The Packers have command of the top seed in the NFC playoff race and are looking to keep it that way after this game. The Vikings are still in the playoff picture, but their playoff hopes will likely come to an end with a loss. Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be playing without his top receiver Adam Thielen.
However, the Vikings will have their leading rusher, Dalvin Cook, back for the game, which will help against a Packers defense that has struggled against the running game.
Vikings at Packers Stats
Looking at the Vikings stats
Kirk Cousins is having another decent year, passing for 3,971 yards, 30 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions for the year. His backfield workhorse, Dalvin Cook, has had a season plagued with injuries and COVID. However, it hasn’t stopped him from posting over 1,000 rushing yards for the season.
On the defensive side, the Vikings are near the bottom. They rank 23rd in points allowed, 27th in passing yards, and 28th in rushing yards. With a Packers team that loves to throw the ball, it doesn’t look good for the Vikings.
The game might come down to the Vikings offense and kicker Greg Joseph. Joseph is 31 for 36 in field-goal attempts, with some being last-minute game-winners.
Looking at the Packers stats
Aaron Rodgers is looking for back-to-back NFL MVP trophies, and he has the numbers to help him. The Packers QB has thrown for 3,689 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only has four interceptions on the season.
The Packers also have a dual running threat with Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillion. The two running backs have a combined 1,400 yards rushing and seven touchdowns.
However, the Packers’ defense has been missing in the second half of games. The Packers’ defense allowed two late touchdowns in Week 15 against the Ravens, which almost cost them that game.
In Week 16, their defense allowed a touchdown that helped the Browns come within a field goal of winning the game. But luckily for Green Bay, Rasul Douglas got his second interception in the game to stop the Browns from driving downfield to make a game-winning score.
Betting Trends for Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
- Green Bay is 11-4 against the spread, while Minnesota is 8-7.
- Green Bay is 6-9 on the over/under, while Minnesota is 9-6.
- Green Bay lost the last meeting this year at Minnesota and is 1-2 against Minnesota in their previous three meetings.
- Green Bay hasn’t covered the spread in their last two games
Who to Bet
Both teams have something to play for in this game. Plus, the Vikings versus Packers is always hotly contested as a rivalry game. Most betting sites have the Packers around seven-point favorites and an over/under of 46.5 points.
Predictions have this game to be the coldest game played in Lambeau Field history. With the cold weather, we could see a ground and pound running game from these teams, which favors Minnesota.
With the Vikings holding a win against Green Bay earlier in the season, this could be another upset in the making. I’d take the Vikings plus the points along with the under.