NFL Football Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Green Bay Packers (11-4) head to the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to take on the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) on Sunday, December 29 at 4:25 PM ET. For the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings betting odds, the Vikings are slightly favored with a point spread at -1.0 (-110). 

Green Bay Packers Betting Preview

The Packers have successfully put up 30 points or more in their last two games, resulting in two consecutive wins. Their latest win was at home against the New Orleans Saints, in a 34-0 shutout.

This marked their first shutout game of the season and it punched their ticket with an official playoff berth. A 21-0 lead at the half was a good sign, as their defense shined in this game. Jordan Love had a great performance with 16 of 28 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown.

They accumulated 404 yards and 24 first downs, while the defense held the Saints to 196 yards, two touchdowns, and 14 first downs. It also helped that Green Bay had possession of the ball for over 37 minutes, draining the Saints’ chances.

The Packers are seventh in the league when it comes to putting up 27.5 points a game. Defensively they are even better at sixth in allowing opponents to score 19.1 points a game on them. This is a comfortable spread and appealing for this matchup.

Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview

The Vikings have won their last eight games and are on pace to have their second-best regular season record in franchise history with another win. Their most recent victory was a 27-24 outing over the Seattle Seahawks.

This game was tight, but the edge slightly went to the Vikings who added points consistently in each quarter. They allowed the Seahawks to get 14 points in the second quarter, but were able to sustain the run. Sam Darnold had 22 of 35 completions totaling 246 yards for three touchdowns.

They were just shy of 300 yards and allowed the Seahawks to get 361. But, the Vikings did not commit any turnovers and forced the Seahawks with two.

The Vikings are ninth in the league for producing 26.4 points a game. On the defensive end they rank second in allowing opposing teams to get 18.4 points a game on them. This spread is strong, but they must continue to play good defense.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings betting odds have been provided by MyBookie. Market analysis indicates the Packers have an edge on the road, with a 55.1 percent chance of victory. The Vikings are 7-1 at home and are in a good position to cover the spread against a fellow division rival.

Final Pick: Minnesota Vikings -1.0 (-110)