U.S. Bank Stadium will witness an NFL Week 17 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. The Green Bay Packers are eager to move up the NFC North, and are coming here after playing the New Orleans Saints. On the other side, the Minnesota Vikings were paired with the Seattle Seahawks last time out. According to the latest NFL betting trends, the Minnesota Vikings will win this game.
The preview information
Date: December 29, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Green Bay Packers Vs Minnesota Vikings Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Green Bay Packers (+105) vs Minnesota Vikings (-125)
Spread: Green Bay Packers +1.5 (-110) vs Minnesota Vikings -1.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Green Bay Packers (o48) vs Minnesota Vikings (u48)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are playing their sixth season under head coach, Matt LaFleur. Compared to their last season, Green Bay has actually been playing much better, performing well at home as well as on the road. This season, the Packers have been led in terms of offense by quarterback Jordan Love, while Josh Jacobs has been taking charge of Green Bay on the ground. Meanwhile, the Packers are doing decently in terms of defense, allowing 23.8 points per game.
Players to watch:
Jordan Love: 2.953 Yds, 23 TD, 11 INT
Josh Jacobs: 265 Car, 1,147 Yds, 12 TD
Jayden Reed: 49 Rec, 727 Yds, 6 TD
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are playing their third season with head coach, Kevin O’Connell, and enjoyed their best start since 2016. The Vikings have shown particular potential in close games, and have been getting better as they near the playoffs. Quarterback Sam Darnold led Minnesota’s offense, while Justin Jefferson continued to support him. In terms of defense, the Vikings have been okay-ish, with linebacker Jordan Hicks contributing immensely in this area.
Players to watch:
Sam Darnold: 3,530 Yds, 29 TD, 11 INT
Aaron Jones: 215 Car, 979 Yds, 5 TD
Justin Jefferson: 82 Rec, 1,243 Yds, 8 TD
Green Bay Packers Vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
Green Bay Packers
Kenny Clark (DL) Injured – Rest
Elgton Jenkins (OL) Injured – NIR – Rest
Jaire Alexander (CB) Out – Knee
Isaiah McDuffie (LB) Injured – Ankle
Josh Myers (OL) Injured – Pectoral
Rashid Walker (T) Injured – Knee
Romeo Doubs (WR) Injured – Concussion
Chris Ballentine (CB) Questionable – Knee
Luke Musgrave (TE) Out – Ankle
Lukas Van Ness (DL) Injured – Thumb
Eddie Williams (SAF) Injured – Concussion
Tyler Glover (T) Injured – Illness
Eric Cooper (LB) Injured – Hamstring
Jordan Bullard (SAF) Out – Ankle
Minnesota Vikings
Stephon Gilmore (CB) Injured – Hamstring
Alvin Jones (RB) Injured – Back
Phillip Jones (OLB) Injured – Knee
John Oliver (TE) Injured – Wrist
Andrew Van Ginkel (OLB) Injured – Hip
Green Bay Packers Vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Green Bay Packers
Packers are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Packers are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Packers are 3-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Packers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Packers’ 7 last games at home
Minnesota Vikings
Vikings are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Vikings are 4-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
Vikings are 3-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Vikings’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Vikings’ 7 last games at home
Green Bay Packers Vs Minnesota Vikings Summary and Prediction
The Green Bay Packers and the Vikings will put up an interesting matchup on Sunday. While the Packers are showing some pretty great momentum, they might struggle against Minnesota’s strong defense. Take the Minnesota Vikings to win with a predicted score of 24-20.
Moneyline: Vikings (-125)
Spread: Under 1.5
Total: Under 48
Predicted Score: 24-20, Vikings win.
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