Which side will cover in the final NFL Wildcard matchup of 2025? Read on for our Vikings vs. Rams prediction ahead of tonight’s 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff from Glendale, AZ.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) at Los Angeles Rams (+2.5); o/u 48
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 13, 2025
Vikings vs. Rams Public Betting: Bettors Backing Minnesota
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 59% of public bettors are currently backing the Vikings when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Vikings’ Jones set to play despite quad injury
Vikings RB Aaron Jones will play in the Wildcard Round against the Rams. Jones has been managing a quad injury for almost a month now, something that has capped his practice reps through the start of playoff preparations. He again sheds an injury designation on the team’s final injury report of the week as the Vikings prepare to face the Rams in Arizona for Wildcard Weekend.
Robinson charged with DUI
Demarcus Robinson has been charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI. The news release states that officers “observed objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment” from Robinson after they spotted him driving more than 100 mph on US-101 back on November 25. The 30-year-old wideout wasn’t suspended at the time, but could face discipline from the league — likely in the 2025 season — after the charge was filed.
Vikings vs. Rams Betting Trends
Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Rams
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Rams’s last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota
LA Rams is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Vikings vs. Rams Prediction:
Take Minnesota. These two teams met back in October and the Rams handed the Vikings a 10-point loss as a 2.5-point home dog. That said, the Vikings had just played the Lions in Minnesota the week prior. They lost 31-29 on a 44-yard Jake Bates field goal with 15 seconds remaining. Then they had a short week to prepare for an unfamiliar opponent on the West Coast. It wasn’t exactly the best situation for Minnesota.
I know there are concerns about Sam Darnold after he imploded against the Lions last Sunday in Detroit. He constantly bailed out of the pocket and succumbed to the pressure the Lions put on the pocket. That said, let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Darnold has been outstanding all season and the Rams aren’t the Lions defensively.
Vikings vs. Rams NFL Prediction: MINNESOTA VIKINGS -2.5