Vikings vs. Packers Updated Odds and Prediction: What Bettors Need to Know
The Week 17 edition of Sunday Night Football was set to be a competitive NFC North battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.
That was until it was announced that Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was ruled out due to contracting COVID-19. The line rapidly moved as a result. The Packers were originally 6.5-point favorites, but that line has moved at WynnBET up to -13 in favor of Green Bay.
The Vikings got the better of the Packers in Week 11, beating them by a final score of 34-31. They have a big hill to climb if they want a similar result in Week 17.
Let's take a look at the updated odds via WynnBET.
Vikings vs. Packers Odds, Spread, and Total
Spread:
- Vikings +13 (-110)
- Packers -13 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Vikings +230
- Packers -290
Total:
- 42 (Over +105/Under -115)
Vikings vs. Packers Betting Trends
- The OVER is 8-2 in the Vikings' last 10 games on the road.
- The Vikings are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games against the Packers at Green Bay.
- The Vikings are 4-1 straight up (SU) in their last five games against the NFC North.
- The Packers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games.
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Packers' last five games.
- The Packers are 7-0 SU in their last seven home games.
Vikings vs. Packers Prediction and Pick
While everyone is running to bet on the Packers, I'm going to underreact and advise that you take the Vikings to cover the spread. Obviously not having your starting quarterback is a detriment, but is Kirk Cousins really worth 6.5 points on the spread? Absolutely not.
Mike Zimmer declared Sean Mannion the starter for Sunday night. The last time he saw NFL action was for the Vikings in Week 17 against the Bears. He left a lot to be desired, but there's one thing he can do that Cousins refuses to do, and that's be aggressive with his throws.
If the Vikings lean on Dalvin Cook and the run game against the Packers 31st ranked run defense, and if Mannion can take a few deep shots at the right time, the Vikings have the ability to keep this game within the number.