Seattle Seahawks (8-6) vs Minnesota Vikings (12-2)
Game Info: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 4:05 pm (Lumen Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Seattle Seahawks +3 / Minnesota Vikings -3 — Over/Under: 42.5
In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, December 22nd at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 16 matchup.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings are 12-2 this season after they defeated the Bears by a score of 30-12 in their last game. Minnesota led 13-0 at the half and they were able to maintain a double-digit lead for the entire second half. The Vikings outgained Chicago by a total of 329-284, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 7-14 on third down in the game. Sam Darnold threw for 231 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Aaron Jones rushed for 86 yards and one score in the win.
Prior to that game, the Vikings won six games in a row against the Falcons, Cardinals, Bears, Titans, Jaguars, and Colts. The Minnesota offense has scored 26.4 points per game with 236.6 passing yards and 113.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.0 points per game this season. Sam Darnold has completed 67.6% of his passes for 3,530 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while Aaron Jones has rushed for 979 yards and five scores this year.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 8-6 this year after they lost to Green Bay by a score of 30-13 in their last game. Seattle trailed 20-3 at the half and they never got back into the game in the second half. The Seahawks were outgained by a total of 369-208, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 4-13 on third down in the game. Geno Smith threw for 149 yards and one interception, but he did leave the game with an injury and did not return.
Prior to that loss, the Seahawks won four games in a row against the Cardinals, Jets, Cardinals, and 49ers. The Seattle offense has scored 22.5 points per game with 240.4 passing yards and 94.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.4 points per game this season. Geno Smith (questionable) has completed 69.9% of his passes for 3,623 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has caught 85 passes for 994 yards and five scores.
Why the Seahawks will beat the Vikings
- The Seahawks have won four of their last five Sunday games as underdogs.
- The Vikings have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against NFC West opponents.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five Week 16 games.
- The Seahawks have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Vikings have lost the first half in three of their last four December games against NFC West opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Seahawks’ last four home games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Vikings’ last four Week 16 games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the last six Sunday games at Lumen Field have gone UNDER the total points line.
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Facts
- Geno Smith has recorded 20+ rushing yards in five of his six previous appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC North opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has recorded 75+ rushing and receiving yards in six of his last seven Sunday home appearances.
- Geno Smith has recorded 254+ passing yards in four of his last five appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Kenneth Walker III has scored at least one touchdown in four of the Seahawks’ last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba has recorded 69+ receiving yards in each of the Seahawks’ last seven games.
- Heading into Week 16, Kenneth Walker III ranks T2nd in the league for fumbles recovered (2) this season.
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Jones has scored a touchdown in each of the Vikings’ last four games as favorites.
- T.J. Hockenson has recorded 50+ receiving yards in eight of his last nine road appearances.
- Aaron Jones has recorded 88+ rushing yards in seven of his last eight Sunday road appearances.
- Justin Jefferson has recorded 83+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances against NFC West opponents.
- Daniel Jones has recorded 252+ passing yards in each of his three previous Week 16 road appearances.
- Sam Darnold has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of the Vikings’ last four Sunday games.
- Daniel Jones has recorded 21+ completions in each of his four previous December road appearances.
- Heading into Week 16, Jonathan Greenard ranks 1st in the NFL in quarterback hurries (18) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 16, the Seahawks rank 29th in the NFL in average punt return (7.6 yards) this season.
- Heading into Week 16, the Seahawks rank 28th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (94.3) this season.
- Heading into Week 16, the Vikings rank 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (89.1) this season.
- Heading into Week 16, the Vikings rank 31st in the NFL in average punt return (7.2 yards) this season.
Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Prediction
Minnesota comes into this game after picking up another win last week and they have won seven games in a row, as they try to catch the Lions in the NFC North. The Vikings have scored 30+ points in three of their last five games and they have a very balanced offensive attack. Seattle had their winning streak snapped last week against the Packers and they are hoping Geno Smith can play in this game. If Smith is out, the Seahawks have no chance in this one, but they are hopeful that he will play. This Minnesota team has had plenty of close calls this season and I think this is a tough spot for them after playing on Monday night. Take the points with Seattle.