Week 17 of the NFL campaign features a fascinating matchup between a pair of NFC North rivals in the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Will Jordan Love and the Packers pick up a massive road win, or will the Vikings put themselves into a solid position in the NFC playoff picture with a huge home victory?
Here is my Same Game Parlay for the festivities, which kick off at 8:15 pm ET on NBC. Also be sure to check out our full Packers vs Vikings predictions.
Packers ML (-108)
The Vikings took the first meeting, 24-10, back in October, but it's fair to say these two teams are very different since then. Minnesota is without star tight end T.J. Hockenson for this game, plus their quarterback situation is one of the worst in the league, as the Vikings are now down to either their 4th or 5th string quarterback (depending on who you ask) in Jaren Hall. That last meeting was also a game that is still stuck in Green Bay's craw, with offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich saying on Thursday: “That was a pretty ugly game for us. It was probably our lowest point, to be honest with you. And in the long run, it was probably a gut check, these young guys seeing we have to step up. We have to be better.” It’s hard not to think the Packers will be ready for this one, and I can’t get there with the Vikings given their injuries on offense. We'll take the Packers as a pick'em, with Jordan Love and company doing just enough to get the job done.