TNF open thread: Vikings-Rams gambling lines and picks for tonight’s game

Week 8 in the NFL gets going with an interesting NFC matchup as the Los Angeles Rams host the Minnesota Vikings.

While the Rams head into the game at 2-4, they’re starting to get healthy as Cooper Kupp is set to return tonight. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson and the Vikings have been the biggest surprise team in the league so far this season, sitting at 5-1 heading into the contest.

This is your place to discuss the game with other Las Vegas Raiders fans and any gambling picks you have as the lines below are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.

Viking vs. Rams

• Spread: MIN -2.5
• O/U: 48.5
• MIN ML: -142
• LAR ML: +120

Holder’s picks: MIN -2.5, Over 48.5, MIN ML

I think this game could be much closer than some people might expect since the Rams are getting healthy and the Vikings seem to have lost some steam recently. Minnesota had one-possession wins over the Packers and Jets before dropping last week’s contest to the Lions. However, I still don’t trust Los Angeles enough to take them and would put my money on the safe play.

For the injury report, the Vikings have ruled linebacker Blake Chasman (toe) out while cornerback Akayleb Evans (hip), tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) and guard Dalton Risner (back) are questionable. Linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring), wide receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder) and guard Joe Noteboom (ankle) are out for the Rams. Defensive tackle Braden Fiske (back), defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (shoulder) and wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) are questionable.

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