Vikings vs Packers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2026
Last updated: Dec 30, 2025, 4:21AM | Published: Dec 30, 2025, 1:50AM
The Minnesota Vikings will face 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 prediction and tips for the Vikings vs Packers game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Minnesota vs Green Bay NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 71% chance of winning against 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 listed here:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.34, Packers $3.35
- Line: Vikings -6.5 ($1.91), Packers +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 36.5 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 $1.34 and the Packers at $3.35.
The Vikings are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Packers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Packers (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 36.5 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 (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 36.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Vikings vs Packers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Green Bay at $3.35 with Bet365
- Line: Packers +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 36.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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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 21-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Minnesota vs Green Bay game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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 latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Packers.
Jacobs has a 12.1% chance of getting in for six first at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Packers RB has a 56.9% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 9.5% probability
- Jordan Addison: 8.8% probability
- Josh Oliver: 7.5% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 6.9% probability
- Aaron Jones: 6.5% probability
Packers First TD Tips
- Josh Jacobs: 12.1% probability
- Christian Watson: 5.1% probability
- Jayden Reed: 4.3% probability
- Romeo Doubs: 3.9% probability
- Emanuel Wilson: 3.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Justin Jefferson: 30.8% probability
- Jordan Addison: 28.8% probability
- Josh Oliver: 25.2% probability
- Jalen Nailor: 23.5% probability
- Aaron Jones: 22.2% probability
Packers Anytime TD Tips
- Josh Jacobs: 56.9% probability
- Christian Watson: 29.6% probability
- Jayden Reed: 25.5% probability
- Romeo Doubs: 23.7% probability
- Emanuel Wilson: 23.1% probability
Vikings-Packers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Max Brosmer is projected for 171 passing yards, while the Packers' Malik Willis is expected to throw for 180 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Max Brosmer: 171 projected passing yards
Packers Starting QB
- Malik Willis: 180 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 65 projected yards
- Ty Chandler: 21 projected yards
- Zavier Scott: 8 projected yards
Packers Rushing Yards
- Josh Jacobs: 58 projected yards
- Malik Willis: 32 projected yards
- Emanuel Wilson: 27 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 52 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 40 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 26 projected yards
- Josh Oliver: 21 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 15 projected yards
Packers Receiving Yards
- Christian Watson: 35 projected yards
- Jayden Reed: 31 projected yards
- Romeo Doubs: 28 projected yards
- Luke Musgrave: 16 projected yards
- Josh Jacobs: 12 projected yards
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Vikings vs Packers: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Vikings and Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start 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 stated.
Conclusion
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