Vikings vs Rams: NFL Wildcard betting predictions & tips – 2025

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Los Angeles Rams vs Minnesoata Vikings game preview

NFL Wildcard Weekend wraps up on Monday night with a blockbuster NFC clash between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams.

Originally scheduled in Los Angeles, the game has been relocated to Arizona due to wildfires. Although in unfortunate circumstances, it is a slight advantage for the Vikings.

Despite finishing with the #5 seed, the Vikings finished the season with the second-best record in the NFC of 14-3, despite playing in the toughest conference. With Sam Darnold under centre, Minnesota exceeded all expectations, finishing as a top five passing offence with weapons such as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

However, their success throughout the season was built on defence, as they led the NFL for takeaways and finished in the top five for points against.

They have also been one of the healthiest teams in the NFL this season and enter this game at practically full strength, with just offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw missing from the starting lineup. As a result, the Vikings are favourites for this game at -151.52 with top online bookmakers.

Unlike the Vikings, the Rams have had to deal with injuries throughout the season, but as they have come back to full health, they are a team you don’t want to face in the playoffs. LA won five games in a row before Week 18, showing what their roster can do at full strength.

Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has one of the best skill trios in the NFL, with running back Kyren Williams, wide receiver Puka Nacua and wide receiver Cooper Kupp all capable of producing game-winning performances.

Late in the year, their defence also went to another level, conceding an average of just eight points per game in the last three full-strength weeks.

Throughout the season, the Rams have lost a few players to injury but remain largely at full fitness for this clash. Backup running back Blake Corum is the only recent addition to the injured reserve with an arm injury.

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Los Angeles Rams vs Minnesoata Vikings betting strategy

Despite the added challenge of playing a ‘home’ playoff on the road, the way the Rams are playing suggests that an upset is on the cards. Their defence has gone to another level in the past month, while the experience of Stafford and the Rams will play a major role. Los Angeles got the job done when the sides met during the season, so back them to do it again with the top betting apps.

Excluding Week 18, each of the last three Rams games have gone under the total points line. The Vikings scored just nine points in their last game of the season and boasted a top-five defence throughout the year. With the pressure of a playoff game, back this game to go under 48 points at -111.11 with Marantelli Bet .

While the Vikings have an excellent defensive record in terms of points, they allowed the fifth-most passing yards in the NFL this season. As a result, look to Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who averaged over receiving 100 yards per game in full games this season. He reached the 100-yard mark on five occasions this season, including against the Vikings, so back Nacua to get there again at +140 with Marantelli Bet .

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