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    Larry Hartstein
    +1056
    (62%)
    36-22 in Last 58 NFL Picks
    MIN @ LAC • Thu 8:15pm
    MIN +3.5
    -118
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 21 @ 12:11pm

    Analysis

    Minnesota moved the ball well against Philly but floundered in the red zone. The Vikings should also have success against a Chargers’ defense that’s been exposed in consecutive weeks. And over the past three weeks, LA has given up 6.7 yards per play. Even if Joe Alt returns for LA, I love Minnesota getting over a field goal.
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    Will Brinson
    +775
    (73%)
    11-4 in Last 15 NFL Player Props Picks
    MIN @ LAC • Thu 8:15pm
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    J. Mason
    YES
    +115
    Anytime TD Scorer
    Picked: Oct 21 @ 1:32pm

    Analysis

    The Chargers defense is on quite the disastrous streak of allowing touchdowns to running backs. They've given up seven (seven!) in the last three games, ceding two scores to Bill Crosky-Merritt, a pair to De'Von Achane and then three to Jonathan Taylor last week. They simply can't stop the run right now, ranking dead last in the NFL in yards per rush given up (5.8) over the last three weeks. This early week price for Jordan Mason is nice, as he should really be closer to -120.
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    Will Brinson
    +775
    (73%)
    11-4 in Last 15 NFL Player Props Picks
    MIN @ LAC • Thu 8:15pm
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    J. Mason
    YES
    +800
    Score 2+ TDs
    Picked: Oct 21 @ 1:39pm

    Analysis

    Gave out Jordan Mason ATD, think it's worth the price at 8-1 to dabble on two touchdowns. Mason is getting semi-workhorse carries (13+ in each of the last four games), the Chargers rush defense is the worst in football over the last three weeks (5.8 ypc) and they've given up a ridiculous seven touchdowns to running backs in the last three games. Note it's just .25u to win 2u.
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    Emory Hunt
    +736
    (72%)
    13-5 in Last 18 NFL ATS Picks
    MIN @ LAC • Thu 8:15pm
    LAC -3
    -120
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 22 @ 8:01am

    Analysis

    How much can the Vikings rely on QB Carson Wentz to play above the Xs and Os with regards to pressure? That's the biggest concern in this game, as you can see a pathway for Chargers QB Justin Herbert to do so. In a game where both QBs may be a bit under duress more often than not, I trust Herbert to be able to find enough plays in the passing game to get them over the hump.
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    R.J. White
    #2
    +1946
    (57%)
    76-57 in Last 133 NFL Picks
    MIN @ LAC • Thu 8:15pm
    MIN +3.5
    -114
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 22 @ 9:49am

    Analysis

    It's going to be the Carson Wentz show for perhaps the final time, and while he's coming off his worst game of 2025, I'm optimistic he performs well here. The Chargers defense has caught some breaks in matchups, watching Xavier Worthy go down immediately in Week 1, getting Jaxson Dart's debut, etc. Last week it all fell apart against a strong Colts offense, but it was the third straight game allowing 27+ points and at least three offensive TDs, with one coming against a broken Miami offense. I see the Vikings putting up points here and getting a backdoor cover if needed, and I don't see the Chargers running away with the game with an unreliable rushing attack.

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