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Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Minnesota Vikings (3-4) rekindle their divisional rivalry with the Green Bay Packers (2-4) when they meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Lambeau Field in a game broadcast on FOX. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vikings vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings were left for dead at 0-3, but have won 3 of their last 4 games and, if the playoffs started today, Minnesota would be the last Wild Card team in the NFC. The Vikings got themselves back in the playoff conversation Monday night with a 22-17 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Packers are on the other side of the coin. After starting 2-1, Green Bay has lost 3 straight – the most recent being a 19-17 loss to the Broncos. Key injuries on both sides of the ball have taken a toll on the NFL’s youngest team, and the Packers’ record reflects its lack of depth.

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Vikings at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Packers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -1.5 (-110) | Packers +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Packers key injuries

Vikings

G Ezra Cleveland (foot) questionable
WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) out

Packers

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) questionable
TE Luke Musgrave (ankle) questionable
C Josh Myers (ankle) questionable

Vikings at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 20, Packers 16

Moneyline

PASS

This is insurance in the event of a tie (these two tied at Lambeau Field in 2018). The Vikings have played more 1-score games since the start of 2022 (18) than any team in the league.

1.5 points isn’t a lot to give away, and it’s cheaper to take the spread.

Against the spread

TAKE VIKINGS -1.5 (-110)

The Vikings are 3-3-1 against the spread and the Packers are 3-3 ATS, so there isn’t a clear indicator here.

When this line opened Monday, the Packers were favored despite losing to the struggling Broncos. That changed after the Vikings beat the 49ers and vaulted themselves back into playoff contention.

The Vikings have played their best defensively when facing young quarterbacks and defensive coordinator Brian Flores unleashing blitz pressure. Their 3 wins have all come against young QBs (Bryce Young, Justin Fields and Brock Purdy). Jordan Love will have to play extremely well not to be the next victim.

Over/Under

TAKE UNDER 42 (-110)

The Vikings haven’t scored more than 22 points in their last 4 games, which includes all 3 of their wins this season. The Packers have just 68 points in their last 4 games with weekly totals of 18, 20, 13 and 17.

Hitting Over 42 points is going to require both teams to approach or surpass 20 points. Given the status of both of these offenses, for this game not to stay Under will likely require at least 1 defensive or special teams touchdown.

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Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers (2-3) face the Denver Broncos (1-5) Sunday. Kickoff from Empower Field at Mile High is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Broncos odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Green Bay was off last week and is coming off back-to-back losses. QB Jordan Love has gone cold since starting the season out red hot. Love has completed 55.5% (90 of 162) of his passes for 1,083 yards, 8 TDs, and 6 INTs. The Packers have had their offensive struggles in the last 3 games, only scoring 51 points over that stretch. Green Bay has had trouble with its rushing attack, only racking up 408 total rushing yards, good for 3rd-worst in the NFL.

Denver has had more than a week off since losing 19-8 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football, failing to cover as a 10.5-point underdog. The Broncos have had a lot of problems this season with turnovers and defense being the main issues. The Broncos have allowed 2,642 total opposing yards, which is worst in the NFL, while also committing the 3rd-most turnovers (11).

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Packers at Broncos odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Broncos -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers -1 (-110) | Broncos +1 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Broncos key injuries

Packers

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
S Zayne Anderson (hamstring) questionable
LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) questionable
G Elgton Jenkins (knee) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
S Darnell Savage (calf) questionable
CB Eric Stokes (foot) out
LB Quay Walker (knee) questionable
DT Devonte Wyatt (knee) questionable

Broncos

LB Baron Browning (knee) out
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) doubtful
S Justin Simmons (hip) questionable

Packers at Broncos picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 28, Broncos 24

Moneyline

BET PACKERS (-115).

Both the Packers and Broncos struggle to get takeaways, but Denver turns the ball over a lot more than the Packers do. Denver has 11 turnovers on the year compared to Green Bay’s 6 — all of which were Love interceptions. If Love can torch this Broncos defense while also committing 1-or-fewer turnovers, the Packers will win.

Against the spread

BET PACKERS -1 (-110).

I like the Packers to cover here as their defense is just slightly better than that of the Broncos. Neither team has run the ball well to this point of the season, but I expect the Packers’ talented RB duo of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon to change that narrative vs. this terrible Denver defense. If those 2 can find success on the ground, it will alleviate some pressure off of Love and will help the Packers cover here.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 45 (-110).

Both of these squads struggle defensively, and with this banged-up Packers defense, I expect that to continue to be true here. Denver’s defense has allowed even the worst offenses in the NFL to score points, allowing opposing squads to score 30+ in 4 of its 6 games. Denver allows a league-worst 440.3 opponent yards per game, while the Packers allow 337.8.

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Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders Week 5 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers (2-2) and the Las Vegas Raiders (1-3) meet for a Week 5 matchup on Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Raiders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers have alternated wins and losses in 4 games overall this season. Green Bay opened with a perfect 3-0 ATS record, but it failed to cover in Week 4 in a Thursday night loss at home against the Detroit Lions, falling 34-20 as a 2.5-point underdog. The Over has hit in 3 of 4 games for the Pack this season.

The Raiders were dumped 24-17 on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, pushing as 7-point underdogs at most shops as the Under (49) connected. After winning on the road in Denver in Week 1, the Silver and Black have dropped 3 in a row, while going 0-2-1 ATS. The Under is 3-1 overall for the Raiders this season.

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Packers at Raiders odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Raiders -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-104) | Raiders -1.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Packers at Raiders key injuries

Packers

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
S Zayne Anderson (hamstring) out
LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) out
FS Rudy Ford (oblique) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
CB Eric Stokes (foot) questionable

Raiders

WR Davante Adams (shoulder) questionable
CB Jakorlan Bennett (hamstring, shoulder) questionable
CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) out
CB David Long (ankle) questionable

Packers at Raiders picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 23, Raiders 19

Moneyline

GREEN BAY (+114) is a solid play on the moneyline as short ‘dogs.

QB Jordan Love and the passing attack should find a little extra breathing room with Hobbs sidelined, and perhaps as many as 3 total members of the secondary in street clothes.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo returns from concussion to start, but it’s possible his best weapon, WR Davante Adams, can’t suit up against his former team due to a shoulder ailment. He didn’t practice until a limited session Saturday. There is just too much risk backing Las Vegas (-134).

Against the spread

Playing Green Bay +1.5 (-104) makes very little sense vs. the moneyline, unless you are dead-set on this game being a 1-point victory for the Raiders -1.5 (-118).

AVOID, as taking the underdog with such small point totals makes zero sense.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-115) is the lean, but go small.

We’ve seen the Under cash in 3 of 4 games overall for the Raiders, while the Over is 3-1 in 4 games for the Packers. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games against AFC opponents for Green Bay, however, while the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 for Vegas against NFC foes.

More importantly, the Raiders offense has managed 18 or fewer points in all 4 games to date, while the Packers are averaging just 19.0 PPG in the past 2 outings. Points should be at a premium, with the Carlson Brothers, PKs Anders Carlson (Packers) and Daniel Carlson (Raiders), seeing plenty of field-goal opportunities.

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First look: Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders odds and lines

Looking at Monday’s Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Green Bay Packers (2-2) and Las Vegas Raiders (1-3) tussle in Week 5’s Monday Night Football. Kickoff at Allegiant Stadium Monday is at 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN). Below, we look at Packers vs. Raiders odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s NFL picks and predictions.

Green Bay lost to the Detroit Lions 34-20 (as a +2.5) in Week 4. The Packers were outgained 401 yards to 230. They head into Week 5 ranked 27th in the league in total yards (280.8 yards per game).

The Raiders lost to the San Diego Chargers 24-17 Sunday (+7 push). They have lost 3 straight games, the last 2 in 1-possession games. Los Angeles ranks 26th in the NFL in total yards (281.8).

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Packers at Raiders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Packers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Raiders +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers -2 (-110) | Raiders +2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2023 betting stats

ML: Packers 2-2 | Raiders 1-3
ATS: Packers 3-1 | Raiders 1-2-1
O/U: Packers 3-1 | Raiders 1-3

Packers vs. Raiders head-to-head

The Packers and Raiders are meeting for just the 15th time (including postseason). Green Bay has won 8 straight games going back to 1990, and it leads the series 15-9.

The last 4 meetings (2007-19) have resulted in Packers wins against the spread. The Over cashed in all 4 of those games.

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Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Week 4 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Detroit Lions (2-1) and the Green Bay Packers (2-1) meet on Thursday Night Football in Week 4 at Lambeau Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lions vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Lions play on the road on a Thursday night for the 2nd time in 4 games this season. Detroit opened the season with a 21-20 upset win against the Kansas City Chiefs, its 2nd straight regular-season primetime victory dating back to Week 18 last season. The Lions haven’t won 3 straight games under the lights since 1998.

The Packers and QB Jordan Love rallied for an 18-17 victory despite entering the 4th quarter down 17-0, covering for the 3rd time in as many outings. The Under result in Week 3 was the team’s first of the season. Green Bay lost to Detroit in Week 18 at home last season in primetime, and it is just 1-4 in the past 5 games under the lights.

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Lions at Packers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions -124 (bet $124 to win $100) | Packers +106 (bet $100 to win $106)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions -1.5 (-110) | Packers +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lions at Packers key injuries

Lions

FB Jason Cabinda (knee) questionable
RB David Montgomery (thigh) questionable
CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring, knee) questionable
OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) questionable

Packersa

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
OL David Bakhtiari (knee) questionable
LB De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) questionable
LB Rashan Gary (knee) questionable
OL Elgton Jenkins (knee) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable

Lions at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 25, Packers 20

Moneyline

The LIONS (-124) are worth a roll of the dice to go 2-for-2 on Thursday night. Detroit enters the game in a lot of better shape from a health perspective.

The Packers have struggled on offense with Jones missing the past 2 games, and Watson sitting for all 3 games so far. Love showed a lot of poise, grit and determination leading a comeback last week, but the Lions are quite a bit more talented than the New Orleans team that Green Bay barely squeaked by.

Against the spread

The LIONS -1.5 (-110) are a little bit cheaper ATS than the moneyline, and therefore the better play is laying the small number of points — unless you feel the Lions are only going to win by a single point, or you think the game will end in a tie.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Under cashed in both meetings between these NFC North rivals last season, with the Lions averaging 17.5 points per game (PPG) and allowing just 12.5 PPG in 2 Detroit wins. The Under is 6-3 in the past 9 meetings overall, with a slight 3-2 Under advantage in the past 5 battles at Lambeau.

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New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers Week 3 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The New Orleans Saints (2-0) travel to Lambeau Field Sunday to take on the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in Week 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Saints vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday Night Football to push as 3-point road favorites. QB Derek Carr had a subpar game going 21-of-36 passing for 228 yards and an interception while QB Taysom Hill carried the ball 9 times for 75 yards which allowed them to open the offense. It was RB Tony Jones Jr. who did the scoring for New Orleans, notching 2 touchdowns and 34 yards on 12 carries.

Green Bay fell 25-24 on the road against the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday but covered as 3-point underdogs. QB Jordan Love only threw for 151 yards but had 3 TDs, 2 of which to rookie WR Jayden Reed. RB AJ Dillion rushed the ball 15 times for 55 yards with a long of 8 yards as RB Aaron Jones missed the game due to a hamstring injury. The Packers took a 24-12 lead into the 4th quarter but gave up a touchdown and 2 field goals while being held off the board.

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Saints at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Saints +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Packers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints +1.5 (-110) | Packers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saints at Packers key injuries

Saints

CB Paulson Adebo (hamstring) questionable
TE Foster Moreau (ankle) doubtful
RB Jamaal Williams (hamstring) out

Packers

CB Jaire Alexander (back) questionable
OL David Bakhtiari (rest, knee) questionable
LB Rashan Gary (knee) questionable
G Elgton Jenkins (knee) out
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
LB Lukas Van Ness (elbow) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable

Saints at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Saints 27, Packers 21

Moneyline

BET SAINTS (+100).

The Packers are not at full strength as they are facing numerous injuries including their top CB and RB. The Saints have found ways to inch out both their wins this season — by a combined margin of just 4 points — and will find a way to do so on the road again Sunday.

Carr needs to perform better than he did on Monday in Week 2, but with WRs Chris Olave and Michael Thomas looking better and better each week, he should be able to do just that. Expect Lambeau to be energetic in the Packers’ first home game of the season, but expect New Orleans to stay undefeated.

Against the spread

BET SAINTS +1.5 (-110).

Green Bay is beat up and even if some of the players currently on the injury report play, they will see limited reps compared to usual. The Saints’ offense has been averaging 372 yards per game so far this season while the Packers are averaging just 286. On the reverse, the Saints are allowing just 277.5 yards per game compared to the Packers 393.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 42.5 (-110).

The Packers have eclipsed 43 points in each of their games this season and will rally off the crowd’s energy in their home opener. Both teams combined allow an average of just under 700 yards per game and with injuries for both teams’ secondaries, expect points to come easier than usual.

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Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers (1-0) and Atlanta Falcons (1-0) meet Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Falcons odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers are coming off a 38-20 win as 1-point underdogs at the Chicago Bears as the Over (41) cashed last Sunday. QB Jordan Love threw for 3 TDs and RB Aaron Jones rushed for a TD and caught another. Jones injured his hamstring on the 35-yard TD catch and is questionable for Sunday.

The Falcons covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites with a 24-10 win vs. the Carolina Panthers as the Under (40.5) hit in Week 1. RB Bijan Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, caught a TD pass and broke off a 21-yard run that set up a 3-yard rushing TD from RB Tyler Allgeier.

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Packers at Falcons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Falcons -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-105) | Falcons -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Falcons key injuries

Packers

OL David Bakhtiari (rest, knee) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) questionable
LB Quay Walker (concussion) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable

Falcons

LB Troy Andersen (concussion) out
CB Jeff Okudah (foot) questionable

Packers at Falcons picks and predictions

Prediction

Falcons 20, Packers 17

Moneyline

The FALCONS (-130) confused many bettors when their regular season wins total rose to 8.5 in the offseason, even though they do have the easiest strength of schedule. While QB Desmond Ridder was underwhelming in Week 1 — throwing for just 115 yards and 1 TD — the defense looked as good as expected and held Carolina to just 10 points.

The market was skeptical about Love replacing QB Aaron Rodgers in the offseason. However, Packers support started pouring in after Love looked good in preseason and even moved Green Bay’s line from +2.5 to +1 at the Bears. While I do believe the Packers are better than we expected in the offseason, I’m not jumping on the Love bandwagon just yet.

Don’t overreact to Week 1. The Falcons are doing what we expected them to do, while Love may come back down to Earth after overperforming last time out.

BET FALCONS (-130).

Against the spread

While I do believe Atlanta will cover, it pains me to recommend Falcons -1.5 (-110) when Falcons +1.5 (-110) was available on Tuesday. If you like the Falcons and refuse to pay -130 on the moneyline, I would bet this spread now before it potentially goes up closer to kickoff.

LEAN FALCONS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

I like the idea of Atlanta’s defense continuing to play well while Love regresses and looks more like a QB on the road with limited experience. As long as Ridder doesn’t drastically improve Sunday, the combination of these factors should help the Under hit.

BET UNDER 40 (-110).

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Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears open their 2023 NFL regular seasons at the Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers open up a new era, as QB Jordan Love takes over under center for the departed QB Aaron Rodgers. Technically, it is Love’s 2nd career NFL start, as he got the nod Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City when Rodgers tested positive for COVID.

The Bears hope the 9th time is a charm. Packers coach Matt LaFleur enters this game 8-for-8 against Chicago in his NFL career. The Bears brought in WR DJ Moore in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, giving QB Justin Fields a legitimate downfield threat.

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Packers at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Saturday at 11:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bears -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-110) | Bears -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Bears key injuries

Packers

WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) out

Bears

TE Robert Tonyan (back) questionable

Packers at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 23, Packers 19

Moneyline

The BEARS (-125) are going to break the streak, as the Packers (-105) head into Week 1 shorthanded.

Love will get the starting nod, but Watson’s loss is huge for the offense, as the new signal caller has to make his way without his WR1. And if Doubs is also sidelined, that would be a huge problem for Love.

Against the spread

The BEARS -1.5 (-110) are a better play laying the small amount of points, as it costs slightly less. Unless you believe the Bears are only going to win by a single point, if you like Chicago, it makes more sense to bet the spread than just play it straight up.

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Over/Under

OVER 41.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 meetings in this series. However, the Packers will have difficulty scoring without Watson on the field, but they still have the versatile RB Aaron Jones.

The Bears can run the ball well, with Fields, as well as RBs D’Onta Foreman and Khalil Herbert. Add Moore into this offense, giving the team a legit downfield threat, and we should see an uptick in scoring in Chitown.

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Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) and Green Bay Packers (1-1) meet Saturday in Week 3 preseason action. Kickoff from Lambeau Field is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Seahawks vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Seattle beat the Dallas Cowboys 22-14 last week to stay undefeated in the preseason. Seattle played a good number of starters on both sides of the ball in that win, and they looked solid. Starting QB Geno Smith went 5 of 6 for 46 yards and his backup, QB Drew Lock, went 5 of 6 for 119 yards.

Coach Pete Carroll won’t play the starters heavily vs. Green Bay. He has indicated that Lock will get significant playing time yet again.

Green Bay lost 21-17 to the New England Patriots in Week 2. Starting QB Jordan Love and some of the other starters saw action. Love went 5-for-8 for 84 yards and 1 TD. Rookie QB Sean Clifford, who has been announced as the Packers’ backup QB, saw significant playing time vs. New England.

Coach Matt LaFleur said he plans to play Love and most of the starting unit vs. Seattle, but there’s no indication of how much they will play.

Seahawks at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Packers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks +3 (-110) | Packers -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Seahawks at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 27, Packers 23

Moneyline

LEAN SEAHAWKS (-130).

Many of Seattle’s brightest stars have not seen any time in the preseason, and that is likely to continue for this game, but I don’t think it will matter much. Lock has looked very solid and has proven he can lead this preseason offense. I expect Lock to post yet another solid outing and lead the Seahawks to an undefeated preseason record.

Against the spread

BET SEAHAWKS +3 (-110).

Clifford and Love have both been pretty solid so far for Green Bay, but Lock and the Seahawks are on a tear right now. The Seahawks have seen production from their starters in their limited minutes, and have also seen production from some unexpected places, like undrafted free agent WR Jake Bobo.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 40.5 (-105).

The Seahawks have scored 20+ points in each preseason game and the Packers can put up big numbers, like the 31 points in the Week 1 win vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. I expect both teams to continue to play a lot of backups in this game, meaning the points for both teams should be consistent with what we’ve seen through the 1st 2 weeks of the preseason.

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New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New England Patriots at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The New England Patriots (0-1) visit the Green Bay Packers (1-0) in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Kickoff from Lambeau Field is at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Patriots vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Patriots dropped their preseason opener to the Houston Texans 20-9 on Aug. 10 as their starters rested. QB/WR Malik Cunningham was one of the few bright spots for New England’s offense, scoring the lone touchdown on a 9-yard run with just under 2 minutes remaining. The Pats signed veteran RB Ezekiel Elliott mid-week and he joined the team for joint practices with the Packers, although whether he will suit up Saturday is uncertain.

The Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-19 last Friday as they got their preseason underway. QB Jordan Love played 2 series and completed 7-of-10 passes for 46 yards with a 9-yard TD pass to WR Romeo Doubs. QB Sean Clifford completed 20-of-26 passes for 208 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. He is expected to see plenty of action in the preseason as he vies to be the only other active QB on the 53-man roster.

Patriots at Packers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Patriots +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Packers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Patriots +2.5 (-110) | Packers -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 37 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Patriots at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 21, Patriots 17

Moneyline

We may see some action from the Patriots starters this week, and having QB Mac Jones and company on the field may lead to a slightly better performance than the listless one we saw against the Texans in their opener. However, if the starters appear at all it is likely to be brief and not enough to overcome the Packers.

Green Bay’s starters moved the ball well in its opener and the backups had some moments when they really shined. We may see slightly extended action from Love and the rest of the Packers starters, but even if they only play a couple of series this team showed it can get it done.

Split the play here and go with a half unit on the PACKERS (-145) and a half unit against the spread.

Against the spread

I’d place my other half unit on the PACKERS -2.5 (-110). The value here is slightly more compelling than the moneyline but uncertainty concerning starters for both teams makes it difficult to go all in on any wager.

The Pats trailed by at least 4 points from early in the 2nd quarter in their preseason opener and still have things to work out as the offense adapts to new schemes under coordinator Bill O’Brien. We might get a slightly better performance Saturday, but it’s unlikely to be a complete 180-degree turn.

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Over/Under

With concerns about how much of the field the starters will see and a prediction that this game will come down near the number, it’s better to PASS on the total and let things fall as they may.

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