Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and predictions

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The Minnesota Vikings (12-2) and Seattle Seahawks (8-6) meet Sunday. Kickoff from Lumen Field is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Vikings vs. Seahawks odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Minnesota demolished the Chicago Bears 30-12 on Monday Night Football while covering as a 7-point home favorite. The Vikings were able to overcome some sloppiness — they had 10 penalties for 56 yards — thanks to 24 first downs and 329 total yards from their offense, compared to 16 and 284, respectively, for Chicago. The Vikings have won 7 straight games.

Seattle was embarrassed 30-13 by the visiting Green Bay Packers Dec. 15 as a 2.5-point underdog. Seattle’s offense was abysmal in the loss, mustering 208 total yards and only 14 first downs while committing 2 turnovers. Part of its offensive struggles could be attributed to losing QB Geno Smith (leg) after he took a low hit in the third quarter — he plans to play Sunday, though.

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Vikings at Seahawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Seahawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -3 (-110) | Seahawks +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Seahawks key injuries

Vikings

FB C.J. Ham (ankle) questionable
CB Fabian Moreau (hip) out
S Harrison Smith (foot) questionable

Seahawks

LB Trevis Gipson (ankle) out

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Vikings at Seahawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahakws 21, Vikings 17

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Seahawks (+130) to pick up the win here, as they are still fighting to make the postseason, while the Vikings have already clinched a playoff berth.

The Seahawks are also 7-1 in the last 8 meetings between these teams, but I recommend passing here because a Seattle cover is more likely than a straight-up (SU) win.

If you are okay with doubling down, then you can place a wager on both the ML and the spread.

Against the spread

BET SEAHAWKS +3 (-110).

Seattle has covered the spread in 4 of its last 5 games overall. The Seahawks are also 5-3 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

The Seahawks have played well against the Vikings lately, winning 7 of the last 8 meetings, so backing them to cover here — even though they’re underdogs — is worth the slight risk.

Be aware that the Vikings have been the better team both SU and ATS this season, so this bet does come with some risk.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 42.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 2 of Minnesota’s last 3 games and is 9-5 for the Vikings this season. For Seattle, the Under is 6-2 in its last 8 games.

The Under has also hit in back-to-back meetings and is 4-1 in the last 5.

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