| Minnesota Vikings (6-8) at New York Giants (2-12) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, December 21, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | |||
| Where to Watch: FOX |
Week 16 Matchup
With their NFL playoff hopes over, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to have a better ending to their season, facing the New York Giants, who are also having a nightmare season. The Vikings have been underwhelming this season with their offense being putird but are facing a Giants team that is having a poor season defensively. The Minnesota Vikings are looking to end their season right, and bettors could have them finishing it strong against a weak New York Giants team.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | -2.5 | -144 | Over 43.5 |
| New York Giants | +2.5 | +122 | Under 43.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Minnesota Vikings | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| 20.6 | Points Per Game | 21.4 |
| 177.1 | Passing Yards Per Game | 218.1 |
| 102.3 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 125.1 |
| 21.9 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 28.3 |
| 180.4 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 228.9 |
| 127.6 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 153.6 |
Statistics from various online sources and courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Minnesota Vikings
After a strong start to the season, the Minnesota Vikings had a nightmare ending, with the team officially eliminated from playoff contention last week. The Vikings’ offense has been their downfall, with their star rookie quarterback having a poor season. J.J. McCarthy has been having a poor season, and it has been costly to the offense, along with inconsistent offensive playcalling, despite their win against the Cowboys.
The Vikings’ offense has been inconsistent, scoring around 20 points per game, despite having strong offensive players like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson. While the Vikings offense has been weak, their defense has been solid, allowing 23 points a game, and have help them win games. While the Vikings’ offense has been ineffective, their defense could carry them to a win against the Giants at MetLife.
New York Giants
While the Vikings are having another disappointing season, the New York Giants are having another poor season for fans. The Giants’ offense has been playing well, but after Brian Daboll’s firing regressed fully. With injuries to Cam Skattebo and concussions to Jaxson Dart, the Giants’ offense has been inconsistent all season despite Wan’dale Robinson having a strong season.
There is also the Giants‘ defense and their poor scheming, costing them games this season, and it could cost them another game against the Vikings. New York’s defense, despite strong names in the roster, has been playing poorly, allowing 28 points per game. Bettors could see another poor game from the Giants after another crushing loss to the Commanders.
Prediction
While the Minnesota Vikings are having a poor season, they could easily beat a New York Giants team that has been putrid. The New York Giants are one of the worst teams statistically defensively and could easily lose this game to the Vikings.
Bettors for this game could easily see the Vikings cover against a team that has blown several games this season. The game could reach the under, with the Viking defense shutting down the Giants’ offense on the road to help brighten their poor season.
