SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — December 22, 2024

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS EXPERT PICK AND PREDICTIONS — December 22, 2024 — Greetings, football fans. Welcome back to our NFL coverage here at Godzilla Wins. One of the games on tap from Sunday’s slate features the Seattle Seahawks (8-6 SU, 6-7-1 ATS) hosting the Minnesota Vikings (12-2 SU, 9-4-1 ATS).

Here is a look at which squad has the edge going into this matchup and why.

Kickoff

When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 @ 4:05 PM ET

Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

TV: FOX

Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings Odds

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Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings — In-Season Stats & Betting Trends

Seahawks Need A Bounce-Back Win To Keep Postseason Hopes Alive

After producing four wins in their first nine games, the Seahawks reeled off four straight victories to get back into playoff contention. Unfortunately, that winning streak was snapped with a 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. Seattle didn’t play particularly well on either side of the football. Geno Smith finished 15 of 19 for 149 yards with one interception and exited the game in the third quarter with a knee injury.

Sam Howell didn’t light up the stat sheet in relief duty, going 5 for 14 for 24 yards with one interception. The offense scored just three points in the first half, and the defense surrendered 140 rushing yards. Facing an NFC North opponent for the second straight week, the Seahawks need a bounce-back game to remain in the playoff picture.

Vikings Eyeing Eighth Straight Victory On A Short Week

On the other side of this matchup, the Vikings have won seven straight following back-to-back losses against the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in late October. Their latest triumph was a 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears. Sam Darnold — who has been solid for Minnesota this season — went 24 for 40 for 231 yards with one touchdown and his first pick in five games. Aaron Jones rushed for 86 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown, while Justin Jefferson had eight receptions for 73 yards and a TD.

Defensively, Minnesota limited Chicago to 1 for 12 on third down, held them to zero points in the first half, and gave up just 284 yards. In addition to beating the Bears for the second time in four weeks, the Vikings have moved into a first-place tie with the Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles for the top spot in the conference.

Now that we have set the stage for this NFC showdown, let’s examine the betting trends for both teams.

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Seahawks vs. Vikings Spread Analysis

Seattle enters this contest as a three-point underdog (per OddsShark.com). Here’s a look at how the teams have performed against the spread.

• The Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
• Seattle has covered the spread four times in its previous six Sunday outings.
• In their last six home contests, the Seahawks are 1-5 against the spread.
• Meanwhile, the Vikings are 3-3-3 ATS in their last nine road contests.
• Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its previous five road matchups against Seattle.
• The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in their last five Week 16 games.

Prediction: Minnesota Vikings (-3)

Seahawks vs. Vikings Over/Under Prediction

The projected scoring total for this matchup is 43 points (via OddsShark.com). Here are a few trends that suggest why going with the “under” is the smart choice.

• The total has gone UNDER six times in the Seahawks’ last eight games.
• The UNDER total has hit four times in Seattle’s previous five matchups against Minnesota.
• The total has gone UNDER five times in the Vikings’ last seven contests.
• The UNDER total is 4-1 in Minnesota’s previous five outings against Seattle.

Prediction: UNDER 43 points

Seahawks vs. Vikings Player Prop Bet

Despite sustaining a knee injury against the Packers, Geno Smith is expected to play against Minnesota, making him the key player to watch for the home team in this matchup. He currently has -120 odds of exceeding 232 passing yards and -110 odds of finishing with less than 232 yards (via Doc’s Sports). Let’s see how his numbers stack up against the projected yards total.

• During the season, Smith is averaging 258.8 yards per game.
• Smith has suited up in eight home games this season. In those contests, he averages 254.3 yards per outing.
• In nine matchups against NFC teams this season, Smith is averaging 268.7 yards per game.
• Smith has averaged 212.6 yards per outing across his last five starts, exceeding the projected yards total twice during that stretch.

Prediction: Geno Smith OVER 232 passing yards