Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Week 12 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/25/2018

Sunday, November 25, 2018

U.S. Bank Stadium

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The Green Bay Packers head to U.S. Bank Stadium to play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Minnesota as 5.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 49.5.

The Packers are 4-5-1 against the spread and their over/under record is 6-4-0. The Vikings are 5-4-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-5-0.

Valuable Green Bay Packers Betting Trends

The Green Bay Packers are 6-4-0 against the over/under

The Green Bay Packers are 4-5-1 against the spread

Important Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends

The Minnesota Vikings are 5-5-0 against the over/under

The Minnesota Vikings are 5-4-1 against the spread

Key Green Bay Packers Injuries

11/18/18 S Kentrell Brice Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 CB Kevin King Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 G Lucas Patrick Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 DL Mike Daniels Foot is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 LB Nick Perry Knee is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 WR Randall Cobb Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 S Raven Greene Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/18/18 CB Bashaud Breeland Groin is questionable Sunday vs Minnesota
11/16/18 TE Jimmy Graham Thumb is out indefinitely
11/06/18 WR Geronimo Allison Groin IR
09/29/18 DL Muhammad Wilkerson Ankle IR
09/25/18 CB Davon House Knee IR
09/04/18 WR Jake Kumerow Shoulder IR
08/10/18 LB Jake Ryan Knee IR

Key Minnesota Vikings Injuries

11/18/18 S Andrew Sendejo Groin is questionable Sunday vs Green Bay
11/18/18 LB Anthony Barr Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Green Bay
11/18/18 TE David Morgan Knee is questionable Sunday vs Green Bay
11/18/18 T Mike Remmers Back is questionable Sunday vs Green Bay
11/04/18 CB Mike Hughes ACL IR
09/10/18 T Aviante Collins Elbow IR
09/04/18 DE Ade Aruna Knee IR
09/04/18 T Cedrick Lang Leg IR
09/04/18 DE Hercules Mata'afa Knee IR
09/04/18 FB Johnny Stanton Leg IR
09/04/18 TE Josiah Price Knee IR
08/10/18 C Nick Easton Neck IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Green Bay Packers are 21st in the National Football League in points scored with 247. They have run 639 plays this year for 3,988 yards, which ranks them 26th in the NFL in total offense. The Packers average 6.2 yards per play, which is 25th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 210 1st downs this season, ranking them 18th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Green Bay has run for 1,088 yards as a unit, which ranks 17th in the league. They've run 214 times, averaging 5.1 yards per rush as a unit. The Packers have been penalized on offense 69 times for 665 yards so far this year, which has them 25th in the NFL in penalties. Aaron Rodgers has passed for 3,073 yards this year. He's completed 238 throws while attempting 385 passes for a completion percentage of 61.8%. His quarterback rating this season is 102.2. He averages 12.9 yards per completion and 8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Green Bay is 26th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 243. They have given up a total of 3,491 yards on D, which is 22nd in the league. The Packers are 24th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has allowed 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 29th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 203 throws on 325 attempts against the Green Bay Packers defense this season, ranking them 21st and 6th in the league. The Green Bay pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,230 yards in the air, which is 23rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 277 attempts for 1,261 yards this season, putting them in 17th place in the NFL against the run. The Packers have had 48 penalties for 357 yards on defense this year. That places them 6th in the league. They've allowed a score on 36.8% of possessions on defense, which is 31st in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Green Bay is 29th in the NFL in punt returns with 20. They've totaled 137 punt return yards and are averaging 6.9 yards per return, which is 2nd in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 19 yards. They have returned 17 kicks for 336 yards on special teams, placing them 10th in kick return yardage. The Packers average 19.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 27 yards this season. They are 21st in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,689. The Green Bay Packers have tried 26 field goals this season and made 20, which is 32nd in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 76.9%. Green Bay Packers kickers have made 92% of their extra points, going 23 for 25 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,754 yards on 40 punts, averaging 43.9 yards per punt. That ranks them 20th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Minnesota Vikings have run for 847 yards as a team, which ranks 7th in the NFL. They've run 211 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Vikings have been penalized on offense 57 times for 465 yards so far this season, which has them 22nd in the league in penalties. They are 10th in the NFL in points scored with 241. They have run 646 plays this season for 3,637 yards, which ranks them 11th in the league in total offense. The Vikings average 5.6 yards per play, which is 13th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 206 1st downs this year, placing them 6th overall as an offensive unit. Kirk Cousins averages 7.2 yards per pass attempt and 10.2 yards per completion. He has completed 289 passes on 409 attempts for a completion percentage of 70.7%. His quarterback rating is 99.3. He has thrown for 2,947 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Vikings rush defense has allowed 260 attempts for 948 yards this year, putting them in 2nd place in the league against the run. Minnesota has committed 65 penalties for 503 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 20th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 36.5% of possessions on defense, which is 3rd in the league. They are 1st in the league in points allowed on defense with 229. They have surrendered a total of 3,208 yards on D, which is 1st in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings are ranked 2nd in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 2nd in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 212 passes on 330 attempts against the Minnesota defense this season, placing them 7th and 19th in the National Football League. The Vikings pass defense has also given up a total of 2,260 yards through the air, which is 2nd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Minnesota Vikings have attempted 21 field goals this season and made 15, which is 9th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 71.4%. Minnesota kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 22 for 23 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,960 yards on 45 punts, averaging 43.6 yards per punt. That places them 32nd in the NFL in punting average. Minnesota is ranked 6th in the league in punt returns with 19. They've accumulated 163 punt return yards and average 8.6 yards per return, which is 7th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 24 yards. They have returned 14 kicks for 339 yards on special teams, ranking 21st in kick return yardage. The Vikings average 24.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 46 yards this year. They are 8th in the league in all-purpose yards with 4,296.

Who will win tonight's Packers/Vikings NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Vikings -5.5

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