Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings Predictions October 25, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings will beat the Indianapolis Colts, with a projected score of Vikings 24, Colts 17. Minnesota’s unbeaten start and Week 6 bye give it the edge against an Indianapolis team coming off costly turnovers and special-teams mistakes. That favors Minnesota to win, but neither the six-point spread nor the 42.5 total offers a compelling wager. The official recommendation is Pass.
Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings prediction and best bet
Minnesota is the pick in this 2026 NFL Week 7 matchup. The Vikings enter 5-0 and host a 2-4 Indianapolis team that lost 26-20 to Tennessee on Oct. 18 after leading 13-0 at halftime. Minnesota’s record and rest advantage support the forecast, while the Colts’ mistakes make the upset harder to trust.
Best bet: Pass. A Minnesota victory is easier to endorse than a specific winning margin. The projected seven-point difference leaves little room against Vikings -6 (-108), and the scoring outlook is too uncertain to justify a total bet. Confidence in the game forecast is low.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT.
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium.
Broadcast: CBS.
Records and schedule: Indianapolis is 2-4. Minnesota is 5-0 following its Week 6 bye.
SportsJaw odds: Indianapolis Colts +5.5 (-108); Minnesota Vikings -5.5 (-110). Moneyline: Indianapolis Colts +207; Minnesota Vikings -250. Total: Over 41.5 (-110); Under 41.5 (-110).
SportsJaw moneyline: Indianapolis +215; Minnesota -260. Total: Over 42.5 (+100); Under 42.5 (-117).