The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers are set to square off on the grass at Lambeau Field. FOX is scheduled to have the TV rights and this NFC North showdown gets underway at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
In this Sunday NFC matchup, Green Bay is getting picked as the favorite and is currently giving up 3 points. The Vikings are also receiving +130 moneyline odds while the Packers are -150. If one team finds paydirt in the early stages it will produce a worthy live betting opportunity. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 45.5 points.
The game’s total has moved lower after opening at 46. The original line (-3) has yet to change.
The Vikings have gained 1.0 unit so far and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 0-1.
The Packers have gained 1.3 units this season. The team is 1-0 ATS and also has an O/U record of 0-1.
The Vikings are 1-0 straight up (SU) and the team has yet to face any NFC North opponents this year. The Packers are 1-0 SU overall and 1-0 SU against divisional foes.
The Vikes are looking to stay unbeaten following a 28-12 win over Atlanta in Week 1. The passing attack was sharp as Kirk Cousins completed eight-of-10 passes for just 98 yards and one touchdown. Dalvin Cook (111 rushing yards on 21 attempts, two TDs) propelled the ground attack while Adam Thielen (three receptions, 43 yards, one TD) and Stefon Diggs (two catches, 37 yards) manned the receiving duties in the win.
Green Bay is coming off of a 10-3 win over Chicago in Week 1. The team’s defense held its ground in the victory, limiting the Bears to only 228 passing yards and 46 yards on the ground. Allen Robinson II was a bright spot in the loss for Chicago, posting 102 yards on seven catches. For Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers completed 18-of-30 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown. Aaron Jones (39 yards on 13 rush attempts) handled the running game while Marquez Valdes-Scantling (four receptions, 52 yards) and Davante Adams (four catches, 36 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the win.
If 2018’s numbers are any indication, then the Vikings ought to be the more disruptive team in the trenches, as their offensive line allowed only 40 sacks last season while their D-line registered 50 sacks. The Packers offensive line gave up 53 sacks last year and their defense sacked opposing QBs on just 44 occasions.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers Free Prediction
SU Winner: Packers, ATS Winner: Vikings, O/U: Under
Betting Trends
- The Over/Under for Minnesota’s last game was 46.5. The under cashed in the team’s 28-12 victory over Atlanta.
- Neither team has lost a fumble yet this season.
- The O/U for Green Bay’s last matchup was 46.5. The under cashed in the team’s 10-3 victory over Chicago.
- Minnesota created nine rushing touchdowns last season.
- Green Bay put up 14 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Vikings logged 4.2 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.1 YPC to opponents.
- The Packers recorded 5.0 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 4.3 to opponents.
- The Minnesota offense gave up 40 sacks last season. Their defense created 50 sacks.
- Green Bay offense gave up 53 sacks last year. Their defense recorded 44 sacks
- Minnesota produced 30 passing touchdowns last season.
- Green Bay logged 25 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Green Bay defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks five times this year. Minnesota has produced four sacks.
