Allen’s prediction: Expect a low-scoring affair in Minneapolis on Sunday.
Photo By – Imagn Images. J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings.
The playoff-bound Green Bay Packers head to Minneapolis on Sunday for their regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium.
With numerous key players injured, my Packers vs. Vikings predictions are confidently eyeing the Under.
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Packers vs Vikings prediction
Packers vs Vikings Best bet: Under 36.5 points (-111)
The Green Bay Packers have already locked down the No. 7 seed in the NFC, and they will sit Jordan Love here as he continues to recover from a concussion.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are out of the playoff picture despite their four-game winning run, and J.J. McCarthy is expected to play after recovering from an injury.
Clayton Tune has little NFL experience, and I’m not exactly expecting him to light it up offensively. McCarthy hasn’t played in a couple of weeks as well, and he’s been relatively inconsistent when available.
Both starting running backs are also sidelined, as Josh Jacobs and Aaron Jones are injured. Hammer the Under here.Â
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McCarthy has finished Under his passing yards total in four of his last five contests. Last time out, he threw for just 108 yards despite the Vikings still earning the win.
Justin Jefferson has struggled to find chemistry with McCarthy this season, and the numbers reflect that. While he’s on the verge of another 1,000-yard campaign, the star wideout has just two touchdowns and hasn’t been heavily involved of late.
Jefferson has also hit the Under on his receiving yards in four of his last five appearances. On Christmas, he managed only four catches for 30 yards and has totaled just two receptions in three of his past five games.
Packers vs Vikings SGP
- Under 36.5
- J.J. McCarthy Under 186.5 passing yards
- Justin Jefferson Under 69.5 receiving yards
Our big-ticket SGP: Under Gang
Jordan Mason has failed to clear his rushing yards O/U in all but two games this season, and the last time he went Over came back in September.
Packers vs Vikings SGP
- Under 36.5
- J.J. McCarthy Under 186.5 passing yards
- Justin Jefferson Under 69.5 receiving yards
- Jordan Mason Under 67.5 rushing yards
Packers vs Vikings odds
- Spread: Packers +6.5 (+100) | Vikings -6.5 (-120)
- Moneyline: Packers +260 | Vikings -325
- Over/Under: Over 37.5 (-105) | Under 37.5 (-115)
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Packers vs Vikings trend to know
Green Bay has hit the game total Over in seven of its last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI). Find more NFL betting trends for Packers vs. Vikings.
How to watch Packers vs Vikings
| Location | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS |
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