Vikings vs Packers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets for Week 17 (Minnesota Crushes Green Bay's Playoff Hopes)

Vikings vs Packers Week 17 Game Info

2022 NFL Regular Season — Week 17
Minnesota Vikings (12-3, 4-2 Away) vs. Green Bay Packers (7-8, 4-3 Home)
Date: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Lambeu Field — Green Bay, WI
Coverage: CBS

The Minnesota Vikings will look to keep hold of the NFC's No. 2 seed when they take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 NFL action. The Vikings took down the New York Giants 27-24 in overtime on Sunday. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson led the way with 133 yards and 1 touchdown on 12 catches.

Meanwhile, the Packers pulled off an upset by defeating the Miami Dolphins, 26-20, in Week 16. It was the defense that shined with 3 interceptions off of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Those came courtesy of Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas as well as De'Vondre Campbell and provided great field position.

Vikings vs Packers Odds & Spread

All NFL betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: MIN: (+154) | GB: (-184)
Spread: MIN: +3 (+100) | GB: -3 (-122)
Total: 47.5 — Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)

The Packers enter this contest as small home favorites on the moneyline and spread on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4:25 p.m. ET clash also features one of the higher totals on the Week 17 slate at 47.5 points.

Vikings vs Packers Prediction & Pick

Many NFL fans had this game circled as a potential blowout a few weeks ago. That was before the Packers won three straight games against the Bears, Rams and Dolphins to get back in the playoff picture. This one could go either way as players' wills to win will be tested in Wisconsin's cold weather.

Lambeau Field provides a noticeable home-field advantage when the temperatures start to drop, but it's nothing the Vikings haven't dealt with before. Quarterback Kirk Cousins averages 271.7 passing yards and owns a 6:3 touchdown to interception ratio in three games played at the storied stadium.

Minnesota has won four of its last five road games, too, so back the Vikings to earn a season sweep.

Final Score Prediction: Vikings: 28 | Packers: 24

Vikings vs Packers Betting Trends

- Minnesota is 4-1 straight up in its last five away games.
- The total has hit the over in each of Minnesota's last five games.
- Green Bay is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last six games.
- The total has hit the over in four of Green Bay's last five games against Minnesota.

Vikings vs Packers Best Bet

The Vikings have already set an NFL record by earning 11 wins in one-possession games this season. They have yet to lose a game in which they had a realistic shot to win in the fourth quarter, which is what this spread suggests will be the case on Sunday. In a close game, I want the Vikings on my side.

Keep in mind Green Bay is 2-6 against the spread in its last eight games as a favorite. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is heating up, but he's still an aging veteran that threw for 195 yards (1 interception) against this same Vikings defense back in Week 1. Take the points in a game Minnesota could win.

Bet: Minnesota Vikings +3.5 (-120)

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