Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960 and despite a lackluster 2018-19, the Vikings have big potential heading into the new season.

For sports gamblers, there are lots of question marks, including how the Vikings will be able to deal with a stacked NFC North division that includes powerhouse teams like the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

In this Minnesota Vikings team guide, we’ll examine every aspect of the Vikings to help you not only learn about the franchise but hopefully make a few more winning bets on them this season, too.

Follow how the Minnesota Vikings are doing in the NFC North.

NFC North Odds for the Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Team History

The Minnesota Vikings were founded in 1960 as an NFL expansion team and they played their first game in 1961. Since then they’ve won a single league championship, three conference championships, 20 division titles and made 29 playoff appearances. Since 1987, the Vikings have never gone more than four consecutive seasons without making the playoffs.

The Vikings have made it to the Super Bowl on four different occasions but lots every single time.

The Vikings’ biggest rivals right now are the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears. The most recognizable names in Vikings franchise history include Fran Tarkenton, Cris Carter, Adrian Peterson, and Randy Moss.

Minnesota Vikings Player Highlights

Start Betting on the Minnesota Vikings

If you’re a local Vikings fan living in Minnesota, unfortunately, there is currently no way to bet online on sports legally.

If you live in a state where sports betting is legal, you can get started with betting on the Vikings with one of the sportsbooks we suggest. See your options below.

Stay up to date on that situation as it develops with our guide to legal sports betting in Minnesota state.