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

The Minnesota Vikings (8-8) are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) over the Green Bay Packers (9-6-1). The Packers have dropped three games straight. The total for this one is set at 37.5 points.

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Vikings vs. Packers Odds & Betting Lines

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Vikings vs. Packers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Packers (+8.5)
  
• 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.
• Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Green Bay has racked up 120 points, while Minnesota has posted 98.

Minnesota Betting Info

• Minnesota has played 16 games, posting eight wins against the spread.
• Minnesota contests this year have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (eight times in 16 games with a set point total).
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Vikings are 4-3, winning 57.1% of the time.
• Looking at this game's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 82.4%.

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 has caught 76 passes on 130 targets for 947 total yards and two touchdowns. He is averaging 4.8 catches and 59.2 yards per game through 16 games.
• Jordan Mason has 664 rushing yards with six touchdowns (44.3 yards per game across 15 games).
• 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 through 13 games played.

Defense

• On the defensive side for the Vikings, Eric Wilson has put up 99 tackles, 16.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 2025.
• Blake Cashman has 137 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this season. His tackle total leads the Vikings and is ninth in the NFL.
• Jalen Redmond has recorded 59 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and six sacks this year.
• This season, Andrew Van Ginkel has 49 tackles, 9.0 TFL, seven sacks, and one interception.

Green Bay Betting Info

• Green Bay is 6-10-0 against the spread this year.
• This year, nine Green Bay games have gone over the point total.
• The Packers have split the two games they've played as underdogs this season.
• The Packers have a 21.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Packers Stats

Green Bay's Key Players

Offense

• In 15 games played this year, Jordan Love has totaled 3,381 passing yards, while throwing 23 touchdowns against six interceptions and completing 66.3% of his passes.
• On the ground, Love has added 199 rushing yards (third on the Packers).
• Josh Jacobs has 929 rushing yards (leading the Packers) and 13 rushing touchdowns, while averaging 61.9 yards per game and 4.0 per attempt (34th in the NFL).
• Jacobs has also collected 282 receiving yards (18.8 per game) on 36 catches (2.4 per game). He's been targeted 44 times and has caught one touchdown pass.
• In 16 games played this season, Romeo Doubs has 55 catches (3.4 receptions per game on 5.3 targets per game) for 724 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
• Christian Watson has 611 receiving yards and six touchdowns from 35 receptions after receiving 55 targets.

Defense

• Quay Walker has 128 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and five passes defended in 2025.
• Edgerrin Cooper has 0.5 sacks in addition to his 4.0 TFL and 117 tackles over 16 games.
• Over the 2025 season, Xavier McKinney has 102 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions through 16 games.
• Evan Williams' season stats include 86 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three interceptions through 15 games. He is fourth on the Packers in tackles.

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