Vikings vs. Packers 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 4

Having dropped four in a row, the Green Bay Packers (9-6-1) will face the Minnesota Vikings (8-8). The Vikings are heavy favorites (-12.5). An over/under of 37.5 points has been set for the matchup.

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Vikings vs. Packers Odds & Betting Lines

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Vikings vs. Packers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Packers (+12.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (37.5)
  
• Prediction: Vikings 22 - Packers 21

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Green Bay

• Game date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: CBS
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Packers Recent Matchups

• Minnesota has a 3-2 record against Green Bay in their last five matchups.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Green Bay has scored 120 points versus Minnesota, while giving up only 98 points.

Minnesota Betting Info

• Minnesota has played 16 games, posting eight wins against the spread.
• Minnesota games this year have hit the over on eight of 16 set point totals (50%).
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Vikings are 4-3, picking up a victory 57.1% of the time.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 86.6%.

Vikings Stats

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

• J.J. McCarthy has 1,450 passing yards in nine games this year, averaging 161.1 per game with a 57.3% completion percentage and 11 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.
• He has added 174 rushing yards (19.3 per game) and four touchdowns on the ground.
• Justin Jefferson's 947 receiving yards this season have come from 130 targets and 76 receptions. He's averaging 59.2 receiving yards and 4.8 catches per game, with two receiving touchdowns.
• Jordan Mason's output on the ground this season includes 664 yards and six TDs. He is averaging 44.3 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (17th in the NFL).
• Jordan Addison has 41 receptions for 602 yards and three touchdowns. He's been targeted 76 times in the air attack, and averages 3.2 receptions and 46.3 yards in 13 games played.

Defense

• On defense for the Vikings, Eric Wilson has powered the unit with 99 tackles, 16 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 2025.
• Blake Cashman has 137 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this season. His tackle total leads the Vikings and is ninth in the NFL.
• Jalen Redmond has totaled 59 tackles, 12 TFL, and six sacks this year.
• So far this season, Andrew Van Ginkel has 49 tackles, nine TFL, seven sacks, and one interception.

Green Bay Betting Info

• Green Bay has covered the spread in a matchup six times this season (6-10-0).
• Games involving Green Bay have hit the over on nine occasions this year.
• The Packers have split the two games they've played as underdogs this season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 17.5% chance of a victory for the Packers.

Packers Stats

Green Bay's Key Players

Offense

• Jordan Love has thrown for 3,381 yards this year, with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions. He is completing 66.3% of his passes while averaging 225.4 yards per game and 7.7 per attempt.
• Love has also rushed for 199 yards (third on the Packers).
• Josh Jacobs has scored 13 rushing touchdowns, while totaling 929 rushing yards (4 per carry and 61.9 per game).
• Jacobs has added 36 receptions (2.4 per game) for 282 yards (18.8 per game) with one receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 44 times in the passing attack.
• So far this season, Romeo Doubs has caught 55 passes for 724 receiving yards with six touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted 85 total times and is averaging 3.4 receptions per game through 16 games played.
• Christian Watson has been targeted 55 times, resulting in 35 catches for 611 yards .

Defense

• In 2025, Quay Walker has put up 2.5 sacks to go with eight TFL and 128 tackles over 14 games.
• Edgerrin Cooper's stat sheet includes 117 tackles, four TFL, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended.
• Xavier McKinney has recorded one sack as well as 102 tackles and two interceptions in the 2025 season.
• Evan Williams' season stats include 86 tackles, four TFL, and three interceptions in 15 games. He is fourth on the Packers in tackles.

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