NFL Odds Week 8: Vikings vs Packers Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 8 of the NFL season resumes with a loser leaves town game in the NFC North between the Vikings and Packers. Both teams enter the week with just two wins, so Green Bay finds itself tagged as a short favorite despite riding a three-game losing streak. Coverage begins from Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 8 Vikings vs Packers: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers Odds

• Opening point spread: Packers -1.5
• Opening moneyline: Packers -125/Vikings +105
• Opening total: Over/Under 43 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Green Bay opened -1.5 and got to -2.5 (-105) Monday in BetMGM's NFL odds Week 8 market. But Tuesday, the line jumped the fence to Vikings -1, and the Vikes went to -1.5 Thursday.

On Saturday, Minnesota inched to -1, where they remain now. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 2/1 on the Vikes.

The total made its way down from 43.5 to 41.5 by Thursday, went to 42 a few hours later, then Saturday returned to 41.5. Ticket count is almost 2/1 on the Under, but money is almost 2/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: In the aftermath of Minnesota's surprising win over San Francisco on Monday night, PointsBet had this game a pick 'em Tuesday. But the line moved to Vikings -1 shortly thereafter and briefly got to -1.5 late Tuesday night.

The Vikes are now -1 again while attracting 82% of early bets and 59% of early money.

"The Packers struggled against a Denver defense that was awful prior to last week," Meenan said. "The public money has come for the Vikings to win here. This is a line that I expect could move further later in the week, in what is a huge matchup for both teams’ playoff hopes.”

The total is painted to 43, with no movement this week. The Under is seeing 55% of bets/53% of dollars.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Green Bay (2-4 SU/3-3 ATS) is on a three-game SU and ATS slide. In Week 7, the Packers were 1.5-point road pups against an also-struggling Denver unit and lost on a late field goal, 19-17.

Minnesota (2-4 SU/2-3-1 ATS) looks nothing like a team that made the playoffs last year. The Vikings still have Week 7 work to do, hosting San Francisco on Monday night.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Vikings vs Packers Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

This looks like a great buy low/sell high spot. The Vikings are flying high after Monday night's shocking win over the 49ers, but that's the exact spot to sell on a team, and the Packers are playing for their season.

Matt LaFleur is 14-6 ATS (70%) after a loss. He's also 16-7 ATS (70%) as an underdog, including 4-2 ATS as a division dog. Jordan Love already won outright earlier this season as a short home dog. You don't get to bet on the Packers as home underdogs often. They've only been dogs of 2+ points nine times since 2006 when the starting QB plays, and they're 7-2 ATS in those games.

Pick: Packers +1.5 (-110)

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 8: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Vikings vs Packers

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

Kirk Cousins is 2-7 ATS in his last nine starts on short rest. He’s 5-8 ATS on short rest with Vikings.

For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 8 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson