In view of how even the Chargers were with the Chiefs in 2018 high expectations were completely reasonable. Instead, Los Angeles has been one of the biggest busts in all of Pro Football betting. Head coach Anthony Lynn’s team remains strong defensively. However, the ground game has been lacking and has ruined red-zone production. As quarterback Philip Rivers is at the end of his career the disappointment has been more pronounced. By contrast, the Vikings have bounced back after their own letdown season of 2018. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has finally lived up to the original hype upon his arrival.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 15, 2019, 4:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rokit Field at Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, California |
| Vikings vs. Chargers TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Vikings | -2½ (-115) | 44½ (-105) | -140 |  |
| Chargers | +2½ (-105) | 44½ (-115) | +120 | |
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers Overview
Los Angeles has an offshore betting record of 5-8 straight up, 4-7-2 vs. the line with 5-8 under the total. Last week the Chargers scored a 45-10 win and payout at Jacksonville. LA has NFL metrics of 18th for scoring offense but eighth for points allowed. While the blowout annihilation of the Jaguars was nice it does not hide the disappointment of a lost season. Los Angeles was a co-favorite in the AFC West with the Chiefs in the preseason. It has proven to be a reach.
By contrast, the Vikings are 9-4 straight up, 7-6 against the spread and 7-6 over the total. Minnesota is coming off a 20-7 home payout over the Lions as 12-point chalks. Overall the Vikings rank seventh for both points scored and points allowed. Minnesota trails the Packers by a single game in the NFC North.
Key Vikings: QB Kirk Cousins (70.1% COMP, 3274 YDS, 8.1 AVG, 24 TD, 4 INT, 23 SACKS), RB Dalvin Cook (241 ATT, 1108 YDS, 4.6 AVG, 13 TD), WR Stefon Diggs (56 REC, 997 YDS, 5 TD), DE Danielle Hunter (59 TACKLES, 12.5 SACKS), PK Dan Bailey (18-20 FG, 35-38 XP),
Key Chargers: QB Philip Rivers (65.1% COMP, 3748 YDS, 8.0 AVG, 20 TD, 15 INT, 27 SACKS, 90.7 RTG), RB Melvin Gordon (132 ATT, 523 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 5 TD), WR Keenan Allen (81 REC, 947 YDS, 11.7 AVG, 5 TD), DE Joey Bosa (55 TACKLES, 10.5 SACKS),
Minnesota and Los Angeles vs. the Line:
The Vikings are:
- 4-7 against the spread in their last 11 away games
- 4-6 under the total on the road
- 1-1 on the board in road games with the Chargers
- 1-1 over the total on the road vs. the Chargers
The Chargers are:
- 3-9-1 against the spread in their last 13 away games
- 1-7 under the total when playing at home
- 0-3 vs. the odds in their series with the Vikings
- 4-2 over the total head to head with Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers Football Betting Picks
Minnesota and Kirk Cousins have clearly exceeded Football betting expectations. Counter to that is the letdown campaign of the Chargers. As was previously noted Los Angeles has been a terrible home wagering value. Minnesota has also had the edge in this series.
Vikings vs. Chargers Football Betting Pick: Minnesota Vikings
Vikings vs. Chargers Football Betting Score Prediction: Vikings 24, Chargers 20