The Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers, the latter of whom are no. 8 in our latest power rankings, meet for Thursday Night Football tonight, both teams eager to grab a favorable position in the wide-open NFC North. In baseball, the Kansas City Royals look to build on the momentum from their magical win in the AL wild card game as they square off with the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers (8:25 PM ET)
Line: Minnesota Vikings (+8.5) at Green Bay Packers (-8.5); total: 48.0 – view these lines
[sc:NFL240banner ]Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who tweaked his ankle in the Vikings’ 41-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons last week, is a true game-time decision for Minnesota when the team takes on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers at Lambeau Field tonight. Dating back to last season, the Vikings are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Packers, meanwhile, are returning home after defeating the Chicago Bears, 38-17, in Week 4. Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last five home games against the Vikings.
See our complete preview of this NFC North showdown here.
Writer’s Prediction
Bridgewater plays and Minnesota shocks the Packers to move to 3-2.
Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels (9:07 PM ET)
Line: Kansas City Royals (+150) at Los Angeles Angels (-170); total: 8.0 – view these lines
The Royals now head to West Coast after winning the American League Wildcard Game against the Oakland Athletics by the skin of their teeth. The Royals will give the ball to Jason Vargas (11-10, 3.71 ERA), who is 1-3 with a 6.57 ERA over the last 30 days. Going back to his Seattle Mariners days, Vargas has given his teams a 3-1 record in his last four starts against the Angels.
The Halos, on the other hand, will start ace Jered Weaver (18-9, 3.59 ERA). The Angels are 9-1 in Weaver’s last 10 home starts.
Writer’s Prediction
Kansas City’s athleticism shows up again, as the Royals win Game 1. Create a betting account now, and don’t miss to bet on these two big games.
