Packers vs Vikings Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 1
Packers vs Vikings Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 1

The Green Bay Packers (0-0) visit U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings (0-0) on Sep. 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25pm ET in Minneapolis.

The Packers are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Packers vs. Vikings Over/Under is 46.5 total points for the game.

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Packers vs. Vikings Prediction for Week 1

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Vikings will win this Week 1 NFL matchup with 58.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Packers and Vikings, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Best Packers Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Packers players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Aaron Jones has hit the Receptions Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.50 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Aaron Jones has hit the Carries Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Aaron Rodgers has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Aaron Rodgers has hit the TD Passes Over in 9 of his last 15 games (+6.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Josiah Deguara has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 79% ROI)

Best Vikings Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Vikings players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • K.J. Osborn has hit the Receptions Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.25 Units / 46% ROI)
  • K.J. Osborn has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 8 of his last 11 games (+4.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Dalvin Cook has hit the Receptions Over in 4 of his last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Kirk Cousins has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 5 of his last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Alexander Mattison has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.60 Units / 31% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Vikings vs Packers

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Dalvin Cook +600
Aaron Jones +600
Justin Jefferson +700
Adam Thielen +800
AJ Dillon +900

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Vikings vs Packers

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Justin Jefferson -120
Dalvin Cook -115
Aaron Jones -110
Adam Thielen +100
AJ Dillon +120

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Vikings vs Packers

Player Name Over Under
Adam Thielen 49.5 -115 49.5 -115
Dalvin Cook 19.5 -110 19.5 -115
Justin Jefferson 81.5 -115 81.5 -115
K.J. Osborn 37.5 -115 37.5 -110
AJ Dillon 14.5 -115 14.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Vikings vs Packers

Player Name Over Under
Aaron Jones 51.5 -115 51.5 -115
Kirk Cousins 3.5 -115 3.5 -115
AJ Dillon 47.5 -115 47.5 -115
Dalvin Cook 70.5 -115 70.5 -115

  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.95 Units / 68% ROI)

  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 12 games (+10.00 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 3Q Spread in 11 of their last 16 games (+7.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.50 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)

Green Bay Packers: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings

The Packers were 1-2 (.333) when rushing less than 20 times last season — tied for 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .121.

The Packers were 9-2 (.818) when passing for 250 or more yards last season — second-best in NFL. The Vikings allowed 252.9 passing yards per game last season — fifth-worst in NFL.

The Packers were 10-1 (.909) when not losing a fumble last season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .577.

The Packers were winless (0-3) when committing 2 or more turnovers last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .259.

Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the Green Bay Packers

The Vikings were winless (0-2) when rushing less than 20 times last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .121.

The Vikings were winless (0-6) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .165.

  
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