Dec. 22 Vikings vs Seahawks: Betting Odds, Player Props, and Predictions

• The Minnesota Vikings go to war with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 of the NFL season
• The Seattle Seahawks are 2-5 against the spread in their last 7 games vs. top 10 scoring defenses
• Explore all the Vikings vs Seahawks odds, player props, predictions, and picks for Dec. 22

The surging Minnesota Vikings travel to meet the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 NFL action. Minnesota will be full of confidence having won their seventh straight game with a 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears last Sunday. While the Seahawks will be aiming to regain control of the NFC West, after being losing 30-13 to the Green Bay Packers. This Vikings vs Seahawks showdown gets underway from Lumen Field on Sunday, December 22 at 4:05 pm ET on Fox. Until then, find all the odds, player props, and our predictions, below.

Vikings vs Seahawks Prediction

• Pick: Under 42.5 (-110)

Mike McDonald has turned around the Seahawks defense in his first year as head coach. In fact, Seattle ranks fourth in EPA per play allowed over the last four weeks while allowing 18.75 points per game.

On the Vikings side, Brian Flores’ stop-unit is the most aggressive defense in the NFL, with a league-high blitz rate above 50%.  Minnesota leads the NFL in interceptions with 20, and tied for fourth with 42 sacks. That’s bad news for a Seahawks offensive line that surrendered 22 pressures and seven sacks to Green Bay last week. Jonathan Greenard leads the way with 11 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and four forced fumbles. On top of that, the Vikings have allowed just 18 points per game, and a league-low 0.282 points per play.

While it appears Geno Smith will play in this game after leaving last week’s contest with a knee injury, how effective he’ll be remains to be seen. Should his mobility be affected, the Seahawks could be in for a long night against Flores’ heavy blitzing scheme. Plus, Seattle sits 15th in drop-back success rate over the past four weeks, as the Seahawks have struggled to move the football. Don’t expect that to change on Sunday, as two top-tier passing defenses face off. Bet the under 42.5 points in Vikings vs Seahawks.

Vikings vs Seahawks Player-Prop Picks

Tyler Lockett has surpassed 3.5 targets in 12 of his last 15 home games. This is a great buy low-spot on one of Geno Smith’s favorite targets. Look for Lockett to see far more targets than he has lately, as the Vikings focus on shutting down Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf.

Jordan Addison has taken over since Week 10. He’s surpassed 52.5 receiving yards in five straight games, while averaging 8.8 targets, six receptions, and 94.6 receiving yards per contest. Addison’s had plenty of room to roam since TJ Hockenson’s return from injury, and he’ll have a ton of downfield opportunities on Sunday.

It doesn’t get better than this.

Devon Witherspoon is the perfect example of how every football player should play the game. pic.twitter.com/74QonVnN3I

— Bando (@BandoKnowsBall) December 9, 2024

Seattle’s nickel corner Devon Witherspoon sports an elite 87.9 PFF run defense grade this season, good for fourth among cornerbacks. Additionally, the former Illinois star has gone over his player prop of 4.5 tackles and assists in eight of his last 10 games. Expect that to continue as the Vikings look to run out the clock, with key games against the Packers and Lions looming.

Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks Odds

Odds as of December 21 at FanDuel Sportsbook. Discover the best NFL betting apps for Vikings vs Seahawks.

The latest NFL point spreads have the Vikings as 5.5-point favorites and -158 on the moneyline, with the Seahawks as +134 moneyline underdogs. The Vikings vs Seahawks total is sitting at 42.5.

Intriguingly, the public loves the Vikings in this matchup, as 71% of bets are on the Vikings to cover the three-point spread. However, the sharps are on the Seahawks at home as 46% of the money is on Mike McDonald’s squad. Seattle has won seven of their last 10 games against Minnesota, and are 7-1 SU in their last eight games at home against the Vikings.

The highly anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks on December 22nd is sure to be a thrilling game for football fans and bettors alike. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, making this game a crucial one as they battle for playoff positioning.

As of now, the betting odds for this game have the Seahawks as slight favorites, with a spread of -3.5 points. The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5, indicating that oddsmakers are expecting a relatively high-scoring affair.

When it comes to player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on. For the Vikings, quarterback Kirk Cousins will be looking to continue his strong play and take advantage of a Seahawks defense that has struggled at times this season. Look for Cousins to target star wide receiver Adam Thielen early and often, as he looks to exploit Seattle’s secondary.

On the other side of the ball, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Rams in Week 15. Wilson has been one of the top quarterbacks in the league this season, and he will need to be at his best against a tough Vikings defense. Look for Wilson to target wide receiver DK Metcalf and tight end Jacob Hollister in the passing game.

In terms of predictions, this game has all the makings of a close, high-scoring affair. Both teams have potent offenses and suspect defenses, which should lead to plenty of points being scored. Ultimately, I believe the Seahawks will come out on top in a close game, with Wilson leading a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter.

Overall, this matchup between the Vikings and Seahawks is shaping up to be a must-watch game with plenty of betting opportunities. Whether you’re looking to wager on the spread, total points scored, or player props, there are plenty of ways to get in on the action for this exciting showdown.