In view of their falling way short of expectations for 2018, the Vikings were written off as a serious 2019 contender. In the same way quarterback, Kirk Cousins was tabbed as a major disappointment. When the Vikings and Cousins got off to a sluggish 2-2 start this year the wolves were howling for flesh. But from that point, Minnesota has closed the gap with the Packers in the NFC North. Green Bay has been a remarkable NFL betting turnaround story under rookie head coach Matt Lafleur. Minnesota and Green Bay will renew their NFC North rivalry on Monday Night Football.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
| Date and Time: | Monday, December 23, 2019, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | UJS Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Packers vs. Vikings TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Packers | +5 (-110) | 46 (+105) | +195 |  |
| Vikings | -5 (-110) | 46 (-126) | -235 | |
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Green Bay Packers Vs. Minnesota Vikings Overview
Minnesota has an offshore betting mark of 10-4 straight up, 8-6 vs. the line, and 8-6 over the total. Last week the Vikings scored a 39-10 win at the Chargers as 1-point chalks. Minnesota trails the Packers by a single game in the NFC North. Specifically, the Vikings rank sixth for scoring offense and sixth for points allowed.
Along the same lines, the Packers are 11-3 straight up, 9-5 vs. the line, and 6-8 under the total. Green Bay is coming off a 21-13 home payout over the Bears. Overall the Pack ranks 14th for scoring offense and ninth for points allowed. Of great concern is a pass defense ranked 22nd in the NFL.
Key Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers (63.3% COMP, 3463 YDS, 7.3 AVG, 24 TD, 2 INT, 32 SACK, 100.4 RTG), RB Aaron Jones (188 ATT, 830 YDS, 4.4 AVG, 14 TD), WR Davante Adams (63 REC, 788 YDS, 12.5 AVG, 4 TD), LB Preston Smith (52 TACKLES, 11.5 SACKS), PK Mason Crosby (16-17 FG, 38-38 XP)
Key Vikings: QB Kirk Cousins (70.5% COMP, 3481 YDS, 8.4 AVG, 25 TD, 5 INT, 111.1 RTG), RB Dalvin Cook (250 ATT, 1135 YDS, 4.5 AVG, 13 TD), WR Stefon Diggs (60 REC, 1073 YDS, 17.9 AVG, 5 TD), DE Danielle Hunter (65 TACKLES, 13.5 SACKS), PK Dan Bailey (22-24 FG, 38-42 XP)
Green Bay and Minnesota against the Spread
The Packers are:
- 5-2 against the spread on the road
- 4-5 under the total in their last nine away games
- 3-7 vs. the line in their last 10 away games against the Vikings
- 3-6 under the total at Minnesota
- 3-7 on the board at NFC North opponents
- 3-4 under the total in NFC North away games
The Vikings are:
- 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 home games
- 4-7 under the total at US Bank Stadium
- 5-3 vs. the odds head to head with the Packers
- 1-4 under the total in their last five games against Green Bay
- 11-7 on the board when hosting NFC North teams
- 1-9 under the total at US Bank Stadium vs. the NFC North
Green Bay vs. Minnesota NFL Betting Pick
As was previously noted the Vikings have been strong at home and against the Packers. Minnesota is in strong NFL betting Form with four wins in their last five games.
Green Bay vs. Minnesota NFL Betting Pick: Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay vs. Minnesota NFL Betting Score Prediction: Vikings 24, Packers 17