The Washington Redskins (+13) are set to take on the Green Bay Packers (-13) at Lambeau Field. This early afternoon game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET and spectators can watch the action live on FOX.
Betting Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Redskins
Washington is a live dog here and is currently getting 13 points. In order to take the home favorite, moneyline bettors would currently need to wager $800 to win $100 back on the Packers (-800). The Redskins are getting +500 moneyline odds. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 42 points. Based on how it’s shaping up, there should be some good in-game betting opportunities in this contest.
The sharp action is siding with the Redskins, as the line opened at -15. The game’s O/U has yet to change after it was set initially at 42.
The Redskins are down 1.3 units so far and 5-7 against the spread (ATS). They’ve been a decent under bet and have posted an Over-Under record of 5-7.
The surprising Packers are up 5.3 units this season. They’re 8-4 ATS and own an even O/U record of 6-6.
The Redskins are only 3-9 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Packers are 9-3 SU.
The Redskins are coming off a 29-21 win over Carolina in Week 13 in which Dwayne Haskins Jr. completed just 13 passes on 25 attempts for 147 yards. Adrian Peterson (99 rushing yards on 13 attempts, one TD) and Derrius Guice (129 yards on 10 carries, two TDs) led the running attack in the win while Steven Sims Jr. (three receptions, 29 yards) and Kelvin Harmon (three catches, 51 yards) handled the receiving duties.
The Green Bay Packers are coming off of a lopsided 31-13 win over the Giants in Week 13. The let the Giants pass for 240 yards and rush for 95 more. Saquon Barkley was a bright spot in the loss for New York, accounting for 83 rushing yards on 19 attempts, along with 32 yards on three catches. For Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers completed 21-of-33 passes for 243 yards and four touchdowns. Aaron Jones (18 rushing yards on 11 attempts) and Jamaal Williams (41 yards on 10 carries) mounted the ground game in the win as Davante Adams (six receptions, 64 yards, two TDs) and Williams (four catches, 26 yards) led the pass-catching corps.
In terms of offensive play-calling, each squad sports a similar run-pass ratio on the season. Washington’s run the ball on 42.7 percent of its offensive possessions while Green Bay has an overall rush percentage of 41.6. The Redskins have run for 99.4 yards/game and have five touchdowns via handoffs this year. The Packers are logging 101.4 rush yards per game and have 13 total rushing TDs.
If 2019 results are any indication, then the Redskins should have an advantage in terms of RB effectiveness. Their running backs has produced 4.6 yards per carry while their defense is allowing a YPC of 4.2 to opponents. The Packers have rushed for 4.1 yards per carry and given up 4.7 YPC to opponents.
The Redskins offense has averaged 188.8 yards in the air overall and has 11 passing scores so far. The Packers have produced 256.7 pass yards per contest and have 22 total pass TDs.
Washington seems to have an advantage when it comes to limiting the pass. The team’s allowed opponents to rush for an average of 131.6 yards and throw for 248.1 yards per game. The Green Bay defense has allowed 270.8 yards per game to opposing passers and 123.0 yards per game on the ground. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to opponents, as the Redskins have given up an ANY/A of 6.08 to opposing QBs, while the Packers are allowing an ANY/A of 6.49.
Offensively, Haskins Jr. is up to 645 passing yards this season. The signal-caller has completed 59-of-104 attempts with two passing scores and five interceptions. He has a 2.58 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 3.44 over the last two games.
On the other sideline, Aaron Rodgers has completed 246-of-380 passes for 2,961 yards, 21 TDs and two INTs. Rodgers’ ANY/A sits at 7.74 for the year and 5.76 over his last two games.
These two teams met a year ago with the final result being a 31-17 win for Washington.
Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers Betting Pick
SU Winner: Redskins, ATS Winner: Redskins, O/U: Under
Team Betting Notes
- The Washington defense has 36 sacks on the year while Green Bay has just 28.
- Both offenses have lost six fumbles this year.
- The Redskins offense has produced four pass plays of 40 yards or more, while the Packers have put up 10 such plays.
- The Washington defense has allowed six pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Green Bay has given up 12 such plays.
- The Washington offense has created eight rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while Green Bay has created three such runs.
- The Redskins defense has allowed seven rushing plays of 20+ yards, while the Packers have given up five such runs.
- The Over/Under for Green Bay’s previous matchup was set at 43.5. The over cashed in that 31-13 victory over the Giants.
- Over its last three games, Green Bay is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- In its last three contests, Washington is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
- The Over/Under for Washington’s last game was set at 39. The over cashed in the team’s 29-21 win over Carolina.
- Washington has produced 5.2 yards per carry over its last three games and 6.2 over its last two.
- Green Bay has averaged 4.4 yards per carry over its last three outings and 3.6 over its past two.
