Vikings at Seahawks NFL Week 16 Betting Line

Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 16 Betting Lines

The Minnesota Vikings dominated the Chicago Bears to close out Week 15, cruising to a decisive 30-12 NFL spread victory as 7-point home favorites. Sam Darnold and the offense struck early, capitalizing on Chicago’s failed fourth-down attempt to open the game with a quick field goal. The lead grew to 10 shortly after, with Darnold connecting on a 7-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson. A second Will Reichard field goal before halftime effectively sealed the win, as the Vikings coasted to their seventh consecutive victory. Minnesota improved to 12-2 straight up (SU) and 9-4-1 against the spread (ATS), tying the Detroit Lions atop the NFC North standings for the first time this season. Kevin O’Connell’s squad now controls its destiny in the race for division supremacy, aiming for its second NFC North title in three years. However, the path won’t be easy, as the Vikings face a grueling three-game stretch to close the year. It begins with a tough road matchup in front of the 12th Man against the Seattle Seahawks, who are expected to come out firing after last week’s prime-time embarrassment against the Green Bay Packers. Navigating this final stretch will be critical for the Vikings’ division title hopes and postseason positioning.

The Vikings’ futures odds have been stagnant for weeks. That wasn’t the case entering Week 16 betting action largely due to extending the win streak and the Lions getting owned in their own digs by the Bills. Minnesota’s odds to win the Super Bowl shortened up to +1200 from +1600, while its odds of winning the NFC fell to +600 from +800. The team’s odds of taking back the NFC North title cratered to +210 from +400, while their adjusted in-season win total odds remained a season-high 13.5 with heavier vig now attached to the over. Minny’s odds of making the playoffs are now off the board after punching a ticket on Sunday. For good measure, Kevin O’Connell is the current -110 favorite to win the AP Coach of the Year Award after initially hitting the board 5-1. It’s been a heck of a season for SKOL and their title-hungry fan base!

NFL Week 16 Betting Lines

Minnesota Vikings -3

Seattle Seahawks +3

Over/Under: 43

Money Line: Vikings -160, Seahawks +140

Minnesota Vikings Week 16 Matchup

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Seattle Seahawks from Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Kickoff time is set for 4:05 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 16 betting lines opened with the Vikings installed 1.5-point road favorites and the total set at 45.5. The NFL betting market appears extremely bullish of the Vikings adding to the win streak on Sunday going by current action reports from the online sportsbook. By way of hogging 60 percent of the bets and nearly 80 percent of the money, Minnesota is now a full 3-point favorite to hand the Seahawks yet another defeat in front of the 12th Man. Hardly farfetched considering the Vikings stand 5-1 SU and 3-2-1 ATS away from the Twin Cities and won outright four of the five times it went off the board chalk. Total bettors betting on the NFL with crypto have aligned themselves on the under with 80+ percent of the bets and 90+ percent of the money to force a line move to 43 with heavier juice still situated on the under. The Vikings have seen the Over/Under split in their six played road games that saw 42.7 points scored on average. Adding to the possibility of points being tough to come by is the unknown availability of Seattle QB Geno Smith who was bounced from last week’s home loss to the Packers with an ankle injury.

Minnesota Vikings Week 15 Recap

The Minnesota Vikings secured their seventh straight win with a dominant 30-12 NFL spread victory over the Chicago Bears under the Monday night lights to catch the Detroit Lions atop the NFC North. Clinching a playoff spot earlier in the day, the Vikings showcased postseason-ready balance with strong defense, effective rushing, and timely passing. Aaron Jones led the ground game with 18 carries for 86 yards, including a second-half touchdown, while Cam Akers added another rushing score. Sam Darnold went 24-of-40 for 231 yards, throwing a first-quarter touchdown to Justin Jefferson, who finished with seven catches for 73 yards. Despite a dropped deep pass and Darnold’s first interception in five games, Minnesota maintained control with a double-digit lead for over 50 minutes. The Vikings’ defense dominated, holding Chicago to 1-of-12 on third downs and 1-of-3 on fourth downs. Jonathan Greenard’s strip-sack of Caleb Williams set up Jefferson’s score, and constant pressure left Williams scrambling throughout the game. Minnesota also honored Randy Moss, battling cancer, with an emotional pregame tribute, energizing an already raucous home crowd. Kevin O’Connell praised his team’s effort, stressing the need to keep improving as they pursue their best football heading into the postseason. The Vikings remain in prime position for a division title with two weeks left.

2024 Minnesota Vikings Schedule, Results & Record

The Minnesota Vikings were established as an NFL expansion franchise in 1961. Initially, the team was conceived as a counter to the American Football League, which planned to place a franchise in the Twin Cities with prospective owner Max Winter. However, when Winter was offered an NFL franchise, he opted for the NFL, leaving the AFL behind.

The Vikings have yet to win a Super Bowl, but they enjoyed a golden era from 1968 through 1978, which solidified their connection with the state and its fans. During this period, the Vikings made four Super Bowl appearances between 1969 and 1976 but were unable to secure a championship. The legendary Bud Grant, now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, coached those great Viking teams. Grant's first Super Bowl team was led by the dynamic quarterback Joe Kapp, while QB Fran Tarkenton led the Vikings in their subsequent three Super Bowl appearances.

The Vikings were particularly known for their formidable defenses in those days, with Hall of Fame legends like Paul Krause, Carl Eller, and Alan Page forming the backbone of the famous Purple People Eaters defense. Since that golden era, the Vikings have had several strong teams and near-misses but have never returned to the Super Bowl. Since 1998, the Vikings have lost four NFC Conference Championship Games and only been to the playoffs five times dating back to 2010. Their deepest penetration occurred in 2017 when they got shellacked 38-7 by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC title game.

Minnesota Vikings Past Seasons (2000)

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