points (39.5): Over 52.7%, Under 47.3%

As of September 28, 2026, these Dolphins-Vikings numbers and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.

Dolphins vs. Vikings Week 4 details

Sunday's matchup between the Vikings and Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled for October 4, 2026.

• Who: Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium

Dolphins vs. Vikings opening odds

We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 4 game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Dolphins +9.5 (+104), Vikings -9.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Dolphins +525, Vikings -525
• Total: Over/Under 39.5 (+100/-108)

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

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Conclusion

We predict the Vikings, with a 79.7% win probability, will likely beat the Dolphins in Week 4 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.

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