The Minnesota Vikings are coming off one of the strangest seasons in recent memory. From their 11-0 record in one-score games to a predictable bounce out of the playoffs, the Vikings were impossible to predict week-to-week. To begin rebuilding one of the league’s worst defenses, the Vikings signed former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores to be their new defensive coordinator.
The Vikings odds to win the Super Bowl opened at +5000 and the number now ranges from +3500 to +5000.
Minnesota Vikings odds
View Minnesota Vikings odds for the 2023 NFL season below. Vikings Week 1 odds are already available to bet on. Compare NFL betting odds for their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings opened as -6.5 favorites for their game against the Buccaneers. The game had an initial total of 46.5 points.
Vikings Betting
Vikings betting futures are also available to bet on now. See the best prices below.
Vikings transactions
Key signings: DL Dean Lowry, OL Olisaemeka Udoh, LB Troy Reeder, CB Joejuan Williams
Re-signings: C Garrett Bradbury, QB Nick Mullens, RB Alexander Mattison, S Harrison Smith, OL Austin Schlottmann, K Greg Joseph, FB C.J. Ham
Trades:
Key losses: WR Adam Thielen, LB Eric Kendricks
Key draft picks: WR Jordan Addison, USC (23rd overall), CB Mekhi Blackmon, USC (third round, No. 102), CB Jay Ward, LSU (fourth round, No. 134), DT Jaquelin Roy, LSU (fifth round, No. 141), QB Jaren Hall, BYU (fifth round, No. 164), RB DeWayne McBride, UAB (seventh round, No. 222)
Vikings betting news
Vikings inactives against the Giants:
CB Cam Dantzler
RB Ty Chandler
OLB Luiji Vilain
DL Esezi Otomewo
DL Ross Blacklock
Notable Justin Jefferson props for his upcoming matchup against the Giants on DraftKings Sportsbook:
Anytime TD Scorer: +105
92.5 Receiving Yards: -115 Over/-115 Under
Jefferson has hit this receiving line in eleven of seventeen games this season. The Giants' defense ranks 31st in PFF pass defense and 20th in PFF pass rush. Jefferson had 133 receiving yards and a touchdown when these teams met in Week 16.
The Vikings host the Giants in the first round of the Playoffs on Sunday. On FanDuel Sportsbook, the Vikings are 3-point favorites and the Over/Under is set at 48.5. The Vikings beat the Giants by three points at home in Week 16 on a last second field goal.
Vikings inactives against the Bears:
CB Cam Dantzler Sr.
S Harrison Smith
OLB Za’Darius Smith
C Garrett Bradbury
DL James Lynch
DL Ross Blacklock
The Vikings head to Chicago in Week 18 for a divisional matchup. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Vikings are 7-point favorites and the Over/Under is set at 43. The Vikings are still fighting for playoff seeding while the Bears are starting QB Nathan Peterman as their season is over after this game.
The final week of the NFL season concludes with the Vikings as -5 (-110) favorites at PointsBet against the Chicago Bears.
Sportsbooks have already begun to post odds for Justin Jefferson to break the single season receiving yards record. DraftKings has posted Jefferson's odds to get 194+ receiving yards against the Bears at +1000. As of Tuesday night, these are the best odds available.
Vikings inactives against the Packers:
CB Kalon Barnes
C Garrett Bradbury
DL Ross Blacklock
OLB Luiji Vilain
RB Ty Chandler
T Vederian Lowe
DL James Lynch
Notable Dalvin Cook props for his upcoming matchup against the Packers on DraftKings Sportsbook:
Anytime TD Scorer: -125
75.5 Rushing Yards: -115 Over/-115 Under
Cook has hit this rushing line in nine of fifteen games and has ten total touchdowns this season. He had 90 rushing yards against the Packers earlier this season. The Packers PFF rush defense ranks 26th.
The Vikings head to Green Bay in Week 17 to play the Packers. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Vikings are 3.5-point favorites and the Over/Under is set at 47.5. The Vikings have clinched their division while the Packers are trying to make a late comeback in the standings and make the playoffs.
Vikings inactives against the Giants:
CB Cam Dantzler Sr.
C Garrett Bradbury
DL Ross Blacklock
OLB Luiji Vilain
G Kyle Hinton
Vikings prop bets
Search below for Minnesota Vikings team or player props currently being offered at sportsbooks. You can also look around at other teams and players using this tool. Happy shopping!
Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl odds
The Minnesota Vikings’ odds to win the Super Bowl in 2023 are .
Best Vikings betting site(s)
Minnesota Vikings 2023 schedule and betting odds
The Minnesota Vikings 2023 schedule includes a Week 1 home game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The opening odds are Vikings -7.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time | Opening Odds | Closing Line | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday, September 10 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | -7 | ||
| Week 2 | Thursday, September 14 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 p.m. ET | +5.5 | ||
| Week 3 | Sunday, September 24 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers | 1 p.m. ET | +1.5 | ||
| Week 4 | Sunday, October 1 | at Carolina Panthers | 1 p.m. ET | -1.5 | ||
| Week 5 | Sunday, October 8 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | +4 | ||
| Week 6 | Sunday, October 15 | at Chicago Bears | 1 p.m. ET | -1 | ||
| Week 7 | Monday, October 23 | vs. San Francisco 49ers | 8:15 p.m. ET | +1 | ||
| Week 8 | Sunday, October 29 | at Green Bay Packers | 1 p.m. ET | -1 | ||
| Week 9 | Sunday, November 5 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | -1 | ||
| Week 10 | Sunday, November 12 | vs. New Orleans Saints | 1 p.m. ET | -2.5 | ||
| Week 11 | Sunday, November 19 | at Denver Broncos | 8:20 p.m. ET | +2 | ||
| Week 12 | Monday, November 17 | vs. Chicago Bears | 8:15 p.m. ET | -3.5 | ||
| Week 13 | Bye Week | BYE | WEEK | |||
| Week 14 | Sunday, December 10 | at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:05 p.m. ET | -1.5 | ||
| Week 15 | TBD | at Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | -5 | ||
| Week 16 | Sunday, December 24 | vs. Detroit Lions | 1 p.m. ET | -1 | ||
| Week 17 | Sunday, December 31 | vs. Green Bay Packers | 8:20 p.m. ET | -2.5 | ||
| Week 18 | TBD | at Detroit Lions | TBD | +2.5 |
How to bet on the Minnesota Vikings
Moneyline
The moneyline is the simplest of bets, decided by the straight-up winner and loser of each game. Consider the following example:
- Vikings -125
- Eagles +180
The Vikings are considered favorites in this matchup (indicated by -125), requiring a $125 bet to win $100 (plus the initial bet back). The Eagles are the underdog in this matchup, paying out $280 total for a $100 bet ($180 in winnings). How much either team wins or loses by does not matter in moneyline betting, the payout remains the same.
Point spread
Betting on the point spread is determinant on how many points a team wins or loses by. Take the following example:
- Vikings -1.5 (-110)
- Cardinals +1.5 (-110)
In this example, Minnesota is favored by 1.5 points, indicated by “-1.5.” If the Vikings win the game 31-28, the Vikings (-1.5) win the bet and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in profit). If the Cardinals keep the game within two or win outright– say they win 37-34– the Cardinals (+1.5) would win, and the payout would be the same as listed above.
Point total (over/under)
The point total refers to the over/under line set by books. This number projects the total number of points scored in a game and, like prop betting, is bet whether one thinks the score will go over or under the set point total. For example, the Vikings’ Week 5 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks had a projected point total of 54.5 points. Minnesota lost the game 27-26, resulting in 53 total points. Those that bet under the point total would have cashed out that week.
Minnesota’s defense was a liability for most of the season, showing that they were susceptible to being lit up from Week 1. However, outside of a couple games, the Vikings were also capable of piling up points thanks to a trio of weapons in Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson, and Adam Theilen. The combination of a lethal offense and vulnerable defense led to Minnesota often seeing higher than league average point totals, often between 48 and 54 points.
In-play and live betting
Sometimes, the most thrilling and rewarding bets are bets made while games are being played. These are referred to as live bets or in-play bets. Odds are ever-changing during games, which would prove to be fruitful for sharp and prepared bettors. For example, if the Vikings (-130) were favored against the Broncos (+175) before kickoff, a payout on a $10 bet on the Vikings to win would win $7.69.
However, say the Vikings fell to a big 24-3 deficit in the first half despite controlling the overall game (due to costly turnovers or special teams gaffes). Odds may swing in favor of the Broncos, who may be a -110 favorite at halftime. Taking the Vikings to come back and win the game could present plus-odds (say, +130). Should a bettor take Minnesota (+130) at halftime and the Vikings pull off the comeback, winners would win $13 instead of $7.69 (plus the initial $10 bet).
This could also be an effective way to “hedge” your bet; say a bettor took the Broncos (+175) in that game, but Minnesota jumps out to a 14-0 first quarter lead and is controlling the overall feel of the game, bettors could hedge by throwing some money down on Minnesota (-210) to return some of the inevitably-lost bet.
Parlays and teasers
You can always string bets together in the form of parlays or teasers. Usually during busy Sundays, bettors can parlay several teams to win or cover against the spread and if all bets are successful, the payouts are multiplied. Teasers function similarly, except they allow bettors to move each point spread to a more favorable line in exchange for diminished odds.
Futures
Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, award winners, and player performance are common futures.
Vikings 2021 recap
Record: 8-9, Second in the NFC North
Record ATS: 9-8
Over/under record: 11-6
The Vikings learned two things on 2021: Justin Jefferson is a certifiable superstar and Mike Zimmer is not their guy. The Vikings were well in playoff contention during the last couple weeks of the season, but ultimately came up short. With their roster, it felt like a disappointment and Zimmer took the fall for it. A 4-2 mark in the NFC North wasn’t enough to change the mind of ownership. Kirk Cousins sat near the top of many stat boards this season, but whether or not Minnesota will retain him is up in the air.