The Green Bay Packers (12-3) will host the NFC North-rival Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in a primetime showdown on Sunday Night Football. Last week, the Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns in a Christmas Day affair, Green Bay's fourth straight victory. Minnesota's playoff chances took a hit in Week 16 after the Vikings fell to the Los Angeles Rams 30-23. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss tonight's contest after testing positive for COVID-19.

Kickoff from Lambeau Field is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Green Bay is favored by 12.5 points in the latest Vikings vs. Packers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 42. Before making any Vikings vs. Packers picks, you NEED to check out the latest NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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The model knows Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having yet another MVP-caliber season.  Rodgers has completed 64 percent of his throws for 3,689 passing yards. The three-time MVP is currently tied for fourth in the NFL in passing touchdowns (33) while having a league-high 67.8 QBR. Over the past five weeks, Rodgers has thrown 16 touchdowns. 

The model also knows Minnesota receiver Justin Jefferson has dominated in his sophomore campaign. Jefferson is ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in multiple league categories. The former LSU standout is fifth in receptions (97), second in receiving yards (1,451), and tied for sixth in receiving touchdowns (nine). The two-time Pro Bowl selection has registered six games with 100-plus receiving yards. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Vikings vs. Packers on Sunday Night Football. We can tell you it's leaning Over the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any Vikings vs. Packers picks of your own.

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