Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Week 6 NFL Picks & Parlay 10/15/2017
Sunday, October 15, 2017
U.S. Bank Stadium
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U.S. Bank Stadium is the venue for the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Green Bay as 4 point favorites. The total has been set at 47. The Vikings are 2-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-3-0. The Packers are 3-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 4-1-0.
Valuable Green Bay Packers Betting Trends
The Green Bay Packers are 4-1-0 against the over/under
The Green Bay Packers are 3-2-0 against the spread
Important Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
The Minnesota Vikings are 2-3-0 against the over/under
The Minnesota Vikings are 2-3-0 against the spread
Key Green Bay Packers Injuries
10/09/17 WR Jordy Nelson Hamstring probable Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 T David Bakhtiari Hamstring left last game, "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 LB Joe Thomas Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 S Morgan Burnett Hamstring injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 RB Ty Montgomery Ribs "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 S Kentrell Brice Ankle left last game, "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 CB Kevin King Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
10/08/17 TE Martellus Bennett Foot injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
09/26/17 T Kyle Murphy Foot IR
09/25/17 LS Brett Goode Hamstring IR
09/18/17 T Jason Spriggs Hamstring IR
09/05/17 LB Vince Biegel Foot PUP
09/05/17 DT Montravius Adams Foot IR
09/04/17 T Don Barclay Ankle IR
07/30/17 CB Demetri Goodson ACL PUP
Key Minnesota Vikings Injuries
10/09/17 S Jayron Kearse Groin "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
10/09/17 C Nick Easton Calf left last game, "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
10/09/17 T Rashod Hill Knee "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
10/09/17 QB Sam Bradford Knee left last game, "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
10/09/17 WR Stefon Diggs Groin injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay
10/02/17 RB Dalvin Cook ACL out for season
09/05/17 DE Datone Jones Shoulder IR
09/05/17 QB Teddy Bridgewater Knee PUP
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Green Bay Packers have run for 458 yards as a unit, which ranks 21st in the league. They've run 109 times, averaging 4.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Packers have been penalized on offense 35 times for 266 yards so far this year, which has them 16th in the NFL in penalties. They are 7th in the National Football League in points scored with 137. They have run 318 plays this year for 1,683 yards, which ranks them 11th in the NFL in total offense. The Packers average 5.3 yards per play, which is 13th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 114 1st downs this season, ranking them 4th overall as an offensive unit. Aaron Rodgers has completed 126 throws while attempting 189 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. He has passed for 1,367 yards this year. He averages 10.8 yards per completion and 7.2 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 104.1.
Defensive Statistics
The Packers rush defense has given up 140 attempts for 607 yards this season, putting them in 22nd place in the NFL against the run. They have had 36 penalties for 284 yards on defense this year. That places them 16th in the league. They've allowed a score on 36% of possessions on defense, which is 17th in the NFL. Green Bay is 20th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 112. They have given up a total of 1,606 yards on D, which is 13th in the league. The Packers are 20th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has allowed 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 17th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 100 throws on 151 attempts against the Green Bay Packers defense this season, ranking them 13th and 8th in the league. The Green Bay pass defense has also surrendered a total of 999 yards in the air, which is 10th overall in total pass defense.
Special Teams Stats
The Green Bay Packers have tried 4 field goals this season and made 4, which is 25th in the league. Green Bay Packers kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 7 for 7 this season. Their punters have accumulated 634 yards on 14 punts, averaging 45.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 19th in the NFL in punting average. Green Bay is 12th in the NFL in punt returns with 7. They've totaled 70 punt return yards and are averaging 10 yards per return, which is 9th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 33 yards. They are 11th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,244.
Useful Offensive Statistics
The Minnesota Vikings are 17th in the NFL in points scored with 99. They have run 314 plays this season for 1,785 yards, which ranks them 5th in the league in total offense. The Vikings average 5.7 yards per play, which is 10th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 94 1st downs this year, placing them 14th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Minnesota has run for 591 yards as a team, which ranks 8th in the NFL. They've run 140 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Vikings have been penalized on offense 32 times for 313 yards so far this season, which has them 24th in the league in penalties. Case Keenum has thrown for 895 yards this season. He has completed 78 passes on 121 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.5%. His quarterback rating this season is 97.6. He averages 7.4 yards per pass attempt and 11.5 yards per completion.
Defensive Statistics
Minnesota is 12th in the league in points allowed on defense with 93. They have surrendered a total of 1,546 yards on D, which is 11th in the NFL. The Vikings are ranked 11th in yards per play allowed with 5.1. Their pass defense has given up 6.3 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 19th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 110 passes on 169 attempts against the Minnesota defense this season, placing them 22nd and 17th in the National Football League. The Vikings pass defense has also given up a total of 1,146 yards through the air, which is 22nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 122 attempts for 400 yards this year, putting them in 10th place in the league against the run. The Minnesota Vikings have committed 37 penalties for 276 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 13th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 35.2% of possessions on defense, which is 15th in the league.
Special Teams Stats
Minnesota is ranked 29th in the league in punt returns with 3. They've accumulated 23 punt return yards and average 7.7 yards per return, which is 16th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 13 yards. They have returned 7 kicks for 180 yards on special teams, ranking 4th in kick return yardage. The Vikings average 25.7 yards per kick return and have a long of 39 yards this year. They are 3rd in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,430. The Minnesota Vikings have attempted 6 field goals this season and made 6, which is 12th in the National Football League. Minnesota kickers have made 75% of their extra points, going 6 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 472 yards on 11 punts, averaging 42.9 yards per punt. That places them 28th in the NFL in punting average.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Vikings +4 and over 47 total points
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