The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers meet Sunday in week 8 NFL action at Lambeau Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings look for their third road win to get to a .500 record. The Minnesota Vikings have won 7 of their last 10 road games. Kirk Cousins is completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,679 yards, 14 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson have combined for 875 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jordan Addison has 22 receptions. The Minnesota Vikings ground game is averaging 74.9 yards per contest, and Alexander Mattison leads the way with 320 yards on 82 carries. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 21.7 points and 330.3 yards per game. Camryn Bynum leads the Minnesota Vikings with 60 tackles, Danielle Hunter has 8 sacks and Theo Jackson has 1 interception.
Minnesota Vikings Team Facts
- The Vikings have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Vikings have scored the first touchdown in six of their last seven games against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have won the first quarter in four of their last five October games as underdogs.
- The Vikings have lost the first half in each of their last six games as road underdogs.
Green Bay Packers Betting Preview
The Green Bay Packers need a win to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Packers have split their last 8 home games. Jordan Love is completing 57.5 percent of his passes for 1,263 yards, 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed have combined for 489 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Luke Musgrave has 22 receptions. The Green Bay Packers ground game is averaging 90.8 yards per contest, and AJ Dillon leads the way with 255 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Green Bay is allowing 22 points and 338 yards per game. Quay Walker leads the Green Bay Packers with 56 tackles, Rashan Gary has 4.5 sacks and Rudy Ford has 2 interceptions.
Green Bay Packers Team Facts
- The Packers have won each of their last 11 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Packers’ last six Week 8 games.
- The Packers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five home games against the Vikings.
- The Packers have lost the first quarter in each of their last two October games as favorites against NFC North opponents.
- The Packers have won the first half in each of their last five October games against NFC opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Packers rank 1st in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game this season (41.7).
- The Packers rank 32nd in the NFL in Q2 points per game this season (2.2).
- The Vikings rank 1st in the NFL in Q2 win percentage this season (85.7).
- The Vikings rank T2nd in the NFL in forced fumbles this season (10).
Randy’s Pick
It’s going to be interesting to see the Vikings’ injury report for this contest, as they were banged up Monday night and now have a shorter week to lick their wounds. With that said, the Vikings are probably the more talented team in this spot, and they’re starting to figure things out with wins over the Bears and 49ers. The Green Bay Packers have lost 3 straight games, their defense is 30th against the run, and the offense struggles to move the ball. I believe we’re getting a free point with the better team. Give me the Vikings.
