The 2023 NFL season’s Week 8 schedule is absolutely massive, featuring all 16 in action over the coming days. That includes a massive NFC North showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
The Vikings ride into this matchup on a high following their 22-17 upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Packers look to avoid their third straight loss after falling 19-17 to the Denver Broncs on the road.
Time will tell how this Week 8 clash impacts the divisional futures odds. As it stands, Bovada lists Minnesota at second with +550 odds to win the NFC North while Green Bay sits third at +950 — both behind the Detroit Lions (-500).
With that in mind, this Vikings vs. Packers betting preview has everything you need to know about the upcoming tilt. Here’s a look at the latest NFL game odds, along with a prediction and the best betting picks.
Vikings vs Packers Preview — NFL Week 8
Vikings vs Packers Matchup Information
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (3-4, 2-1 Away) vs. Green Bay Packers (2-4, 1-1 Home)
- Venue & Location: Lambeau Field (Green Bay, WI)
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023
- Game Time: 1 p.m. Eastern Time
- Vikings vs. Packers Week 8 TV Channel: FOX
Vikings vs Packers Odds
NFL game odds courtesy of Bovada as of Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11:27 p.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.
Spread
- Minnesota Vikings -1.5 (-110)
- Green Bay Packers +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under
- Over 41.5 Points (-110)
- Under 41.5 Points (-110)
Moneyline
- Minnesota Vikings -120
- Green Bay Packers +100
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Vikings vs Packers Betting Trends
- Minnesota is 7-3 straight up in its last 10 road games.
- Green Bay is 14-6 straight up in its last 20 home games.
- Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last six games played in October.
- Green Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last eight NFC matchups.
- The total has hit the Under in each of Minensota’s last five games.
- The total has hit the Over in four of Green Bay’s last five home games against Minnesota.
Vikings vs Packers Prediction & Best Bet — NFL Week 8
I was one of many people who didn’t believe in the Vikings last week, but they proved us wrong with a great effort against the 49ers.
Minnesota’s defensive effort played a key role in the upset. The Vikings not only held the 49ers to 65 rushing yards on 22 carries, but they also forced two turnovers (2 interceptions, 1 fumble). It was also the third time in four games that they held their opponents to 17 or fewer points — picking up the win on each occasion.
The good news for the Vikings is that the Packers are struggling to put up points lately. Green Bay is only averaging 17.0 points in its last four games and it certainly doesn’t help that the team has seven turnovers during that stretch.
QB Jordan Love’s play has been frustrating during the Packers’ losing streak. Over the last three games, the former 2020 first-rounder has completed 61.9% of passes while averaging 202.7 passing yards, throwing three TDs to six INTs along the way.
The Packers’ offense is further hurt by a lackluster run game that’s barely producing results. Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillion’s below-average play out of the backfield has only led to 90.8 rushing yards per game and 3.8 yards per carry — both ninth-worst.
Although Green Bay’s run game has looked better in the two previous games, we’ve already gone over how Minnesota silenced San Francisco, which has one of the best rush units in the NFL, on the ground last week.
Is there really any reason to believe that the Packers will be more of a threat?
With a 3-1 record in their last four games, I’m sticking with the Vikings until proven otherwise. They showed a lot of guts last week by sticking it to one of the Super Bowl favorites. The Packers aren’t on the same level as the 49ers and shouldn’t be treated as such.
Love’s struggles will continue and Minnesota’s defense will be there to make him pay. Look for the Vikings to pick up the win before these NFC North rivals meet again in Week 17.
Prediction: Vikings 20, Packers 17
Bet: Vikings -1.5 (-110 on Bovada)
Vikings vs Packers Best Bet – NFL Week 8
Rather than going with a player prop, I’m going with Green Bay to score under 21.5 points as my favorite Vikings vs. Packers bet.
Assuming that the Packers can score 22 or more points is absurd. They haven’t reached scored that many points since Week 2 of the season, finishing with totals of 18, 20, 13, and 17 since then. On top of that, the Vikings have kept opponents to under 21.5 points four times this season, including in three of the last four outings.
Considering how Green Bay scored ZERO points the last time it faced Minnesota without Aaron Rodgers (2017, Week 16), don’t expect much from the Packers’ attack this weekend.
Bet: Packers u21.5 Total Points (-150 on BetOnline)
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