Rams vs. Vikings odds, prediction, time, spread: Thursday Night Football picks from the NFL model with a 12-5 run

The Minnesota Vikings will look to get back on the winning streak when they take on the Los Angeles Rams in an important NFC matchup on Thursday Night Football. Minnesota suffered its first loss of the season last Sunday, losing 31-29 to the Detroit Lions, while Los Angeles ended a two-game losing streak with a 20-15 victory over Las Vegas. The Vikings (5-1), who are 3-1 against NFC opponents, are 2-0 on the road. The Rams (2-4), who are 1-4 in the conference, are 2-1 on their home field. Rams receiver Cooper Kupp has been cleared to return after an ankle injury, while Puka Nacua (knee) has been activated from IR and could also play.

Kickoff at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Vikings are the 2.5-point favorites in the latest Vikings vs. Rams odds, according to SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.5. Before you make your Rams vs. Vikings picks, be sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, has gained well over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks since its launch for $100 players. The model enters Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season with an incredible 12-5 streak on the highest-rated NFL picks this year. Longer term, the record is 193-134 among top-rated NFL picks since the 2017 season and 47-27 among top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.

The model also ranked in the top 10 in straight NFL picks on NFLPickWatch over the past six years, beating more than 94% of CBS Sports’ football pick’em players four times during that period. Anyone who has been following it on their favorite sports betting site and betting apps is way up there.

Now the model has set its sights on Vikings vs. Rams and has just set its NFL picks and NFL predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines for Rams vs. Vikings:

Why you should support the Vikings

Experienced quarterback Sam Darnold drives the offense. In six starts, Darnold has completed 109 of 164 passes (66.5%) for 1,370 yards and 12 touchdowns with five interceptions for a 104 rating. In Sunday’s loss to the Lions, he completed 22 of 27 passes (81.5%) for 259 yards and a touchdown with one interception. He was 20 of 28 (71.4%) for 275 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in a 31-29 win over Green Bay on September 29.

His best option in the passing game is wide receiver Justin Jefferson. He has 33 receptions for 531 yards (16.1 average) and five touchdowns. He had nine explosive plays of 20 yards or more, including a long play of 97 yards. He has 170 yards after catch and converted 19 first downs. Against Detroit, Jefferson caught seven passes for 81 yards (11.6 average) and one touchdown. See which team you should choose here.

Why you should support the Rams

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has completed 66.7% of his passes for 1,392 yards and three touchdowns this season. He has been picked up four times and has a rating of 83.6. In a 26-20 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions on September 8, Stafford completed 34 of 49 passes for 317 yards (69.4%) and one touchdown with one interception. In the 24-19 loss to Green Bay on October 6, he completed 29 of 45 passes (64.4%) for 260 yards and one touchdown with one interception.

Running back Kyren Williams is off to a solid start to the season. In six games, he has caught 116 balls for 436 yards (3.8 average) and eight touchdowns. He has a long run of 30 yards and 34 first down conversions. In the loss to Green Bay, he ran 22 times for 102 yards (4.6 average) and a touchdown. He had 21 carries for 76 yards (3.6 average) and two touchdowns against Las Vegas on Sunday. See which team you should choose here.

How to make Vikings vs. Rams picks

SportsLine’s model is below the overall score, predicting 46 total points. It also says that one side of the spread makes money in almost 60% of simulations. You can get the NFL model selection only at SportsLine.

So who will win the Vikings vs. Rams on Thursday Night Football and which side of the spread will score nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Vikings vs. Rams you should fall on, all from the advanced model that’s up well over $7,000 on its NFL picks, and find out.