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.
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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 |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New England Patriots | Favorite Minnesota Vikings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Vikings are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New England Patriots are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 38 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 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 +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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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
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Patriots
Vikings
8/16/25 1:05pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 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 |
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| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
| New England Patriots | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 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 |
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| Patriots | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Vikings | +2500 Bet |
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
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How to Bet on the New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Game
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 - 8/16/25 1:06pm EDT
- Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans - 8/16/25 1:07pm EDT
- Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles - 8/16/25 1:07pm EDT
- Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions - 8/16/25 1:07pm EDT
- San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders - 8/16/25 4:00pm EDT
- Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
- New York Jets vs New York Giants - 8/16/25 7:00pm EDT
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