Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers: Vegas gambling odds
By Adam Carlson
The Minnesota Vikings play the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North Title. Who are experts picking for the week 17 game and what are the betting odds?
Week 17 of the NFL will feature a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers will be for the right to host a home game during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. This game is important for both the Packers and the Vikings because both teams have only experienced two losses at home this season.
It’s always interesting to take a look at how the betting lines sit for big games like this. Based on that information, you can gather how many points are expected to be scored and even how wide the margin of victory is expected to be.
Thankfully, OddsShark.com has compiled quite a bit of information about the game, how large the spread is, and some of the trends regarding the history of the Vikings against the spread and numbers for when they take on the Packers.
Betting odds:
- Green Bay are 3 point favorites (Bovada has 3.5 spread)
- The Over/Under is at 48.5
- They estimate the game will end 25.4-17.0 in favor of the Packers
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Reasons to bet in favor of Minnesota against the spread:
- Minnesota is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 games
- Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Reasons to bet against Minnesota against the spread:
- Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Green Bay
- Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
Where would you put your hard-earned money if you were to place a bet on the Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers game? Is there any part of the betting line that you feel is likely to be inaccurate? And do you think any of the betting trends will continue heading into week 17’s Sunday Night Football game? Let me know in the comments below.