The Minnesota Vikings' Super Bowl Odds Are Better Than You Think

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The 13-3 Minnesota Vikings clinched a first-round bye with a 23-10 win over the Chicago Bears on New Year's Eve. As the champions of the NFC North, the Vikings will play either the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, or the Carolina Panthers at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 3:40 p.m. in the divisional round of the playoffs.

With Minnesota hosting Super Bowl 52 in February, the Vikings have a very good shot at winning the whole thing, according to the analytical types and the oddsmakers.

Analytics

According to data website FiveThirtyEight, the Vikings have a 67 percent chance of making the conference championship, a 33 percent chance of making it to the Super Bowl, and a 19 percent of winning the Super Bowl.

The Patriots, who are given a 31 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl, are the only team with better odds than the Vikings.

Vegas Odds

The Vikings are Vegas' pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, according to Vegas Insider. Minnesota is the 9/5 favorite to win the NFC Championship and have 9/2 odds to win the Super Bowl. The Patriots have 2/1 odds.

Check out when the Minnesota Vikings play and the rest of the 2018 NFL playoff schedule.

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