Packers vs. Vikings Free Pick
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (ATS Consultants) – With Christian Ponder back under center, will the Vikings cover as a sizable home underdog tonight versus the Packers at 8:30PM ET on Sunday Night Football?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Packers are 9.5-point favorites over the Vikings while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47 points. Green Bay is 4-2 overall and 1-2 on the road, while Minnesota is 1-5 overall and 1-2 at home.
Line Movement: The Packers opened as 10-point favorites and the line has been bet down to 9.5 at most online and Vegas sports books, while the over/under total opened at 50.5 and has been bet down to 47.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 81% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Packers. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Free Pick: Take Green Bay. According to latest NFL trends, the Packers are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven meetings with the Vikings and 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus a team with a losing record. Green Bay is also 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall, 25-9 ATS in its last 34 division games and 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games versus NFC opponents. On the other side, the Vikings are -14 against the spread in their last five games versus NFC opponents and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall.
The Vikings were forced to turn back to Christian Ponder at quarterback because Josh Freeman has a concussion. It won’t matter. Adrian Peterson is banged up and their defense won’t stop Aaron Rodgers, even without Jermichael Finley, James Jones and Randall Cobb.
2013 NFL WEEK 8 FREE PICK: GREEN BAY PACKERS -9.5
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