Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders
Head to head
Preview
How it plays out
Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders is an inter-conference matchup: the NFC Vikings hosting the AFC Raiders. Our model makes Minnesota Vikings a heavy favorite (88% to win, spread MIN -6.5). The power-ranking gap backs it up (#12 vs #29), and the contender tiers agree.
Tactically, Minnesota Vikings will want to lean on best WR in football to attack Las Vegas Raiders, whose qB room is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Las Vegas Raiders's relentless edge could punish Minnesota Vikings if interior line goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.
Keep an eye on J.J. McCarthy (QB) and Brock Bowers (TE): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Vikings at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.
Key players
Vikings
Raiders
Frequently asked
Who is favored in Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Our model favors the Minnesota Vikings, with a 88% win probability over the Las Vegas Raiders (12%). The projected spread is MIN -6.5.
What is the prediction for Vikings vs Raiders?
Our model favors Minnesota Vikings (88%) over Las Vegas Raiders (12%), spread MIN -6.5: a clear mismatch on paper.
What are the moneyline odds for Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Minnesota Vikings are -733 and the Las Vegas Raiders are +733 on the moneyline.
Who are the key players to watch in Vikings vs Raiders?
Watch Justin Jefferson (WR) for the Vikings and Maxx Crosby (EDGE) for the Raiders.
Is Vikings vs Raiders a divisional game?
No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the NFC Vikings and the AFC Raiders.