Vikings vs Packers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 1:50AM
The Minnesota Vikings will sqaure off with the Green Bay Packers in NFL Week 18 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Vikings vs Packers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs Green Bay NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings an 89% chance of beating the Packers in Week 18 of the NFL season.
Vikings vs Packers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.17, Packers $5.50
- Line: Vikings -13 ($1.91), Packers +13 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 37 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Vikings at $1.17 and the Packers at $5.50.
The Vikings are listed as 13-point favourites against the Packers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Packers (+13) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 37 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Packers (+13) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 37-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Vikings vs Packers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.17 with Bet365
- Line: Packers +13 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 37 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Vikings vs Packers betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Vikings vs Packers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 18 is the Vikings winning 23-13.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Vikings vs Packers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Packers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Jordan Mason is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Packers.
Mason has a 15.5% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB has a 49.7% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 15.5% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 9.8% probability
- Jordan Addison: 7.5% probability
- J.J. McCarthy: 5.9% probability
- Josh Oliver: 5.4% probability
Packers First TD Tips
- Emanuel Wilson: 6.8% probability
- Chris Brooks: 4.2% probability
- Christian Watson: 3.2% probability
- Matthew Golden: 3.2% probability
- Jayden Reed: 3.0% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Jordan Mason: 49.7% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 35.3% probability
- Jordan Addison: 28.2% probability
- J.J. McCarthy: 23.1% probability
- Josh Oliver: 21.2% probability
Packers Anytime TD Tips
- Emanuel Wilson: 32.3% probability
- Chris Brooks: 21.4% probability
- Christian Watson: 16.8% probability
- Matthew Golden: 16.5% probability
- Jayden Reed: 15.7% probability
Vikings-Packers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' J.J. McCarthy is projected for 195 passing yards, while the Packers' Clayton Tune is expected to throw for just 147 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- J.J. McCarthy: 195 projected passing yards
Packers Starting QB
- Clayton Tune: 147 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Jordan Mason: 71 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 20 projected yards
- J.J. McCarthy: 15 projected yards
Packers Rushing Yards
- Emanuel Wilson: 51 projected yards
- Chris Brooks: 42 projected yards
- Clayton Tune: 13 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 74 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 41 projected yards
- Josh Oliver: 23 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 23 projected yards
- Jordan Mason: 11 projected yards
Packers Receiving Yards
- Matthew Golden: 35 projected yards
- Bo Melton: 32 projected yards
- Jayden Reed: 18 projected yards
- Josh Whyle: 17 projected yards
- Christian Watson: 15 projected yards
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Vikings vs Packers: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Vikings and Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Green Bay predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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