On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers in a huge game between NFC North rivals. Both of these teams are in great position to make the playoffs this season, with this game carrying huge implications in terms of seeding for both sides. The Vikings come into this game as two-point home favorites, while the total for the game has been set at 48 points.
Before kickoff of this Packers vs Vikings matchup, you can continue reading to get our preview of this huge game in the NFC. Along with our keys to the game for both of these teams, you will also find our top betting prediction for this game below. Using sophisticated NFL betting models and our knowledge of the NFL betting landscape, bettors have been able to count on our picks for years, with this one being no exception.
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Packers Hope to Overcome Short Week
The Green Bay Packers come into Week 17 on a short week of rest after playing on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints. The Packers are in double-digits in the win column already this year and appear to be a lock to qualify for the playoffs at this point in time. But they will not be satisfied with simply making the postseason and winning games like this one against the Vikings would go a long way in proving the Packers could make a deep run in the NFC.
For Green Bay, the ability to run the ball is so important to what they do on offense. When Josh Jacobs is effective on the ground, things are so much easier for Jordan Love and the passing attack of the Packers. If the Packers can move the ball on the ground in this game, they will set themselves up nicely to move the ball on the Vikings defense through the air as well, which could make this game high-scoring on both sides.
Vikings In Contention For NFC’s Top Seed
Going into this season, many of those who make NFL betting picks did not expect the Minnesota Vikings to be this good. But Minnesota has had an incredible season, posting a record of 13-2 going into Week 17 against the Packers. Minnesota is tied with the Detroit Lions for the best record in the NFC North and in the NFC as well. Here, the Vikings will look for another key win that would keep the pressure on Detroit going into their Monday Night Football game against the 49ers.
Going into this game against the Packers, the connection between quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Justin Jefferson are on the same page. Jefferson caught two touchdowns from Darnold in Minnesota’s win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. Jefferson will certainly be the top priority for the Packers defense in this game, but that hasn’t stopped Jefferson from having big games before.
Packers vs Vikings Prediction
Our Packers vs Vikings prediction sees the Minnesota Vikings winning and covering the spread at home to improve to 14-2 on the season. The Vikings have won eight games in a row coming into this huge division matchup. Expect them to extend their winning streak here, as their consistent passing attack should keep firing on all cylinders with Darnold at the helm.
