A perfect NFL betting opportunity awaits with the Minnesota Vikings (3-0) taking on the Green Bay Packers (2-1) at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 PM ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Take a look at our Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers betting preview, where the Packers are slight favorites with a point spread at -2.5 (-110).
The Vikings recently won their third consecutive game to start the year, which was a 34-7 bashing over the Houston Texans. This was a clean and precise offense from the Vikings, as they steadily found ways to get the ball downfield for scoring opportunities.
Sam Darnold, who is expected to play against the Packers but is listed as questionable, performed exceptionally well against the Texans. He had four touchdowns, 181 yards, and completed 17 of his 28 pass attempts.
The Vikings had less yards than the Texans at 274 and still found ways to make the most of their drives down field. They also did not have any turnovers while they cussed the Texans to have two.
Their offense in general has become one of the best in the league, averaging 28.3 points per game and ranking third. Their defense has been tough too, as they hold opposing teams to 10.0 points a game and rank second.
The Packers have won their last two games after losing in Week 1 to the Philadelphia Eagles. Their latest win was a 30-14 outing against the Tennessee Titans. They started the game off strong with a 17-7 first-quarter run that helped carry their momentum for the rest of the game.
Malik Willis had a great game as a dual-threat, posting 202 yards passing and 73 yards. He also had a touchdown each for passing and rushing, making him a key driver of their offense.
The Packers had 378 yards and 16 first downs while holding the Titans to 237 yards and 18 first downs. They also forced the Titans to have three turnovers, which easily allowed the Packers to find more opportunities to score.
Their offense has been putting up 25.0 points per game and ranks seventh. The defense has allowed 19.3 points per game and ranks 12th.This is a solid spread, but they need to be more consistent on both sides of the ball.
MyBookie has the NFL betting odds in the Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers matchup. The current odds reflect the Packers as 2.5-point favorites. On top of that, market insights are suggesting the Packers have a 55.5 percent chance of winning.
The Vikings have shown they can handle tough defenses and slow down their opponents. Look for the Vikings to cover the spread on the road.
