Giants vs Vikings NFL Wild Card Weekend odds and predictions: Who is the favorite?
The New York Giants face the Minnesota Vikings in what is likely to be the tightest contest between evenly matched opponents.
A contest of two overachievers, neither the Giants nor the Vikings were expected to make it to the playoffs back at the start of the season. Minnesota finished the season with a solid 13-win record, but in 11 of them it was by only one score.
The Giants, if we are speaking honestly, have no business in the playoffs at all. The fact that they made it this far is a credit to the coaching staff and the players, who have shown grit and determination in bringing the team this far.
The Vikings have something of the opposite trouble, in that they have the personnel to be a Super Bowl contender, with expectations to match. Somehow, however, they have not yet lived up to their promise. In spite of their 13-win season, one has the sneaking suspicion that they are little more than a mirage, evaporating when you draw near.
| TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | +3 (-120) | +135 | u48 (-110) |
| Minnesota Vikings | -3 (+100) | -160 | o48 (-110) |
With two sides so evenly matched, this game will come down to a late field goal. Neither team has a kind of out-and-out dominance that will see them pull out to a comfortable lead. With the Giants sneaking into the bottom end of the playoff bracket, coupled with the Vikings’ strong showing at home, we are going to plump for a Minnesota win in a tight race.
Prediction: Giants 17-20 Vikings