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Minnesota
Vikings
11 - 3
Green Bay
Packers
7 - 7
December 23, 2017, 8:30 PM EST
 | Lambeau Field

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Minnesota
Vikings
11 - 3
Green Bay
Packers
7 - 7
December 23, 2017, 8:30 PM EST
 | Lambeau Field

  • Lambeau Field may have a very somber tone in Week 16. The Green Bay Packers, who were supposed to take care of business in Carolina, were eliminated from playoff contention with a 31-24 loss in Week 15. Now, they’ll be looking for payback and some vengeance vs their hated rival, the Minnesota Vikings, who were mainly responsible for the Packers’ demise this season when quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his clavicle from a hit in Week 6. The Vikings are 2-6 ATS in their last eight trips to Lambeau but opened as the favorite vs the Packers.

    SHARK BITES
    • The total has gone UNDER in 16 of the Vikings’ last 21 games vs NFC North teams.
    • The Vikings are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games.
    • The Packers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games at home in December.

    The Vikings will still be pedal to the metal in this one as they’re chasing the Philadelphia Eagles for home-field advantage in the playoffs. Their game vs the Bengals in Week 15 was never in doubt as they smashed them 33-7 and smothered Cincinnati with their No. 2-ranked defense. While the Vikings should be a lock now in this one with Rodgers placed back on IR, their history at their rival’s field cannot be overlooked. The Vikes are 1-5-1 SU in their last seven games in Green Bay and have lost by an average of 19.2 points, including two losses of 30 points or more. But those losses were when Rodgers was in the lineup and make no mistake about it, Brett Hundley is NOT Aaron Rodgers.

    The Packers, on the other hand, will want nothing more than to stick it to the Vikings. Rodgers will watch the remaining two games on the sidelines and gear up for next season. And it’s too bad because when Rodgers was under center, he diced the Vikings with 39 TDs, six INTs and a 111.7 QB rating in 19 games. But instead they’ll throw Hundley back out there and even if he plays better than before, it may not be enough to mask the shortcomings of the Packers defense. The Pack have been horrendous this season, allowing 116.4 yards per game on the ground (ranked 21st) and 255 yards through the air (ranked 24th). Taking the Packers is a difficult sell with No. 12 not in the lineup.

    The total opened at 40.5 and taking the OVER may still be a solid bet in this matchup. Minnesota is still a top-10 offense this season and averages 24 points per game on the road. When Hundley was under center, the Packers averaged 25 points per game from weeks 13 to 15 and he should be much more familiar with Mike McCarthy’s offense now compared to when he was thrown into the fire vs the Vikings in Week 6.

    Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Minnesota Vikings will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 10-4 versus the spread this season, while the Green Bay Packers are 7-7 ATS. Minnesota is 7-7 against the OVER/UNDER total, while Green Bay is 10-4 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Green Bay vs Minnesota injuries news.

    The Packers sit at No. 23 in the current NFL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Vikings are at No. 5 on that chart.

    Statistical Matchup

    Offensively, the game matches up the Green Bay Packers' No. 17-ranked offense (22.07 PPG) against a Minnesota Vikings defense that ranks No. 2 at 17.29 PPG. The Packers passing attack has averaged 206.29 yards per game, more than the Vikings give up through the air (198.64 YPG on average).

    In comparing defenses, the Vikings own the league's No. 13-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 112 yards per game when on the road. Green Bay, on the other hand, rates No. 19 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Minnesota won its last game 34-7 over Cincinnati on Sunday, behind a 114-yard receiving performance from Jerick McKinnon at U.S. Bank Stadium.

    Last time out, Aaron Rodgers threw for 3 scores and 290 yards in a failed effort to defeat Carolina at Bank of America Stadium.

    Betting Trends
    • Minnesota is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
    • Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
    • Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
    • Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
    • Green Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
    • Green Bay is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
    • Green Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
    • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Green Bay's last 7 games

    Next Betting Matchups

    Minnesota home to Chicago, Sunday, December 31
    Green Bay at Detroit, Sunday, December 31

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Odds

Saturday, December 23 Sat Dec 23

Opening
Current
Minnesota
vsFinal
Green Bay
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
-1.5
-110
-450
o42
-110
+1.5
-110
+350
u42
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
-8.5
-110
-450
o40.5
-114
+8.5
-110
+375
u40.5
-106
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

24.89
 Total Score
21.76
264.17
 Passing Yards
213.65
95.67
 Rushing Yards
124.29
29:48
 Time on Field
31:54
65.50
 Number of Plays
61.82
5.49
 Yards Per Play
5.47
24.89
 Total Score
21.76
4.72
 First Quarter
4.71
6.50
 Second Quarter
6.94
3.78
 Third Quarter
4.41
9.56
 Fourth Quarter
5.35
264.17
 Passing Yards
213.65
39.56
 Pass Attempts
33.12
26.67
 Pass Completions
21.41
2.61
 Sacks
1.88
18.56
 Sack Yards
15.18
9.91
 Yards Per Pass
9.98
95.67
 Rushing Yards
124.29
23.33
 Rush Attempts
26.82
4.10
 Yards Per Rush
4.63
0.83
 Interceptions
0.71
1.06
 Fumbles
1.47
0.44
 Fumbles Lost
0.59
1.28
 Total Turnovers
1.29
5.06
 Penalties
5.24
38.94
 Penalty Yards
43.94
29:48
 Time on Field
31:54
65.50
 Number of Plays
61.82
5.49
 Yards Per Play
5.47
4.28
 Punts
3.18
47.04
 Punt Average
42.84
72.06
 Return Yards
110.12

Head To Head

MIN
 Stat Type GB
3-6-1
 Record
6-3-1
5-5
 ATS
5-5
4-6
 O/U
4-6
19.60
 Score
26.50
121.30
 Rush Yds
116.00
33.80
 Pass Attempts
35.60
60.36
 Completion %
62.08
207.30
 Passing Yds
231.40
328.6
 Total Yds
347.4
1.60
 Turnovers
0.90
MIN
 Stat Type GB
2-1
 Record
1-2
2-1
 ATS
1-2
1-2
 O/U
1-2
21.67
 Score
20.67
78.33
 Rush Yds
65.00
39.67
 Pass Attempts
37.33
67.23
 Completion %
60.71
282.00
 Passing Yds
214.33
360.33
 Total Yds
279.33
1.67
 Turnovers
2.00
Oct 15/17 (1 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Home
Away
23
 Score
10
+3
 ATS
-3
46 o
 O/U
46 u
112
 Rush Yds
72
38
 Pass Attempts
37
63.16
 Completion %
54.05
239
 Passing Yds
155
351
 Total Yds
227
2
 Turnovers
3
Dec 24/16 (2 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Away
Home
25
 Score
38
+6.5
 ATS
-6.5
44.5 o
 O/U
44.5 u
93
 Rush Yds
40
50
 Pass Attempts
39
68.00
 Completion %
71.79
353
 Passing Yds
308
446
 Total Yds
348
2
 Turnovers
0
Sep 18/16 (3 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Home
Away
17
 Score
14
+1
 ATS
-1
42 o
 O/U
42 u
30
 Rush Yds
83
31
 Pass Attempts
36
70.97
 Completion %
55.56
254
 Passing Yds
180
284
 Total Yds
263
1
 Turnovers
3
Jan 3/16 (4 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Away
Home
20
 Score
13
+3
 ATS
-3
44 o
 O/U
44 u
151
 Rush Yds
76
19
 Pass Attempts
44
52.63
 Completion %
63.64
91
 Passing Yds
274
242
 Total Yds
350
2
 Turnovers
2
Nov 22/15 (5 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Home
Away
13
 Score
30
-1
 ATS
+1
45 o
 O/U
45 u
94
 Rush Yds
124
38
 Pass Attempts
34
65.79
 Completion %
47.06
248
 Passing Yds
196
342
 Total Yds
320
1
 Turnovers
0
Nov 23/14 (6 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Home
Away
21
 Score
24
+7.5
 ATS
-7.5
50 o
 O/U
50 u
112
 Rush Yds
155
37
 Pass Attempts
29
56.76
 Completion %
65.52
196
 Passing Yds
207
308
 Total Yds
362
1
 Turnovers
0
Oct 2/14 (7 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Away
Home
10
 Score
42
+9
 ATS
-9
46.5 o
 O/U
46.5 u
111
 Rush Yds
156
44
 Pass Attempts
22
50.00
 Completion %
68.18
188
 Passing Yds
164
299
 Total Yds
320
3
 Turnovers
1
Nov 24/13 (8 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Away
Home
26
 Score
26
+6
 ATS
-6
44.5 o
 O/U
44.5 u
232
 Rush Yds
196
30
 Pass Attempts
53
70.00
 Completion %
52.83
215
 Passing Yds
298
447
 Total Yds
494
1
 Turnovers
0
Oct 27/13 (9 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Home
Away
31
 Score
44
+7.5
 ATS
-7.5
47.5 o
 O/U
47.5 u
111
 Rush Yds
182
21
 Pass Attempts
29
66.67
 Completion %
82.76
132
 Passing Yds
282
243
 Total Yds
464
0
 Turnovers
0
Jan 5/13 (10 of 10)
MIN
 Stat Type GB
Away
Home
10
 Score
24
+11
 ATS
-11
44 o
 O/U
44 u
167
 Rush Yds
76
30
 Pass Attempts
33
36.67
 Completion %
69.70
157
 Passing Yds
250
324
 Total Yds
326
3
 Turnovers
0

Team Records

MIN
 Record GB
11-3
 All
7-7
6-1
 Home
4-3
5-2
 Away
3-4
10-4
 ATS
7-7
6-1
 ATS Home
3-4
4-3
 ATS Away
4-3
7-7
 O/U
10-4
3-4
 O/U Home
4-3
4-3
 O/U Away
6-1
MIN
 Record GB
8-2
 All
5-5
4-1
 Home
3-2
4-1
 Away
2-3
7-3
 ATS
5-5
4-1
 ATS Home
3-2
3-2
 ATS Away
2-3
5-5
 O/U
7-3
2-3
 O/U Home
3-2
3-2
 O/U Away
4-1
MIN
 Record GB
3-1
 All
2-2
1-1
 Home
1-1
2-0
 Away
1-1
2-2
 ATS
2-2
1-1
 ATS Home
1-1
1-1
 ATS Away
1-1
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0-0
 O/U Home
0-0
0-0
 O/U Away
0-0
MIN
 Record GB
9-1
 All
4-6
4-0
 Home
1-3
5-1
 Away
3-3
8-2
 ATS
5-5
4-0
 ATS Home
1-3
4-2
 ATS Away
4-2
5-5
 O/U
7-3
1-3
 O/U Home
2-2
4-2
 O/U Away
5-1

Gametime Weather

Weather
7:00pm Clear
-11ºC / 13ºF
76% Humidity
5% Precipitation
18% Cloud Cover
Wind Impact Stadium Type Open
Field Image
Arrow Image 7
 mph

Trends

  • Minnesota are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
  • Minnesota are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.
  • Minnesota are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Green Bay.
  • Minnesota are 4-11-1 SU in their last 16 games against Green Bay.
  • Minnesota are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
  • Minnesota are 2-9-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Green Bay.
  • Minnesota are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 20 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
  • Minnesota are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games played in December.
  • Green Bay are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Green Bay's last 7 games.
  • Green Bay are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games against Minnesota.
  • Green Bay are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games at home.
  • Green Bay are 9-2-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
  • The total has gone OVER in 14 of Green Bay's last 17 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
  • Green Bay are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games played in December.
  • Green Bay are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games played in week 16.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Name Position Inj Desc

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line/Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Dec 17, 2017CIN34-7W-12.5/42W/U12422234646115161-1
Dec 10, 2017CAR24-31L-2.5/40.5L/O1002563562161293452
Dec 3, 2017ATL14-9W+2/48.5W/U1052073121021732750
Nov 23, 2017DET30-23W-2.5/45W/O13627240853236289-2
Nov 19, 2017LAR24-7W-1.5/46W/U17128045145209254-1
Nov 12, 2017WAS38-30W-1/41W/O102304406813133941
Oct 29, 2017CLE33-16W-11/38.5W/O88287375115161276-1
Oct 22, 2017BAL24-16W-5.5/37.5W/O169188357641442081
Oct 15, 2017GB23-10W+3/46W/U11223935172155227-1
Oct 9, 2017CHI20-17W-3.5/41L/U159141300115159274-2
View Game Logs
Date Opp Score SU Line/Total ATS OFF. RUSH OFF. PASS OFF. TOTAL DEF. RUSH DEF. PASS DEF. TOTAL TO
Dec 17, 2017CAR24-31L+2.5/46.5L/O1202643841512363874
Dec 10, 2017CLE27-21W-2.5/38.5W/O85256341136209345-2
Dec 3, 2017TB26-20W-3/45.5W/O199772761652303950
Nov 26, 2017PIT28-31L+14/43W/O80227307121341462-3
Nov 19, 2017BAL0-23L+2.5/38L/U75190265581612194
Nov 12, 2017CHI23-16W+4.5/37.5W/O16018234255268323-1
Nov 6, 2017DET17-30L+2.5/42.5L/O7823331164353417-1
Oct 22, 2017NO17-26L+3.5/45.5L/U18179260161324485-1
Oct 15, 2017MIN10-23L-3/46L/U721552271122393511
Oct 8, 2017DAL35-31W+2.5/52W/O160182342163245408-2
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