What are the Vikings Playoff Chances?
The Vikings playoff chances are 98.4% based on implied probability using odds from Ontario betting apps.
| 🏆 Vikings Playoff Chances | 98.4% (+8%) |
| 🏆 Vikings Miss Playoffs | 1.6% (-8%) |
| 🏆 Vikings Win NFC | 11.1% (-0.7%) |
| 🏆 Vikings Win NFC North: | 20% (-5%) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | December 20, 2024 |
Implied probability based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook
What Are the Latest Vikings Playoff Odds?
The latest playoff odds at DraftKings Sportsbook only allow you bet on the Vikings to not make the playoffs at +5000. This indicates how strongly oddsmakers feel about the Vikings playoff chances.
Updating the Vikings Playoff Chances Week-by-Week
| Week: | Postseason Probability: |
| Preseason | 25% |
| Week 1 | 52.5% |
| Week 2 | 60.3% |
| Week 3 | 68.1% |
| Week 4 | 76.6% |
| Week 5 | 88.8% |
| Week 6 | 90.1% |
| Week 7 | 90.1% |
| Week 8 | 82% |
| Week 9 | 75.6% |
Can the Vikings Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Vikings can make the playoffs since this season. Right now, they have a great chance of making the playoffs after getting off to a league-best 5-0 start. Minnesota was the only other undefeated team joining the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
Are the Vikings in the Playoffs?
No, the Vikings aren't in the playoffs since the 2024-25 NFL regular season hasn't finished yet. However, it would take a catastrophic collapse for them to miss the postseason given their undefeated start.
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Vikings Upcoming Opponents and Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Line | Result |
| Week 1 | at New York Giants | MIN -1 | W 28-6 |
| Week 2 | vs. San Francisco 49ers | MIN +6 | W 23-17 |
| Week 3 | vs. Houston Texans | MIN +3.5 | W 34-7 |
| Week 4 | at Green Bay Packers | MIN +5 | W 31-29 |
| Week 5 | vs. New York Jets | MIN +4 | W 23-17 |
| Week 6 | BYE | None | |
| Week 7 | vs. Detroit Lions | MIN +3 | L 31-29 |
| Week 8 | at L.A. Rams | MIN +3.5 | L 30-20 |
| 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 a much easier time to make it to the playoffs then we thought after starting the season 5-0. Sam Darnold and the crew have gotten off to a hot start and proven themselves this year.
Where Are the Vikings in the NFC North Divisional Race?
The Vikings currently have +300 odds to win the NFC North, these odds only trail the Detroit Lions in the division.
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.
Author
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.
