NFL Week 16 will continue with the Minnesota Vikings locking horns with the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sunday afternoon. The Minnesota Vikings are second in the NFC North, with 12 wins so far in the season, along with two defeats. On the other hand, the Seattle Seahawks are ranked no. 2 in the NFC West, just one spot below the ruling Rams, with 8-6. The best NFL Week 16 betting odds favor the Minnesota Vikings to win in this game.
The preview information
Date: December 22, Sunday | Time: 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Minnesota Vikings Vs Seattle Seahawks Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Minnesota Vikings (-154) vs Seattle Seahawks (+130)
Spread: Minnesota Vikings -3 (-105) vs Seattle Seahawks +3 (-115)
Total (O/U): Minnesota Vikings (o43.5) vs Seattle Seahawks (u43.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
The Minnesota Vikings played the Chicago Bears in the previous matchup and won the game with a final score of 30-12. Against Chicago, Minnesota’s QB Sam Darnold went for 231 yards, completing 24 passes out of 40 attempts. Darnold managed to put up a single touchdown, along with a solo interception. Aaron Jones led the Vikings on the ground with 18 carries for 85 yards, scoring once, while Justin Jefferson defended with seven receptions along with a single TD.
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
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are coming here after playing the Green Bay Packers and losing with a final score of 30-13. Against the Packers, Seattle’s QB Geno Smith attempted 19 passes and completed 15 for a total of 149 yards, along with a single interception. In terms of rushing, Zach Charbonnet managed eight carries for 54 yards, scoring once, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the defense with ten receptions for 83 yards.
Players to watch:
Geno Smith: 3,623 Yds, 14 TD, 13 INT
Kenneth Walker III: 145 Car, 542 Yds, 7 TD
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 85 Rec, 994 Yds, 5 TD
Minnesota Vikings Vs Seattle Seahawks Injury Report
Minnesota Vikings
Daron Payne (DT) Questionable – Back
Jeremiah Magee (LB) Injured – Elbow
Zane Gonzalez (K) Questionable – Foot
Zach Ertz (TE) Injured – Hamstring
Dante Fowler (LB) Injured – Groin
Marshon Lattimore (CB) Injured – Hamstring
Nelson Brown (WR) Out – Kidney
Jamison Crowder (WR) Questionable – Calf
Noah Igbinoghene (CB) Injured – Thumb
Clelin Ferrell (DE) Injured – Knee
Quindell Martin (DB) Injured – Shoulder
Andrew Wylie (OL) Injured – Concussion
Seattle Seahawks
John Hankins (DT) Injured – Rest
Julian Reed (FS) Out – Quadricep
Asante Burns (CB) Doubtful – Toe
Alijah Lucas (T) Injured – Knee
Eric Jones (LB) Injured – Knee
Kenneth Walker (RB) Doubtful – Calf
Lorenzo Williams (DE) Injured – Foot
Uchenna Nwosu (LB) Injured – Thigh
Michael Dickson (P) Injured – Back
Stone Forsythe (T) Out – Hand
Brock Russell (TE) Out – Foot
DK Metcalf (WR) Injured – Shoulder
Tariq Brown (CB) Out – Hamstring
Kenny Wallace (SAF) Out – Ankle
Tyler Lockett (WR) Injured – Rest
Laken Tomlinson (G) Injured – Rest
Jalen Reed (NT) Injured – Rest
Boy Mafe (LB) Injured – Rest
Minnesota Vikings Vs Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends
Minnesota Vikings
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games.
Minnesota are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Minnesota are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against Seattle.
Minnesota are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Minnesota are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota’s last 17 games played in December.
Minnesota are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games played in week 16.
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle’s last 8 games.
Seattle are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games against Minnesota.
Seattle are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
Seattle are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
Seattle are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in December.
Seattle are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings Vs Seattle Seahawks Summary and Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings are riding a pretty long winning streak and are eager to keep this up. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks need to work on their defense this season. As per the latest NFL betting odds, the Minnesota Vikings will win with a predicted score of 23-22.
Moneyline: Vikings (-154)
Spread: Under 3
Total: Over 43.5
Predicted Score: 23-22, Vikings win.
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