The Minnesota Vikings battle the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC showdown with plenty of playoff implications.
The pregame narrative: Minnesota is chasing down the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while Seattle is fighting for a divisional title and a wild-card spot. I’m betting on Seattle to cover a teased-up spread in a low-scoring game. Additionally, I’m backing Aaron Jones to clear a modest receiving yards line.
Check out my Vikings vs. Seahawks same-game parlay predictions for Sunday, Dec. 22 at Lumen Field.
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Vikings vs. Seahawks same-game parlay predictions
Parlay: Seahawks +7.5 + Under 47.5 points + Jones over 16.5 (+280)
Seahawks +7.5 (-250): This game means plenty for both teams and I expect them to put forth a solid effort.
Seattle is coming off an embarrassing loss on Sunday Night Football in a contest where Geno Smith exited early with a knee injury. Smith is expected to return, along with running back Kenneth Walker III, who hasn’t played since Week 13.
A healthier offence should be able to keep pace with a Minnesota team playing outdoors. Sam Darnold’s numbers are noticeably worse in outdoor games:
- Indoors (8 games): 2,051 yards, 20 TDs, 5 INTs
- Outdoors (6 games): 1,479 yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs
Expect Seattle to make this a competitive contest.
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Under 47.5 points (-230): Darnold’s outdoor drop-off should help keep the scoring low, and so should the weather.
Definite rain is in the forecast, according to NFLWeather.com. Slick conditions will make it difficult for either team to throw the football.
The Vikings have played in some lower-scoring games in recent ventures outdoors. The under on this total has cashed in two of their last three such games, averaging a lowly total of 37.3 points per outing.
Inclement conditions will negatively impact a Seahawks offence that revolves around the pass. Seattle ranks fifth in pass play percentage (63.16%).
The under on this total has cashed in each of Seattle’s last four home games.
Jones over 16.5 receiving yards (-109): Thirdly, I’m taking the over on Jones’ receiving yards prop.
Short passes will likely serve as an extension of the run game for Minnesota in difficult weather. Jones is one of the league’s best dual-threat backs, ranking 12th in receiving yards (322) this season while tying for ninth with a pair of receiving touchdowns.
Seattle has been a plus matchup for running backs as receivers this season. The Seahawks allow the 11th-most receiving yards per game (36.4) to the position, according to Yahoo Fantasy.
Jones has topped this mark in nine of 14 games this season.
Picks made at 2:08 p.m. on 12/21/24.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.