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Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off with the Minnesota Vikings facing the Los Angeles Rams in LA on Thursday night. The Vikings are coming off their first loss of the season, a 31-29 defeat against the Lions, while the Rams won 20-15 against the Raiders. The Vikings lead the all-time series 22-16-2, but the Rams have won the last two meetings, including a 30-23 victory in December 2021.

Minnesota had a tough game against the Lions, where they led early but ended up losing in the final seconds. They are now 5-1, tied with Detroit in their division. The Vikings have been solid offensively, averaging 213.8 passing yards and 119.3 rushing yards per game, while scoring 28 points per game. On defense, they allow 17.8 points per game. Quarterback Sam Darnold has thrown for 1,370 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, with Justin Jefferson as the leading receiver, catching 33 passes for 531 yards and five touchdowns.

The Rams, at 2-4, snapped a losing streak by beating the Raiders. They struggled offensively, with 212.8 passing yards and 100.3 rushing yards per game, scoring 19 points per game while allowing 25.7 points. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has 1,392 passing yards with three touchdowns, and Kyren Williams leads the rushing attack with 436 yards and eight touchdowns. Tutu Atwell is the top receiver with 23 catches for 332 yards.

Both teams have strengths and weaknesses to watch out for as they head into Thursday night’s game.

Headlines 🚨

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins, The Titans would receive a 5th round pick.

The Seattle Seahawks trade Jerome Baker for Titans LB Ernest Jones.

The Cleveland Browns to start QB Jameis Winston over the injured Deshaun Watson.

The Texans add 6 time pro bowler Devin White who was released by the Eagles earlier this year.

Saints Alvin Kamara extends his contract for 2 years worth $24.5 million.

Indiana football starting QB Kurtis Rourke is out this week after getting thumb surgery, his expected return is Nov 2. against Michigan State.

The Minnesota Timberwolves extend Rudy Gobert for 3 years worth $110 million.

The Nuggets extend Aaron Gordon to a 4-year $133 million extension. 

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏈 Rams at Vikings

• The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Rams

🎓🏈 CUSE at #18 PITT

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Syracuse's last 5 games

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🏀 NBA

46% of bets and 83% of money is on OVER 236.5 IND at DET

28% of bets and 48% of money is on UNDER 208 ORL at MIA

38% of bets and 67% of money is on UNDER 222 MIL at PHI

18% of bets and 39% of money is on CHI +160

36% of bets and 69% of money is on UNDER 224.5 PHX at LAC

32% of bets and 86% of money is on UNDER 221.5 POR at GSW

🎓🏈 NCAAF

33% of bets and 49% of money is on CUSE +6

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Picks 🔒

10/23

Heat -130 | The Magic had a solid season and should improve with more experience, as long as they stay healthy. The Heat, led by Butler, Adebayo, and Herro, are a strong veteran team and should perform better at home this year, likely pulling off a win in a close game.

Suns/Clippers Under 225 | Last season, the Clippers played slowly, averaging 97.2 possessions per game, and the Suns were slightly faster with 98.3. The Clippers will likely keep playing slow and focus on defense while the Suns won’t speed up much under Mike Budenholzer but will improve defensively.

10/24

Vikings -3 | Minnesota is 5-1 ATS this season. They are coming off a tough loss and look to bounce back here.

Syracuse +5.5 | I think Syracuse is stronger than any team Pittsburgh has faced this year, and their offense will definitely test the Panthers. It’ll be a close game that could go either way, but Syracuse is getting too many points to pass up.

Thunder +120 | OKC went 43-22 ATS when they scored more than 109.6 PPG. Their average was 120.1 which was the 3rd most in the league.