The NFL betting odds for this week’s matchup between NFC North rivals Minnesota and Green Bay has the Packers as a favorite at home, and all eyes will be on Brett Favre, who is making his return to Lambeau Field, but this time as a Viking, which may bring some boos (and more) from Packer fans.
Vikings vs Packers odds – Sunday, November 1, 4:15 PM ET
The Vikings (6-1) had their winning start snapped last week, falling 27-17 at Pittsburgh due to a pair of turnovers that were returned for scores. Favre went 34-of-51 for 334 yards and a pick, while Adrian Peterson ran 18 times for 69 yards and a score for the Vikings, who also committed 11 penalties. Minnesota will go into this massive showdown with some injury worries, as cornerback Antonio Winfield (foot) will miss his second straight game, along with receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and linebacker E.J. Henderson (knee). With all these injuries to important players, the Vikings’ status as online sports betting favorites could be in trouble.
The Packers (4-2) romped over Cleveland 31-3 at the Dawg Pound, and Aaron Rodgers went 15-of-20 for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Grant was out of his mind on the ground, running for 148 yards and a score as the Packers racked up 460 yards. Defensively, the Packers gave up 139 yards against an atrocious Cleveland offense while forcing a pair of turnovers. The Packers have taken their last two games by a combined score of 57-3, but it was against Detroit and the Browns. After losing to Minnesota in Week 4, this week will be a better test of where the Packers are in regards to the postseason.
Sportsbook betting lines have the Packers as a 3-point favorite at Lambeau, and Minnesota has dropped their last three on the frozen tundra, and seven of their last 10 overall. The entire sports world will be watching this game, and you can imagine how much Favre wants to win this game, which is why the Packers get the edge at home to avenge their Week 4 loss. Favre will go into hero mode, which isn’t necessary when you have the league’s best running back in Peterson. Green Bay will have to do a better job in protecting Rodgers, who was sacked eight times in Minnesota, because Rodgers can pick apart anyone with time in the pocket.
NFL football betting pick: Green Bay -3
