Packers vs. Vikings Odds & Betting Predictions - January 1, 2024

Seems like I got a hilariously bad number on the other Jefferson ladder lol and found this 9/1 at B365 so might as well add. Happy New Years!

Happy New Year y’all. Hope you have a safe and prosperous 2024

Both teams over in L2 - primetime unders are back

Via Brian Matthews

Spicy pick for today’s touchdown show.

Via @wheatonbrando

Vikings run zone on 80% of snaps and blitz over 55% of the time. The end result has often been check downs to RBs and therefore success on passing game. Despite top 10 pass def in DVOA, MIN is down at 22nd vs RB. They’ve really struggled in recent weeks and this high-stakes win or go home game = heavy Aaron Jones Prior to his injury vs LAC, Jones cleared this in 4 straight and 5/6. Even had o15.5 against MIN in that span. Jones is strong against zone and should see 5-6 targets, especially w/ Christian Watson doubtful

Exec Decision

Available at FanDuel. I've got the Packers favored straight up here, given all the injuries on the Vikings' side. Not only are they without Kirk Cousins, but it seems likely they also play this game without TJ Hockenson and Jordan Addison. The Vikings have played admirably through injuries this year, but at some point, that many dings hurting the passing offense will catch up to you. As for the Packers, they should be healthier this week than they were in their near-loss to the Panthers. Neither Jayden Reed nor Christian Watson was officially ruled out before the game, implying there's at least a chance they're able to get out there this week, and so, too, could Luke Musgrave. The Packers' defense is an abomination, and it's the biggest concern for me in taking them to win here. However, with the Vikings' offense so beat up, it's hard to tell if they'll be able to take advantage. I have the Packers as favored in this game, so +110 on the moneyline is an attractive offer.