The Patriots will play the Vikings on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. The matchup takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:05 pm EDT.
Learn more about NFL betting with our handy tutorial and guide. Know when to bet the spread, moneyline, totals or props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in PA only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER |
 #2 BetRiversREVIEW | New Customers - 2nd Chance Bet up to $500 - Code: SPORTS Bet Now 21+ Playable in PA only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL preseason is underway for the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New England Patriots currently have a 100.00 preseason power ranking (92.33 for the 2024 preseason). Contrast this to the Minnesota Vikings who'll play this matchup with a 98.33 preseason power ranking (98.33 in 2024).
- Away New England Patriots - The New England Patriots currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (0-1-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Minnesota Vikings - The Minnesota Vikings currently have a 1-0-0 record as a home team (1-0-0 in 2024). They now rank 1st for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The New England Patriots rank 1st (48) in the preseason, with the Minnesota Vikings ranked 11th (20) for points scored in the 2025 preseason.
- Points Against - The New England Patriots are 13th (18) in the preseason for points against. The Minnesota Vikings stand 16th (10) in the 2025 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The New England Patriots have a 1-0-0 preseason record, with the Minnesota Vikings at 1-0-0. Last year, the New England Patriots had a 1-2-0 preseason record, with the Minnesota Vikings finishing with a 3-0-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr mateys! The Patriots travel to face the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium...both teams undefeated in preseason. Expect a fierce battle on the gridiron...
Want to join the action? Head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game...review the odds below and prepare to witness some swashbuckling football! Go Patriots!
Best Patriots at Vikings Odds
| Underdog New England Patriots | Favorite Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog New England Patriots | Favorite Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Vikings are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New England Patriots are +3.5 -136 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 34.5 -121 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $121 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 38 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Vikings are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New England Patriots are the +123 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NFL Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Patriots
Vikings
8/16/25 1:05pm EDT | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog New England Patriots - New England Patriots bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 New England Patriots underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota Vikings bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Minnesota Vikings favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Patriots
Vikings
8/16/25 1:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Preseason Week 2 | Patriots vs Vikings Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | NE 20, MIN 12 U.S. Bank Stadium | Patriots by 8 |
| 2022 Week 12 | Patriots vs Vikings Thursday, November 24th, 2022 | MIN 33, NE 26 U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings by 7 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0.786 | 382 | 276 | 5-3-0 | 6-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 6-3-0 | 0.667 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0.429 | 289 | 307 | 2-4-0 | 4-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 0.500 | 4-5-0 | 0.444 | 2W | 2-3-0 |
New England Patriots & Minnesota Vikings Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
New England Patriots Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots | +1300 Bet | +1300 Bet |
No Super Bowl TM Minnesota Vikings YR: futures available
New England Patriots & Minnesota Vikings Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at 1:05 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other August 16, 2025 NFL Games
- Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts
- Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans
- Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions
- San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
- New York Jets vs New York Giants
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos