Packers vs Vikings SNF Week 17 Betting Odds and Score Prediction

The Green Bay Packers looked like they would slip into the playoffs three weeks ago, as they had a 6-6 record and sat in seventh in the NFC. Since then, they have dropped two of three thanks in large part to defensive lapses. They did beat Carolina last week, but that 33-30 score brought ire toward defensive coordinator Joe Barry as the Panthers scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and were moving into field goal range just as time expired in regulation. Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young threw two touchdown passes against Green Bay after not having a scoring pass for more than a month. The Packers’ defense has seen Tommy DeVito, Desmond Ridder, Baker Mayfield and Kenny Pickett all have career games against them this season. The one-game suspension of cornerback Jaire Alexander for his bizarre actions surrounding the coin toss in Carolina last week just puts more fuel on the fire. How will the Packer D hold up against Minnesota quarterback Jaren Hall this week? Read on to get our NFL betting thoughts for this matchup between Packers vs Vikings.

NFL Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings SNF Game Odds and Analysis in Week 16

Why should you bet on the Green Bay Packers?

Jordan Love is having a decent first year after replacing Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. He has completed 62.5% of his passes with 27 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed have 14 catches between them, along with 1,238 receiving yards. The rushing game is averaging 106.9 yards per game despite the fact that both Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon have missed time due to injuries.

On defense, the Packers permit 22.1 points per game, even after the dumpster fire that has emerged over the last three weeks. Quay Walker is the top tackler with 103, and Rashan Gary leads the pass rush with nine sacks. It is worth knowing that Green Bay has a six-game winning streak in December divisional games, but Jordan Love hasn’t been the quarterback in any of them. The Packers have scored the first touchdown in six straight games, so if they can keep that up (and if their defense can mount more of an effort) that should help in the early moments this week.

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Why should you put your money on the Minnesota Vikings?

The Vikings have taken tough losses against Cincinnati and Detroit the last two weeks, and tight end T.J. Hockenson has two ligament tears that have ended his season. He had combined with Jordan Addison for 14 touchdown catches and 1,786 receiving yards. The Vikings’ running game has picked up 93.1 yards per game led by Alexander Mattison’s 659 yards. If they can pick up a more dynamic featured tailback next year (and get a quarterback) their offense should be much better.

The Minnesota defense permits just 19.9 points per game. Camryn Bynum is the leading tackler with 120, and Danielle Hunter has been a terror in the pass rush, posting 15 ½ sacks. Byron Murphy Jr leads the secondary with three interceptions. As home favorites, though, the Vikings have a four-game losing streak straight up and a six-game losing streak against the spread.

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Packers vs Vikings SNF Final Score and Prediction

Both of these teams have a lot of chaos going on. For the Vikings, that confusion is more on offense as they are turning the reins back over to rookie Jaren Hall. For the Packers, it comes more on defense as they have questions to answer about stopping the ball. I don’t see Hall having the same level of success as some other quarterbacks have had against the Pack, simply because of inexperience. I predict a final score of Green Bay 27, Minnesota 16.

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