Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/4

NFL Game preview

The Green Bay Packers visit the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game is at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, a dome, which means weather will not affect play. The game kicks off at 1:00 PM and airs on CBS.

The Packers have a 9-6-1 record, with a solid 4-1-0 in their division. They face the Vikings, who hold an 8-8-0 record and are 3-2-0 in division play. The odds have the Vikings favored, with a -276 moneyline compared to the Packers’ +224.

Green Bay Packers Team Preview

The Green Bay Packers have had a mixed run in recent weeks. They lost to the Baltimore Ravens 41-24 at home. In that game, Malik Willis threw for 288 yards and one touchdown. Christian Watson stood out with 113 receiving yards and a touchdown.

In their game against the Denver Broncos, the Packers lost 34-26. Jordan Love had 276 passing yards but threw two interceptions. Josh Jacobs was effective on the ground with 73 rushing yards and a touchdown.

The Packers won against the Chicago Bears with a 28-21 score at home. Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns in that game. Christian Watson was again a key player with 89 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Packers vs Vikings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
  • Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN USA
  • Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Packers +224, Vikings -276

Minnesota Vikings Team Preview

The Minnesota Vikings have been strong in recent games. They secured a 23-10 win against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. With only 3 passing yards, the Vikings leaned on their rushing game, gaining 158 yards on the ground.

The Vikings won 16-13 against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. They had 17 first downs and 126 passing yards. Aaron Jones Sr. stood out with 85 rushing yards in the game.

Against the Dallas Cowboys, the Vikings came out on top with a 34-26 win. J.J. McCarthy threw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jalen Nailor caught 2 touchdown passes in the game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Packers are getting a spread of +6.5 (-112) against the Vikings. With the Packers’ offense ranked 8th in scoring and their defense ranked 6th in opponent scoring, they are likely to keep the game close. The projected score is Vikings 21, Packers 17, making the Packers a solid pick to cover the spread.

The total for the game is set at 36.5. Both teams have strong defenses, with the Vikings ranked 5th and the Packers ranked 6th in opponent scoring. The projected combined score of 38 suggests a slightly higher-scoring game, so taking the over 36.5 (-112) seems reasonable.