Thursday Night Football kicks off Week 8 with an AFC-NFC matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. DraftKings is highlighting Kimani Vidal’s First Touchdown Scorer prop at +700 odds, offering bettors a strong value play centered on the Chargers’ promising running back.
DraftKings Kimani Vidal First TD Scorer (+700):
Kimani Vidal has emerged as a versatile threat in the Chargers’ offense, and DraftKings is offering +700 odds for him to score the first touchdown in tonight’s matchup.
With Los Angeles favored and projected to score first in more than 60% of Dimers’ 10,000 simulations, Vidal’s ability to find the end zone early makes this a compelling value prop for TNF bettors.
A $10 wager would return $80 total if Vidal strikes first at SoFi Stadium.
Odds accurate at the time of publication and subject to change.
Game Details: Vikings vs. Chargers
Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium
Spread: Vikings +3.5 (-110) | Chargers -3.5 (-102)
Moneyline: Vikings +154 | Chargers -170
Total: Over/Under 44.5 (-110/-108)
The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sportsbooks at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Expert Prediction: Vikings vs. Chargers
Dimers’ model has simulated this game 10,000 times, giving the Chargers a 61% chance to win. Minnesota, however, holds a 56% probability to cover the +3.5 spread, making this a balanced yet potentially close contest.
With an evenly projected total (44.5 points), both teams are expected to trade drives — opening the door for a ground-based touchdown early, where Vidal’s red-zone role could come into play.
Vikings vs. Chargers Best Bet
Dimers’ top pick for Thursday’s matchup is Vikings +3.5 (-110), but the Kimani Vidal First Touchdown (+700) on DraftKings offers a strong high-upside prop for bettors targeting early scoring value.
The Chargers’ offensive line has quietly improved in goal-line blocking efficiency, making Vidal a solid pick for bettors looking to get ahead of the first-quarter action.
Score Prediction for Vikings vs. Chargers
Projected final score: Chargers 23, Vikings 20.
This aligns with a scenario where the Chargers open strong — further supporting the first-touchdown probability for Vidal in the early drives.
NFL player props remain one of the most exciting ways to engage with Thursday Night Football without betting the game outcome directly. Below are the latest projections from Dimers’ model.
Minnesota Vikings
First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities
Jordan Mason – 8.6%
Justin Jefferson – 8.0%
Jordan Addison – 6.7%
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities
Jordan Mason – 38.4%
Justin Jefferson – 36.5%
Jordan Addison – 31.5%
Projected Box Score Leaders
QB Passing Yards: Carson Wentz – 234 yards
Receiving Yards: Justin Jefferson – 84 yards
Rushing Yards: Jordan Mason – 59 yards
Los Angeles Chargers
First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities
Kimani Vidal – 9.8%
Quentin Johnston – 8.5%
Keenan Allen – 7.9%
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities
Kimani Vidal – 39.0%
Quentin Johnston – 34.9%
Keenan Allen – 33.0%
Projected Box Score Leaders
QB Passing Yards: Justin Herbert – 264 yards
Receiving Yards: Ladd McConkey – 62 yards
Rushing Yards: Kimani Vidal – 61 yards
NFL Week 8: Vikings vs. Chargers
Kickoff for Thursday Night Football is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium. All predictions and prop probabilities are derived from Dimers’ 10,000-simulation model and are accurate at the time of publication.
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