After a shockingly strong start to the season, the Minnesota Vikings have plummeted into mediocrity with a 2-7 SU record in their past nine. Backing the Vikings has been a perilous proposition but it may be even worse when they travel to Lambeau Field, as they have gone 2-5 ATS in their past seven in Green Bay.
- The UNDER is 4-0 in the past 4 games between the Packers and the Vikings.
- The Packers are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games on Saturday.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the Vikings' last 8 games as underdog.
The Vikings offense has been anemic of late with the team averaging 14.8 points in its past four outings. It didn’t appear that Adrian Peterson’s return is going to spark much of a change, as he rushed for 22 yards on six carries in his return to Minny’s lineup last week. The offensive line was terrible at run blocking for AP, as he was hit within a yard of the line of scrimmage on four of his six carries.
Green Bay has been red-hot, entering this contest on a five-game winning streak with an average scoring margin of plus-13.3 points in that span. The speculation of Aaron Rodgers’ demise was greatly exaggerated, as the Packers quarterback has completed 69.3 percent of his passes with 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in the past five.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Green Bay Packers were listed as -6.5-point favorites at Sportsbook and other online Sportsbooks, with the total listed at one point at 43.5.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game picked a 29-17 victory for the Packers.. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Minnesota Vikings have seen them go 7-7 and 8-6 ATS so far this season, while the Green Bay Packers are at 8-6 and 6-7-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Packers are 8-6, while the Vikings are 5-9. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Green Bay vs Minnesota injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 14-rated Green Bay Packers and the No. 23-ranked Minnesota Vikings, according to the NFL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Green Bay's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 25.93 PPG, against a Vikings defense that ranks No. 6 this week at 18.5 PPG. The Packers aerial game is averaging 256.86 yards per game, more than the Vikings secondary allows through the air, 205.64 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Minnesota Vikings own the league's No. 16-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 108.33 yards per game when on the road. Green Bay, on the other hand, rates No. 15 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Adam Thielen hauled in 4 passes for 101 yards against the Jacksonville defense in the team's last game, leading Minnesota over the Jaguars 25-16 on Sunday.
Aaron Rodgers dusted the Seahawks secondary for 3 TDs last time out as the Packers defeated Seattle 38-10 at Lambeau Field.
- Minnesota is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
- Minnesota is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games
- Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Green Bay's last 8 games
- Green Bay is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Green Bay's last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Chicago, Sunday, January 1st
Green Bay at Detroit, Sunday, January 1st