Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings: How to watch the game, predictions and betting odds

The Rams put their off week behind them last Sunday by defeating the struggling Las Vegas Raiders, gaining momentum heading into their Thursday game against the Vikings, one of the best teams to date.

Receiver Cooper Kupp returns to action after four games with an ankle injury, which could give the Rams' offense a much-needed boost.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford absorbed 10 hits against the Raiders, the second time in as many games that he sustained double-digit hits. Stafford said he felt good but was undoubtedly prepared for another onslaught from a defense coordinated by Brian Flores.

The Rams' defense, led by cornerback Cobie Durant, forced four turnovers against the Raiders, a feat they came close to accomplishing against a Vikings team coached by Sean McVay protégé Kevin O'Connell. Quarterback Sam Darnold is enjoying a career resurgence in an offense that also includes star receiver Justin Jefferson.

Major injuries

Aries: WR Cooper Kupp (ankle, will play); WR Puka Nacua (knee, questionable but not expected to play); DL Braden Fiske (back, questionable); DL Neville Galimore (shoulder, questionable); WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder, out); LB Troy Reeder (hamstring, out); OL Joe Noteboom (ankle, out).

Vikings: LB Blake Cashman (toe, out); TE TJ Hockenson (knee, questionable); CB Akayleb Evans (hip, questionable); G Dalton Risner (back, questionable).

Here's how to watch and listen to Rams vs. Vikings

The Rams and Vikings play at SoFi Stadium on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. PDT. The game will air on Fox in the Los Angeles area and is available nationwide on Amazon Prime Video. In Southern California, fans can hear the game on the radio at 710 AM or 93.1 FM.

Betting lines for Rams vs. Vikings

Who will win Rams vs. Vikings?

Gary Klein's choice: The Rams haven't won two games in a row, and the Vikings — while they're probably still hurting from a loss to the Detroit Lions — aren't a good opponent for the Rams to accomplish that feat. Kupp's return could excite the Rams, but not enough to defeat the Vikings. Vikings 27, Rams 24

Sam Farmer's pick: The Rams play well on defense and get Kupp back. Additionally, the Vikings cross two time zones in a short week. Still, Minnesota has more firepower and should come out on top. Vikings 27, Rams 23

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This story originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.