Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Preview
FOX has the television coverage for this Packers vs. Vikings matchup. Kickoff takes place at 1:00 on Sunday, October 29th. This week 8 NFL showdown is being played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay WI.
In this matchup of NFC North division rivals, the Vikings are listed as 1 point road favorites. Can they secure a road victory and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Green Bay Packers – Minnesota Vikings odds
Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Packers and Vikings split their head-to-head matchups, with each team going 1-1. Together the Vikings and Packers averaged 44 points per game and had an over/under record of 1-1. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. In these head-to-head matchups, the Vikings’ offense averaged 370.5 yards per game compared to the Packers at 326.5.
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Packers and Vikings have gone in favor of the Packers, putting together a record of 5-4-1. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Packers and Vikings, the over/under record in these games is 4-1 with a combined average of 49 points per contest.
Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction
This week will be the Vikings’ 6th game against an NFC opponent. Their overall record is 3-4 while going 3-2 against other teams in the NFC. In the standings, Minnesota is 2nd in the division and 8th in the NFC. Taking a look at the Vikings’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at -0.1. This has resulted in an ATS record of 3-3-1. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Minnesota is 47.6 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 1-6, and their average margin against the over/under is -4.4.
At 21.6 points per contest, the Minnesota offense is 16th in the league. In terms of defense, the Vikings hold the 13th position in tackles for loss and are ranked 7th in sacks. Opponents are managing to score an average of 21.7 points and gain 330.3 yards per game against them.
As we enter week 8, Green Bay is in 3rd place in the NFC-North with an overall record of 2-4. In the NFC, they are currently in 12th place. The Packers have a 3-3 ATS record so far. As we enter week 8, their scoring margin per game is -0.3. The average over/under line for the Packers this season stands at 42.8 points. Their games have averaged 43.7 points per game so far, resulting in an over/under record of 3-3.
This season, the Green Bay offense has an average of 21.7 points, placing them 15th in the league. The Green Bay defense has recorded five takeaways this season, which places them 11th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 22 is 19th in the league while giving up 338.0 yards per contest.
Our prediction for this game is that the Vikings will come out on top with a projected score of 22-20. The advanced model provides the Vikings with a 53% probability of securing the win.
Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Tips
- Take the Vikings on the moneyline
- The Vikings should also cover at -1
- Our NFL model projects 42 points, and we suggest taking the under
Green Bay Packers Injury Report
- Luke Musgrave – Ankle (Questionable)
- Tyler Davis – Knee (Out)
- Eric Stokes – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Luke Tenuta – Ankle (Out)
- Devonte Wyatt – Knee (Questionable)
- Zayne Anderson – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Darnell Savage – Calf (Out)
- Jaire Alexander – Back (Questionable)
- David Bakhtiari – Knee (Out)
- De’Vondre Campbell – Ankle (Questionable)
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
- Jalen Nailor – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Justin Jefferson – Hamstring (Out)
- Ezra Cleveland – Foot (Questionable)
- James Lynch – Knee (Out)
- Nick Mullens – Back (Out)
- Chris Reed – Lower Leg (Out)
- Olisaemeka Udoh – Quad (Out)
- Marcus Davenport – Ankle (Out)
- Malik Knowles – Undisclosed (Out)
