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Prop Bets: Minnesota Vikings VS Los Angeles Chargers 2025-10-23

Vikings vs. Chargers: A Thursday Night Farce of Football (and Props)

The Minnesota Vikings (2.45 decimal) and Los Angeles Chargers (1.57 decimal) clash in Week 8, with the Chargers favored by 3-3.5 points across most books. The total is set at 44.5 points, a number so lukewarm it could melt ice cream in a snowstorm. Let’s cut to the chaos.

Player Props: The Real Stars of This Show
1. Jordan Addison (Vikings) – OVER 55.5 Receiving Yards (-113)
Fresh off a suspension and a career game (128 yards vs. Philly), Addison is a No. 2 WR with the swagger of a No. 1. Carson Wentz trusts him, and the Chargers’ 13th-ranked pass defense (by EPA) is about as reliable as a sieve. Implied probability? ~52.4%. Bet it like you’re buying lottery tickets—because why not?

1. Ladd McConkey (Chargers) – 5+ Receptions (-174)
   McConkey’s had 16 catches over two games, including five 5+ reception outings in seven tries. The Vikings’ defense? A leaky faucet that sprayed 326 yards on Jalen Hurts last week. This prop is a 63.3% lock. Take the over on McConkey’s productivity—it’s less risky than trusting your ex’s new diet.

1. Justin Herbert – OVER 35.5 Pass Attempts (-113)
   The Chargers’ running game is a comedy of errors (Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal combined for 38 yards last week). Herbert’s averaged 41.3 attempts over his last two games. With a 52.4% implied chance, this OVER is about as shocking as a penguin in the Sahara.

Why the Chargers Are Favorites (But Not by Much)
- Moneyline: 1.57 (~63.7% implied) for LAC.
- Spread: -3.5 (-110) for the Chargers. They’re favored, but the Vikings’ +3.5 line isn’t a total joke—Carson Wentz isn’t terrible (yet).

The Verdict
This game is a pick’em in decimal disguise. Take the Chargers’ spread if you crave heartburn, or fade them if you enjoy financial self-sabotage. For props:
- Addison’s OVER if you like underdog stories with a dash of rebellion.
- McConkey’s 5+ for the safest bet since sliced bread.
- Herbert’s OVER because the man’s throwing 38+ attempts like it’s his day job.

And to the Vikings’ defense: If you’re reading this, maybe consider upgrading from “meh” to “meh, but with better tackling.”

All odds via DraftKings as of 10/23/25. Implied probabilities calculated using 100/(odds+100) for American odds. No actual comedy was harmed in the making of this prediction. 🏈

Created: Oct. 23, 2025, 1:07 a.m. GMT