Minnesota Vikings Playoff Chances: Vikings Preseason Playoff Picture

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Key Takeaways:

  • πŸ“ˆ The Vikings clinched a playoff spot last season but fell to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wildcard Round. 
  • 🏈 Minnesota has -120 odds to make the playoffs in the 2025 season. 
  • πŸ† Minnesota has +2500 odds to win the Super Bowl in the 2025 campaign. 

Entering the 2025 season, the Vikings will be a team that can go either way. After just missing the division title last season, the Vikings will resume 2025 with their 2024 rookie quarterback, who did not take a single snap. The path will be more challenging, but the Vikings will try to rise to the challenge. 

The Minnesota Vikings playoff odds give a slight edge to the upside, as they currently only have -120 odds to make the playoffs. 

 
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What are the Vikings Playoff Chances?

The Vikings playoff chances are 52.4% based on implied probability using odds from Ontario betting apps.

πŸ† Vikings Playoff Chances54.5% 
πŸ† Vikings Miss Playoffs50%
πŸ† Vikings Win NFC8.33%
πŸ† Vikings Win NFC North:25%
βœ… Last Verified:August 19, 2025

Implied probability based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook

What Are the Latest Vikings Playoff Odds?

The latest playoff odds at DraftKings Sportsbook give you various options on betting on the Vikings to make the playoffs. Currently, their preseason odds have them at +125 to make the playoffs. 

Updating the Vikings Playoff Chances Week-by-Week

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Can the Vikings Make the Playoffs?

Yes, the Vikings can make the playoffs this season. Currently, the preseason odds have them at 54.5%, but this can fluctuate depending on their success or failure early in the season. 

Are the Vikings in the Playoffs?

No, the Vikings aren't in the playoffs since the 2025-26 NFL regular season hasn't started yet.

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Vikings Upcoming Opponents and Schedule

Vikings ScheduleLineResult
Week 1 at Chicago BearsMIN -1.5, ML -130TBD
Week 2 vs. Atlanta FalconsMIN -4.5, ML -225TBD
Week 3 vs. Cincinnati BengalsMIN -1.5, ML -125TBD
Week 4 at Pittsburgh Steelers (Dublin)MIN -1.5, ML -125TBD
Week 5 at Cleveland Browns (London)MIN -7, ML -355TBD
Week 6 BYE--
Week 7 vs. Philadelphia EaglesMIN +3, ML +140TBD
Week 8 at Los Angeles ChargersMIN +3, ML +136TBD
Week 9 at Detroit LionsMIN +4.5, ML +180TBD
Week 10 vs. Baltimore RavensMIN +3.5, ML +154TBD
Week 11 vs. Chicago BearsMIN -2.5, ML -142TBD
Week 12 at Green Bay PackersMIN +3.5, ML +154TBD
Week 13 at Seattle SeahawksMIN +1.5, ML +105TBD
Week 14 vs. Washington CommandersMIN +1.5, ML +105TBD
Week 15 at Dallas CowboysMIN -1.5, ML -122TBD
Week 16 at New York GiantsMIN -2.5, ML -135TBD
Week 17 vs. Detroit LionsMIN +2.5, ML +120TBD
Week 18 vs. Green Bay PackersMIN +1.5, ML +105TBD

Vikings Playoff Picture

The Vikings will have to run it back after an incredible run ended in disappointment last season. Now, they will have an unproven quarterback leading the way.

Where Are the Vikings in the NFC North Divisional Race?

The Vikings currently have +300 odds to win the NFC North. These odds trail the Green Bay Packers and 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 39 U.S. states with legalized sports betting.

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Looking at the Vikings Playoff History & Results

The Minnesota Vikings have consistently made the NFL playoffs, having qualified for the postseason in 2024 and 2012, among other years. Minnesota has not advanced past the divisional round since 2009 and hasn't made a Super Bowl since 1976. The Vikings are 21-32 all-time in the postseason.

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Vikings Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs:

Yes, the Vikings can make the postseason this year, but it will likely take a great season from JJ McCarthy, along with a spectacular performance from the defense as it tries to bounce back from an early exit in last season's playoffs. 

No, the 2025-26 NFL season has not yet started, so the Vikings haven't clinched a playoff spot. The Vikings will look to cement themselves as a playoff contender if they can get off to a good start and make some waves early. 

The Vikings playoff chances are 54.5%, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, and their odds are -120 to make the postseason (and -110 to miss). All that can change depending on how they do in the early weeks, and if they can get off to a good start. 

The last time the Vikings made the playoffs was 2024, when they went 14-3 in the regular season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams 27-9 in the wild-card round. It was the best record ever for a wildcard team since the NFL moved to that playoff format. 

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