Vikings Vs Giants: NFL Betting Trends, Stats And Computer Predictions – Week 16

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 20, 2022

The Minnesota Vikings (11-3) and New York Giants (8-5-1) will face each other in Week 16. The Vikings, listed at -4.5 on the spread, welcome the Giants, +180 to win, on December 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. A point total of 48 has been set for the matchup.

The betting trends in this article are based off odds valid as of December 24, 2022 at 1:49 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Vikings Vs Giants Odds

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Vikings vs Giants
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Vikings (-4.5) Under (48)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Rankings

Vikings Giants
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 25.1 (9) 20.5 (20)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 24.9 (28) 22.3 (14)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.4 (15) 5.1 (23)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.9 (29) 5.8 (26)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 17 (13) 13 (1)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 21 (8) 17 (16)

Vikings Betting Insights

  • The Vikings have beaten the spread six times in 14 games.
  • Minnesota has no wins ATS (0-2) as a 4.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This season, nine of the Vikings’ 14 games have gone over the point total.
  • In nine games this season, the Vikings and their opponent have combined to score more than 48 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 48 points, 1.6 higher than the average total in Minnesota games this season (playoffs included).

Giants Betting Insights

  • Against the spread, the Giants are 10-4-0 this year.
  • Against the spread as 4.5-point underdogs or greater, New York is 4-1.
  • Out of 14 Giants games so far this season, five have gone over the total.
  • So far this year, four New York games have featured more than 48 points scored.
  • Giants games average 42.7 total points, 5.3 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Vikings Players to Watch

  • Kirk Cousins has recorded 3,818 yards (272.7 ypg) on 355-of-544 passing with 24 touchdowns compared to 11 interceptions this season.
  • Dalvin Cook has racked up 1,045 yards on 230 carries while finding paydirt eight times. He’s also caught 33 passes for 265 yards (18.9 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
  • Alexander Mattison has carried the ball 52 times for 174 yards (12.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
  • Justin Jefferson’s team-high 1,623 yards as a receiver have come on 111 receptions (out of 158 targets) with seven touchdowns.
  • T.J. Hockenson has caught 65 passes for 730 yards (52.1 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
  • Adam Thielen’s 66 grabs have turned into 686 yards and five touchdowns.
  • Danielle Hunter leads the team with 9.5 sacks, and also has 12.0 TFL and 55 tackles.
  • Jordan Hicks, Minnesota’s leading tackler, has 113 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, and one interception this year.
  • Harrison Smith has picked off a team-leading five passes. He also has 77 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 10 passes defended to his name.

Giants Players to Watch

  • Daniel Jones has been a dual threat for New York this season. He has 2,694 passing yards (192.4 per game) while completing 66% of his passes. He’s tossed 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 583 yards (41.6 ypg) on 105 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
  • Saquon Barkley has been handed the ball 269 times for a team-high 1,170 yards (83.6 per game) with nine touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 47 receptions this season are good for 294 yards.
  • Darius Slayton has registered 40 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 631 (48.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 62 times and has two touchdowns.
  • Richie James Jr. has 42 receptions (on 52 targets) for a total of 403 yards (28.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
  • Dexter Lawrence leads the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
  • Julian Love has 104 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.

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