Vikings vs. Packers Week 10 Odds, Prediction and Picks: Cousins Makes Vikings Return at Lambeau
The Minnesota Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in an important NFC North matchup, with newly acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins expected to make his debut.
NFC North Division Winner
Minnesota dropped to 6-2 following a 23-6 loss to Buffalo on Monday, its second consecutive defeat.
Green Bay improved to 6-3 with a convincing 45-27 win over New England, marking its fifth win in six games.
Vikings vs. Packers Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 15 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. FOX carries the game in the United States. In Canada, the game can be streamed nationwide on DAZN through NFL Game Pass, while CTV and RDS carry selected Sunday afternoon NFL games depending on regional coverage.
Conditions should be cool but fairly comfortable for mid-November in Green Bay, with temperatures around 8 to 9°C, a mix of sun and cloud, and light winds. Rain is not expected to be much of a factor.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
Green Bay is a 3.5-point favourite with a -181 money line. Minnesota is +151, while the total is 41.5 points.
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The Packers have won five of their last six games, while Minnesota has lost two straight. The Vikings won the teams’ first meeting 39-22 in September.
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NFL Player Odds and Props
Justin Jefferson Over 78.5 Receiving Yards (-111)
Jefferson remains Minnesota’s primary receiving threat, although the Vikings’ passing attack has struggled with consistency. A reunion with Cousins should improve his opportunities against Green Bay’s secondary.
Jordan Mason Over 44.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Mason provides Minnesota with another rushing option alongside Aaron Jones. His workload could increase if the Vikings prioritize ball control against Green Bay’s improving offence.
Christian Watson Over 75.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Watson caught seven passes for 171 yards and a touchdown against New England. His explosive downfield ability makes him a dangerous target for Jordan Love against Minnesota’s defence.
Matthew Golden Anytime Touchdown (+150)
Golden caught 10 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots. His growing connection with Love provides another scoring threat alongside Watson.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota enters following a disappointing offensive performance against Buffalo. The Vikings managed just six points, highlighting concerns about their quarterback situation. Those problems prompted Tuesday’s trade for Cousins, who returns after previously spending six seasons with Minnesota.
Cousins threw 20 touchdown passes and eight interceptions through nine games with Las Vegas. His familiarity with coach Kevin O’Connell and Jefferson could help Minnesota’s offence, although his limited preparation time could present a challenge.
The Vikings rank near the bottom of the NFL in passing yards and scoring. Their defence must also recover after allowing Buffalo to score 23 points.
Minnesota needs better quarterback play and fewer turnovers to complete a season sweep of Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay enters after its most impressive offensive performance of the season. Love completed 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns against New England, producing a 153.2 passer rating.
Watson and Golden combined for 335 receiving yards, demonstrating the Packers’ explosive passing potential.
However, running back Josh Jacobs fractured a finger during the victory, creating uncertainty about his availability. Kaleb Johnson stepped in with 68 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
Defensively, Green Bay forced four turnovers and recorded four sacks against the Patriots.
The Packers must maintain that pressure against Minnesota, particularly with Cousins expected to make his Vikings debut. Home-field advantage and Love’s recent form give Green Bay the edge.
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