Packers vs. Vikings Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Green Bay Packers will try to keep their hot streak alive when they head on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. This NFC North clash is likely a battle for best wild card playoff seeding, and will determine who each team faces in the first round. Can Jordan Love and the Packers get it done on the road against a scrappy Vikings squad? Matt McCuen gives his prediction for Packers vs. Vikings.
Matt McCuen - December 29, 2024, 11:23 AM EST
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On Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers will clash for an NFC North battle.
The Vikings come into this game with a record of 13-2. That record places Minnesota tied for first place in the NFC North. The Vikings need to win out and need a Detroit Lions loss to win the division.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell has inserted himself into the coach of the year conversation. Most people thought the Vikings would finish last in the division entering the season. The Vikings have proven the doubters wrong this season.
Minnesota will fall to the fifth seed in the playoff race if they can not chase down the Lions over the next two weeks. No team in the NFC wants to see the Vikings as the fifth seed on wildcard weekend.
The Vikings have won eight straight games, the longest winning streak in the NFC. Minnesota last lost a game on October 24th against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Packers vs. Vikings Odds
Packers vs. Vikings Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 29, 2024
- Time: 4:25 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
Packers vs. Vikings Prediction
Veteran Sam Darnold has enjoyed the best year of his career. Darnold has thrown for 3,776 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Aaron Jones has scampered for 1,046 yards and five touchdowns, and is ready to show out against his former team today. Justin Jefferson leads the team with 1,387 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Green Bay pulls into the matchup with an 11-4. That record places Green Bay in sixth place in the NFC. Similar to the Vikings, no team wants to face this Packers team on wildcard weekend. Green Bay has exceeded expectations in 2024.
After a Week 1 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Packers have won 11 of their last 14 games. The Packers lost a thriller 31-29 at home against the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the season. Green Bay has won back-to-back games, including a 34-0 win over the New Orlean Saints on Monday night.The Packers have scored 30 points or more in five straight games.
Matt LaFleur's team is 5-2 on the road this season. Jordan Love leads the team with 3,135 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Veteran Josh Jacobs leads the ground game with 1,126 yards and 13 touchdowns. Former Michigan State Spartan Jayden Reed has racked up 803 yards and six touchdowns.
Packers vs. Vikings Pick
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We will trust the line today.
Green Bay is in a groove right now, averaging 32.6 points per game over their last five games.
After losing the first head-to-head matchup, Green Bay will get revenge with a road win today.
