Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams: Expert picks to win in Week 11

In a battle of division-leading 7-2 teams, who are the experts picking to win when the Minnesota Vikings host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11?

The Minnesota Vikings are on a 5 game winning streak and sit on top of the NFC North for now. Normally, a great record and win streak like that would make a team a favorite to beat almost anyone, but their opponents in Week 11 aren’t just anyone.

The Los Angeles Rams have an identical record and mirror the Vikings in many ways. A strong defense coupled with an efficient and explosive offense is a recipe for success. And when these two teams clash at U.S. Bank Stadium, it should be one heck of a contest.

It’s always fun to check in and see what the experts think will happen during upcoming games. Here is how some of the biggest websites and analysts see the game going on Sunday, November 19, 2017:

Picking the Vikings

Bleacher Report – Chris Simms: “Minnesota is at home, it has weapons on offense, and I still need to see Goff play a good defense and throw into tight windows before I’ll fully believe in the Rams.” Score prediction: Vikings 30, Rams 24

CBS Sports – Pete Prisco: “I think this will come down to which second-best unit on each team is better. Will it be the Rams defense or the Minnesota offense?” Score prediction: Vikings 24, Rams 20

Fansided – Matt Verderame: “It’s a tall task beating that defense, especially at home.” Score prediction: Vikings 20, Rams 19

Newsday – Joe Manniello: “The slight edge goes to a Vikings team that’s 4-1 straight up and ATS at home and riding a five-game win streak thanks to Keenum, a talented receiving corps and a stout defense.” Score prediction: -none-

NFL.com - Elliot Harrison: “This will be Jared Goff‘s stiffest test thus far this season — Sean McVay’s, too.” Score prediction: Vikings 22, Rams 17

NFL Spin Zone – Gil Alcaraz IV: “The Vikings currently boast the No. 3 run defense, and figure to put it to good use slowing down Todd Gurley.” Score prediction: Vikings 36, Rams 33

Pro Football Talk – Michael David Smith: “This game feels like a coin flip to me, but I’ll take the home team.” Score prediction: Vikings 23, Rams 20

Pro Football Talk – Mike Florio: “Minnesota’s defense is the difference-maker, especially at home.” Score prediction: Vikings 17, Rams 13

FiveThirtyEight.com

: Pre-game win probabilities:

Vikings 62 percent

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CBS Sports – Will Brinson

CBS Sports – Jared Dubin

CBS Sports – Dave Richard

CBS Sports – Jamey Eisenberg

SBNation – Stephen White

SBNation – Geoff Schwartz

SBNation – Adam Stites

SBNation – Ryan Day

Picking the Rams

ESPN – Matt Bowen: “I’ll go with McVay in this one to dial up some early scoring opportunities for quarterback Jared Goff before Aaron Donald wrecks this thing up front” Score prediction: -none-
CBS Sports – Ryan Wilson
CBS Sports – John Breech
SBNation – Harry Lyles Jr.
SBNation – Jeanna Thomas
SBNation – Joel Thorman

Odds-wise, the Vikings are two-point favorites over the Rams, but the experts seem to think this is a game that Minnesota can handle at home. Like many are saying, this will be a huge game for both teams that could not only be a signature win but keeping their momentum going into the playoffs.

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Who do you think will emerge victorious from the Week 11 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 19, 2017? What what do you think the score will be? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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