What are the Vikings Playoff Chances?
The Vikings playoff chances are 25% based on implied probability from +300 odds, according to the top Ontario sportsbook apps.
| 🏆 Vikings Playoff Chances | +300 |
| 🏆 Vikings Miss Playoffs | -400 |
| 🏆 Vikings Win NFC | +4000 |
| 🏆 Vikings Win NFC North: | +950 |
| 🏆 Vikings Make NFC Wild Card: | +550 |
| ✅ Last Verified: | September 16, 2024 |
Implied probability based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook
What Are the Latest Vikings Playoff Odds?
The Vikings playoff chances took a hit this week when rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy was lost for the season with a torn meniscus. The Vikings odds to make the playoffs are +300, which equates to 25%.
Updating the Vikings Playoff Chances Week-by-Week
| Week | Postseason Probability |
| presesason | 25% |
Can the Vikings Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Vikings can make the playoffs since the season hasn't started, but they have some of the worst odds among NFC teams now that J.J. McCarthy is out for the season. They also play in a difficult NFC North division.
Are the Vikings in the Playoffs?
No, the Vikings aren't in the playoffs since the 2024-25 NFL regular season hasn't started yet. They play their first game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Vikings Upcoming Opponents and Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Line |
| Week 1 | at New York Giants | MIN -1 |
| Week 2 | vs. San Francisco 49ers | MIN +6 |
| Week 3 | vs. Houston Texans | MIN +3.5 |
| Week 4 | at Green Bay Packers | MIN +5 |
| Week 5 | vs. New York Jets | MIN +4 |
| Week 6 | BYE | None |
| Week 7 | vs. Detroit Lions | MIN +3 |
| Week 8 | at L.A. Rams | MIN +3.5 |
| Week 9 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | MIN -1 |
| Week 10 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | MIN +3 |
| Week 11 | at Tennessee Titans | MIN -2 |
| Week 12 | at Chicago Bears | MIN +3 |
| Week 13 | vs. Arizona Cardinals | MIN -2 |
| Week 14 | vs. Atlanta Falcons | MIN +1 |
| Week 15 | vs. Chicago Bears | MIN +1 |
| Week 16 | at Seattle Seahawks | MIN +2 |
| Week 17 | vs. Green Bay Packers | MIN +2 |
| Week 18 | at Detroit Lions | MIN +5.5 |
Vikings Playoff Picture
The Vikings are going to have an uphill climb to the postseason, not only based on the odds but also on their schedule. With McCarthy out, they'll be relying on Sam Darnold as their starting QB to help them to the playoffs. With Caleb Williams in Chicago, all of a sudden, Minnesota has the worst QB situation in the division.
Where Are the Vikings in the NFC North Divisional Race?
The Vikings have the worst odds at +950 of any team to win the NFC North. The Lions (+135) are the division favorite after winning the NFC North last season, while the Packers (+230) and Bears (+275) have odds closely following.
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Where to Bet on the Minnesota Vikings Making the Playoffs
There are a wide variety of legal sportsbooks in Ontario where you can bet on the Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs, or check for a retail or online sportsbook that's legal if you're in one of the 38 U.S. states with legalized sports betting.
Vikings Betting Content
Looking at the Vikings Playoff History & Results
The Minnesota Vikings have fairly consistently been an NFL playoff team, having made the postseason last in 2022 and before that in 2019. Minnesota has not advanced past the divisional round since 2009 and hasn't made a Super Bowl since 1976. The Vikings are 21-31 all-time in the postseason.
Vikings Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs:
Yes, the Vikings can make the postseason this year but it will likely take a historic season from Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson to stay healthy and a QB injury (or two) from an NFC North team.
No, the 2024-25 NFL season has yet to start, so the Vikings haven't clinched a playoff spot.
The Vikings playoff chances are 25%, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, and their odds are +300 to make the postseason (and -400 to miss).
The last time the Vikings made the playoffs was 2022, when they went 13-3 in the regular season before losing to the New York Giants 31-24 in the wild-card round.
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Brandon Justice has nearly a decade of experience covering sports and betting, primarily working in college football, college basketball, NFL and MLB. His goal is providing detailed analysis on the trends & data of sports betting with a wealth of experience, including writing for The Action Network & Rivals.com.
