Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings Battle for First Win in Crucial Week 3 Matchup

Game outlook

This Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers (0-2) are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings (0-2) in an inter-conference match. The Chargers lost their previous match against the Tennessee Titans in overtime, whereas the Vikings came up short in a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Vikings and Chargers have one prior encounter in 2021, in which the Vikings won 27-20. Los Angeles is the current betting favorite with an opening line of -2, with the current line being Minnesota -1.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 9/24/2023 @ 1:00pm EST

Where: U.S. Bank Stadium Stadium Chargers vs Vikings Betting Odds Moneyline: Chargers -105 | Vikings -115

Spread: Chargers +1 (-110) | Vikings -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 54 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 51%.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2 and looking for their first win of the season after narrowly losing 36-34 in their opener and 27-24 in overtime against the Titans. Quarterback Justin Herbert has 534 passing yards and a 3:0 TD to INT ratio. Running back Austin Ekeler is questionable due to an ankle injury as Joshua Kelly is expected to see more action should Ekeler be unable to go. Wide receiver Keenan Allen has recorded 187 receiving yards in the first two games. The L.A. offense is currently averaging 387 total yards and ranks fifth in rushing yards. The Chargers defense is ranked last in pass defense and 15th in rush defense. Power ranked 9, Los Angeles is ranked 4 in offense (scoring an average of 34.00 per game) and #30 in defense (allowing an average of 36.00 points to be scored against them per game) justin. keenan. 📺 | @nfloncbs pic.twitter.com/LrqwOOv4Ic