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Packers vs Vikings Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 17

ByUSA Wager

The Vikings are favored at -123 on the money line as they host the Packers at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 29th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This week 17 NFC North matchup is crucial for both teams, with the Vikings favored by -1.5 points. The over/under line is set at 48.5 points, and the game will be televised on FOX.

Prediction at a Glance for Vikings vs Packers

  • We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 30 to 26
  • Not only do we have the Packers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points

Betting Odds & Lines for this Game

  • Spread: Packers +1.5 | Vikings -1.5
  • Total: 48.5
  • MoneyLine: Packers +101 | Vikings -123

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Packers vs. Vikings Prediction: MoneyLine

Heading into week 17, the Packers are 6th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.5 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NFL. They are 4th in the league in passing yards per game (377.3) and 11th in passing yards per game (230.1), despite being 26th in passing attempts. On the ground, Green Bay ranks 6th in rushing attempts and 4th in rushing yards per game (147.3). They rank 14th in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 27th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 2nd in red zone attempts.

In week 16, the Packers scored 34 points in a shutout win over the Saints, with Jordan Love throwing for 182 yards and a touchdown. Josh Jacobs led the team with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Jayden Reed had 3 catches for 76 yards. Green Bay converted 6 of 13 3rd-down attempts and scored on all 4 of their red zone trips.

Sam Darnold threw for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, completing 22 of 35 passes without an interception. Justin Jefferson had 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Aaron Jones rushed for 67 yards on 18 carries. Minnesota scored 7 points in the 1st and 4th quarters, adding 10 in the 2nd and 3 in the 3rd. They converted 2 red zone attempts and went 3/12 on 3rd down.

The Vikings lead the NFL in 1st-quarter scoring, averaging 7.3 points. They rank 9th in points per game (26.4) and 12th in yards per game (346.3). Minnesota is 8th in passing yards per game, with 235.3, and 17th in rushing, averaging 111.1 yards. They are 11th in 3rd-down conversions and 24th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 8th in red zone attempts.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction Packers +101 (Bet Now)

Packers vs. Vikings Prediction: Total

The Packers’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, pitching a shutout and holding the Saints to just 129 yards passing. They also came away with one interception and limited New Orleans to a 50% completion rate. Green Bay’s defensive front was effective, coming away with three sacks and hitting the quarterback three more times than the Saints did.

On the ground, the Packers allowed only 67 rushing yards on 20 attempts, and on third downs, the Saints managed to convert just 36.4% of their chances.

Despite allowing 302 passing yards, the Vikings’ defense came up with two key interceptions in their 27-24 win over the Seahawks. Seattle completed 72.1% of their passes, but Minnesota limited them to a 20% third-down conversion rate. The Vikings’ run defense was solid, giving up just 59 yards on 15 attempts (3.9 per attempt).

Minnesota’s defense forced two turnovers and came up with two sacks in the game. Even though they allowed 361 total yards, the Vikings kept the Seahawks out of the endzone enough to come out on top.

  • Free Total Prediction OVER 48.5 (Bet Now)

Packers vs. Vikings Prediction: Spread

After a week 14 loss to the Lions, the Packers have bounced back with two straight wins, including a dominant 34-0 victory over the Saints in week 16. Green Bay was a 14-point favorite and easily covered the spread, bringing their record to 11-4. They now rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings and have a 100% chance of making the playoffs, though they can’t win the NFC North.

Against the spread, the Packers are 8-6-1, with an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game. Their O/U record is 6-8-1, with the under hitting in two straight games.

  • Green Bay will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. Their strong play has also resulted in an ATS mark of 2-0-1 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 1-2 in those same games.
  • Through their last five road games, Green Bay has an ATS record of just 2-2-1. However, their overall record was 4-1 while averaging 27 points per game.

The Vikings head into week 17 against the Packers on an eight-game winning streak, improving their record to 13-2 with a 27-24 win over the Seahawks in week 16. This streak includes a 21-point win over the Falcons in week 14 and a narrow one-point victory over the Cardinals in week 13. Minnesota is 3-1 in division games and 8-2 in conference play, putting them 5th in the NFC and 2nd in the NFC North. Our power rankings have the Vikings 7th, and they have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and a 23.7% chance of winning the division.

Against the spread, the Vikings are 10-4-1, with three straight ATS wins. In week 16, they covered as 2.5-point favorites against the Seahawks, and they also covered against the Bears and Falcons in weeks 15 and 14. Minnesota is 7-4-1 as a favorite and 3-0 as an underdog. Their O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 44.8 points per game.

  • Through their last three games, the Vikings have a record of 3-0. In these games, they have a 2-1 record vs the spread and an over-under mark of 1-2.
  • In their last five games at home, the Vikings have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-2-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 22 points per game in these contests.
  • Free Spread Prediction Packers +1.5 (Bet Now)

Packers vs. Vikings Pick: Packers Moneyline (+101)

Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Packers to cover as road underdogs in this week 17 matchup between the Packers and Vikings. Right now, the point spread lines have the Packers at +1.5, and we have them winning 28-22. As for the over/under, with a line of 48.5 points, we like the over, with a projected combined score of 50 points.

For the best way to bet this one, we like the Packers to cover and win. As for the over/under, with a projected combined score of 50 points, we are leaning towards taking the over.

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