A heated NFC North rivalry is set to renew when the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. Both teams are 7-8 but on different trajectories entering the Week 17 NFL showdown. The Packers are 5-3 over their past eight since losing to the Vikings 24-10 in Week 8. Minnesota has lost four of its past five games, with its quarterbacks struggling to replace Kirk Cousins, who was injured in that Week 8 meeting. The winner will still need to win out and get help to make the playoffs, while the loser will likely be playing for pride next week.
Kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Minnesota is favored by 1-point according to the latest Packers vs. Vikings odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points scored is 42.5. Before making any Vikings vs. Packers picks, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer model.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season on an incredible 178-129 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 32-21 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of last season.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94 percent of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.
Now, the model has simulated Packers vs. Vikings 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting trends for Vikings vs. Packers:
Vikings vs. Packers spread: Minnesota -1Vikings vs. Packers over/under: 42.5 pointsVikings vs. Packers money line: Minnesota -115, Green Bay -105GB: Is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games as an underdog. MIN: Is 10-8-2 ATS in its last 20 games following a loss. Vikings vs. Packers picks: See picks at SportsLineVikings vs. Packers streaming: fubo (try for free)
Why the Vikings can cover
All six of Minnesota’s losses have been by one score, and of the past four, one went to overtime and two others were by a combined three points. The quarterback situation has been a major issue since Kirk Cousins (Achilles) was injured, but the Vikings should be able to run the ball on Sunday night. Alexander Mattison (659 yards) and Ty Chandler (4.4 per carry) are both capable backs, and the Packers’ defense allows 4.5 yards per carry (26th in the NFL) and 136 rushing yards per game (30th).
Of course, the Vikings also have elite receiver Justin Jefferson, who just posted his fourth game with at least 140 yards this season (eight starts). He had 141 yards and a touchdown on six catches against the Lions. The Vikings have won four of the past six meetings with the Packers, including the past two at home. They will force Green Bay to throw the ball, and Danielle Hunter (NFL-high 21 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks) should make it a tough night for Jordan Love. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Packers can cover
Green Bay is even in turnover margin, and Minnesota is minus-9, third-worst in the NFL. Minnesota’s quarterbacks have six interceptions over the past two weeks, while the Packers’ Jordan Love has one over the past six. Love has 13 TD passes over that span and is third in the league with 37. Receivers Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed have combined for 1,238 yards and 14 touchdowns, and tight end Tucker Kraft has 12 catches for 181 yards over the past three games.
Running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon have been banged up much of the season, but Jones rushed for a season-high 127 yards last week. They have teamed up for 1,427 total yards in 23 combined games. Green Bay’s defense has the pass rushers to force the Vikings into more mistakes, led by Rashan Gary (nine sacks), Preston Smith (seven) and Kenny Clark (6.5). See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Packers vs. Vikings picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over the total, projecting 45 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread is the better value. You can only see the model’s NFL picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Vikings vs. Packers on Sunday Night Football, and which side of the spread is the better value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Packers vs. Vikings spread to back, all from the model on a 178-129 roll on top-rated NFL picks, and find out.
2023-12-31 21:29:34
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