Minnesota Vikings expert picks and predictions, 2026
Season
Last game: the Vikings beat the Saints, 23-13 (Week 5). 42 of 54 experts had picked the Vikings. Every pick
Vikings games, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Picked the Vikings | Picks right |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs. GB Packers | W 39-22 | 12 of 23 | 12 of 23 |
| Week 2 | at CHI Bears | W 9-3 | 1 of 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Week 3 | at TB Buccaneers | W 23-16 | 14 of 23 | 14 of 23 |
| Week 4 | vs. MIA Dolphins | W 15-10 | 23 of 23 | 23 of 23 |
| Week 5 | at NO Saints | W 23-13 | 42 of 54 | 42 of 54 |
How picks on the Vikings have done
- Straight-up picks on the Vikings: 92-0-0 (100.0%), 92 picks.
- Straight-up picks against the Vikings: 0-54-0 (0.0%), 54 picks.
- Spread picks on the Vikings: 38-8-0 (82.6%), 46 picks.
- Spread picks against the Vikings: 4-22-0 (15.4%), 26 picks.
All tracked experts together, all games this season. Pending picks are counted in the number of picks but not in the record.
Expert records in Vikings games
How each expert's picks in Vikings games have done, whichever side they took. 5 games is a small sample: many experts are level, and one game moves a record a lot. Season records are on the leaderboard.
Experts who picked at least 3 Vikings games, by straight-up win %.
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com | 4-1-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Dave Richard CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Jamey Eisenberg CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Matt Bowen ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Ryan Wilson CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 5-0-0 | — | 5 |
| Tyler Sullivan CBS Sports | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Ben Solak ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Bobby Kownack NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 | — | 5 |
| Dan Parr NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Eric Moody ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Jared Dubin CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Fowler ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Kalyn Kahler ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Lindsey Thiry ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pamela Maldonado ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Dan Graziano ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Jason Reid ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Bergman NFL.com | 2-3-0 | 0-5-0 | — | 5 |
| John Breech CBS Sports | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Mike Clay ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pete Prisco CBS Sports | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 | — | 5 |
| Seth Wickersham ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Gennaro Filice NFL.com | 1-4-0 | 1-4-0 | — | 5 |
31 experts who picked fewer than 3 Vikings games
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Knapp Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Christopher Gates Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Conor Orr Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Eric Thompson Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Erik Schlitt Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Eva Geitheim Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| GA Skol Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Gilberto Manzano Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| James Dator SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jared Mueller SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jeremy Reisman Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| John Pluym Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| John Whiticar Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Mark Schofield SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matt Verderame Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matthew Warren SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Meko Scott Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Mike Florio ProFootballTalk | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mitch Goldich Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mookie Alexander SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| R.J. Ochoa SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Ricky O'Donnell SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Sam Buegler Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Shawn C Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Warren Ludford Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Zac Snyder Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Albert Breer Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Anthony Balaj Pride of Detroit | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | — | 1 |
| Brandon Gowton SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| David Fucillo SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mike Kadlick Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
NFC North rivals
CHI Chicago Bears · DET Detroit Lions · GB Green Bay Packers