The Green Bay Packers opened as a 2.5-point favorite against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, according to odds from BetMGM.
The line suggests that sportsbooks believe Jordan Love will return from a two-game absence and start against the unbeaten Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday.
The over/under is 43.5 points, which also suggests Love will return. The over/under for Packers-Titans last week was 37.
Love practiced in a limited capacity all last week but was inactive for Sunday’s win over the Titans. He will be over three weeks post-injury by kickoff on Sunday. Malik Willis started each of the last two weeks, including a dominant 30-14 win in Tennessee last Sunday.
Unless the line moves, this week will be the first time the Packers are betting favorites this season. They were 2-point underdogs in Week 1 (at PHI), 2.5-point underdogs in Week 2 (vs. IND) and 3.0-point underdogs in Week 3 (at TEN). Matt LaFleur’s team has won back-to-back games as underdogs with Willis under center.
The Vikings have also won as underdogs each of the last two weeks. They closed as 4-point underdogs against the 49ers and 1.5-point underdogs against the Texans.
One betting note: The under has hit on all three of the Vikings wins this season.
More information on Love’s playing status might not be known until later in the week. The Packers will release an initial injury report on Wednesday and a final injury report — with status designations — on Friday. It’s possible Love will be limited all week and questionable to play come Friday.