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The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings play on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 18 schedule.
Which team will win the NFL Week 18 game?
Check out these NFL Week 18 picks and NFL Week 18 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 11 a.m. MST on CBS (stream with FUBO).
The Vikings are a 6.5-point favorite over the Packers in NFL Week 18 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Minnesota is -300 on the moneyline, while Green Bay is +240. The over/under (point total) is set at 37.5 points.
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Jeremy Cluff writes: “The Packers are limping into the postseason. The Vikings are ending the season strongly. Those trends will continue in NFL Week 18.”
The site’s formula predicts that the Packers will win the NFL Week 18 game against the Vikings.
ESPN: Packers have a 75.4% chance to beat Vikings on Sunday
The site gives the Vikings a 24.4% shot at winning the NFL Week 18 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Sportsbook Review: Bet the Vikings to cover vs Packers
C Jackson Cowart writes: “The Packers have fallen apart down the stretch to give up the NFC North division title, but they’re still locked into the No. 7 seed and have no reason to risk injuries to any key starters on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Vikings can finish with a winning record to close out J.J. McCarthy’s first season as a starter — even if he doesn’t play in this game. I trust Minnesota’s defense to get the job done.”
Sportsnaut: Minnesota Vikings 17, Green Bay Packers 13
Matt Johnson writes: “Unfortunately for Malik Willis, the Green Bay Packers will be resting a majority of their starters in Week 18, as they are already locked into the No. 7 seed. That means Willis will have a much more limited supporting cast around him as he takes on a defense that has allowed just 12.3 points and 250.3 total yards per game over the last four weeks. The Minnesota Vikings will likely rely on a defensive clinic and a strong performance on the ground to secure a victory.”
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