Vikings vs Rams Same Game Parlay: Defense Shines In NFL Wild Card Matchup on January 13
- Rams DE Braden Fiske Over 0.5 sacks (+140) and Rams’ Team Total Under 10.5.
- Vikings Harrison Smith Over 4.5 Tackles + Assists (-130) as part of our Parlay Picks.
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Vikings vs Rams Same Game Parlay
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They say offense wins games, but defense wins championships. This Wild Card Weekend, I’m hoping that defense will also win some bets because I’m flipping the script from my usual NFL picks and focusing on defensive props.
From Rams defensive end Braden Fiske hunting QBs like the Predator in shoulder pads to Vikings safety Harrison Smith cleaning up tackles to a Rams team struggling to find its rhythm early, these bets are a refreshing shift from the usual offensive-heavy focus with this three-leg same-game parlay.
Vikings vs Rams Game Information
- Game: Minnesota Vikings (14-3) vs Los Angeles Rams (10-7)
- Day/Time: Monday, Jan 13, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
- Vikings vs Rams Live Stream: NFL Game Pass
3 Legs for a Vikings vs Rams Same-Game Parlay
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Leg 1: Rams DE Braden Fiske Over 0.5 Sacks (+140)
Fiske over 0.5 sacks? Say less. This rookie is eating quarterbacks for breakfast, and I’m buying in on him like bottomless mimosas at brunch.
Sure, Jared Verse and Kobie Turner might be the headliners on the Los Angeles defensive line, but Braden Fiske has been the Rams’ secret sauce since getting regular snaps down the home stretch.
Good hand usage by Braden Fiske on this rep
it’s a TEX game -Fiske goes first then Verse loops
but look for fil stops
1. TEX game
2. Fisk slaps arm of T
3. then winds again and chops T’s arm
4. THEN positions hand under the arm and forklifts
and blows tackle up to share in sack pic.twitter.com/oM0P2neEcv— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) January 7, 2025
Dude’s got 7½ sacks over his last 10 games, including a spicy 2½ in the final two weeks. Translation: Like an Aaron Rodgers ayahuasca trip, Fiske is peaking at the perfect time.
Meanwhile, the Vikings’ offensive line without offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw is softer than a Charmin commercial. Cam Robinson stepping in at tackle is like putting a traffic cone on defense: it’s not stopping anyone.
Sam Darnold’s about to get a personal introduction to Fiske, who’s been 11th among interior defenders in pressures (51 total). At these odds, this is one of the NFL predictions that is pure gold.
PARLAY PICK: Braden Fiske Over 0.5 Sacks
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Leg 2: Vikings S Harrison Smith Over 4.5 Tackles + Assists (-130)
When the stakes rise, so does the level of play of Harrison Smith. The Vikings’ veteran safety has been the heart and soul of this defense for over a decade, and when playoff football comes calling, Smith always delivers.
Smith had eight tackles in the Vikings’ first matchup this season against the Rams, including six solos, as he patrolled the field like a quarterback-seeking missile. Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams had 28 touches in that game, and with backfield mate Cam Akers sidelined, the Rams will lean on him even more. That spells plenty of opportunities for Smith, who thrives in high-contact situations.
Harrison Smith got his 20th career sack against Aaron Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/ff4eFuigfK
— Thomas Sullivan (@Yfz84) January 10, 2025
With over 4.5 tackles + assists priced so reasonably on BetUS’ NFL odds board, it’s hard not to back Smith here. Playoff Harrison is a game-changer, and he’s ready to leave his mark.
PARLAY PICK: Harrison Smith Over 4.5 Tackles + Assists
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Leg 3: Rams Team Total 1st Half Under 10½ (-120)
The Rams’ first-half team total under 10½ points feels like a safe bet, and the stats back it up like a seatbelt. First off, the Rams rank 26th in the NFL in first-half scoring, so they’re not exactly out here lighting up the scoreboard early.
Combine that with a Vikings defense that’s been an absolute buzzsaw, and it’s hard to imagine Los Angeles putting up double digits in the opening half.
Looking at the Vikings vs Rams stats, Minnesota leads the league in blitz rate (29%) and allows the lowest passer rating (15.7) against stacked fronts. Oh, and good luck running the ball, as the Vikings’ base rush stops successful plays 71% of the time, the best mark in the league.
This defense doesn’t just bend without breaking; it flat-out stonewalls opponents, especially in the first half. With those numbers and Los Angeles’ struggles, the Rams are more likely to start slow than shock the world. Take the under when you bet online and thank me later.
PARLAY PICK: Rams Team Total 1st Half Under 10½ Points
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Question of the Day
What is the recent NFL news surrounding this game?
The big news about the Vikings vs Rams game is the change of venue from California to Arizona due to the wildfires tearing across the Los Angeles area.
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