Week 17 includes an important NFC North rivalry showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. Green Bay is in a solid wild-card position for the NFC playoffs. Meanwhile, the Vikings are fighting the Detroit Lions for the top spot in the NFC North and the top seed and home-field advantage in the NFL playoffs. Minnesota has been one of the top surprises and best values in the NFL this season. Sam Darnold has proven to be an upgrade at quarterback over the discarded Kirk Cousins. Green Bay continues to grow with quarterback Jodan Love and coach Matt LaFleur.
The Packers and Vikings Week 17 showdown is the FOX late afternoon Sunday matchup.
Green Bay remains one of the most popular betting on pro football using crypto brands in 2024. Minnesota has largely exceeded expectations this season.
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff time is set for 4:25 p.m. ET, and television coverage will be on FOX.
NFL Betting Lines
Packers at Vikings Betting Lines
Green Bay Packers +2/+105
Minnesota Vikings -2/-125
Total 48
Green Bay Packers Team Overview
Last game, the Green Bay Packers won 34-10 against the New Orleans Saints as 14-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 43.5. Green Bay has a record of 11-4 straight up, 9-6 against the spread, and 6-8-1 over/under the total. Green Bay ranks 3rd for total offense, 3rd for passing, 3rd for rushing and 7th for scoring. Defensively they rank 12th overall, 22nd against the pass, 11th against the rush, and 8th for points allowed. Also, Green Bay ranks 12th for fewest turnovers lost and 4th for takeaways.
The Green Bay Packers football team remains a respected brand on the board and is profitable this year.
Minnesota Vikings Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 against the Seattle Seahawks as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 43. Minnesota has a record of 13-2 straight up, 10-4-1 against the spread, and 6-9 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 7th for total offense, 4th for passing, 16th for rushing and 9th for scoring. Defensively they rank 24th overall, 32nd against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 19th for fewest turnovers lost and 1st for takeaways.
The Vikings trailed the Seahawks for 30 seconds of game time but needed a fourth-quarter comeback led by Sam Darnold in a 27-24 win at Seattle. Darnold did damage with his arm and legs during the go-ahead effort, but his toughness may have been his best attribute, helping the Vikings improve to 13-2 on the season.
Darnold finished 22-of-35 passing for 246 yards with three touchdowns and no turnovers. His passer rating was 112.3.
Justin Jefferson finished with game-highs of 10 catches, 144 yards, and two touchdowns. Jordan Addison added five catches for 35 yards and started the day's scoring with a 5-yard pass from Darnold to conclude Minnesota's first possession of the game. T.J.
Hockenson added two receptions for 27 yards, including a nice toe-tap that converted a fourth-and-3 during Minnesota's first possession.
The Minnesota Vikings football team has been one of the best values on the board and on the field this season.
Packers at Vikings Same Game Parlay Picks
In this situation, the Vikings have the motivational advantage of still being in the hunt for the NFC North title and top seed in the NFC Playoffs. Both teams are trending under the total. Minnesota’s defense should be the difference in the side and total parlay.
Minnesota Vikings -2
Green Bay/Minnesota Under 48
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