Seahawks vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2024
Last updated: Dec 22, 2024, 9:05PM | Published: Dec 15, 2024, 9:05PM
The Seattle Seahawks will sqaure off with the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 16 action at Lumen Field on Monday, beginning at 8:05am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Seahawks vs Vikings game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Seattle vs Minnesota NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 59% chance of defeating the Seahawks at Lumen Field.
Seahawks vs Vikings: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Lumen Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Seahawks $2.15, Vikings $1.74
- Line: Seahawks +2.5 ($1.91), Vikings -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Seahawks at $2.15 and the Vikings at $1.74.
The Seahawks are 2.5-point underdogs against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Vikings (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Seahawks and the Vikings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 43-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Seahawks vs Vikings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 43 at $1.91 with Bet365
Seahawks vs Vikings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Seahawks vs Vikings at Lumen Field in Week 16 is the Vikings winning 22-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Seattle vs Minnesota game in Week 16, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Seahawks vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Seahawks vs Vikings? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Seahawks vs Vikings.
Jones has a 13.0% chance of getting in for six first at Lumen Field, while the Vikings RB has a 50.2% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Seahawks First TD Tips
- Kenneth Walker: 10.2% probability
- DK Metcalf: 8.8% probability
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 8.4% probability
- Tyler Lockett: 3.9% probability
- Geno Smith: 3.8% probability
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 13.0% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 10.4% probability
- Jordan Addison: 9.1% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 6.0% probability
- Josh Oliver: 3.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Seahawks Anytime TD Tips
- Kenneth Walker: 41.9% probability
- DK Metcalf: 37.0% probability
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 35.6% probability
- Tyler Lockett: 17.6% probability
- Geno Smith: 17.3% probability
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 50.2% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 41.3% probability
- Jordan Addison: 37.0% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 26.1% probability
- Cam Akers: 17.6% probability
Seahawks-Vikings Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Seahawks' Geno Smith is projected for 232 passing yards, while the Vikings' Sam Darnold is expected to throw for 247 yards.
Seahawks Starting QB
- Geno Smith: 232 projected passing yards
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 247 projected passing yards
Seahawks Rushing Yards
- Kenneth Walker: 62 projected yards
- Zach Charbonnet: 18 projected yards
- Geno Smith: 14 projected yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 72 projected yards
- Cam Akers: 20 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 10 projected yards
Seahawks Receiving Yards
- DK Metcalf: 61 projected yards
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 55 projected yards
- Noah Fant: 30 projected yards
- Tyler Lockett: 30 projected yards
- Kenneth Walker: 23 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 89 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 66 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 49 projected yards
- Josh Oliver: 21 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 19 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Seattle vs Minnesota match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Seahawks vs Vikings: Week 16 Essential Details
The NFL Week 16 game between the Seahawks and Vikings at Lumen Field is scheduled to commence at 8:05am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Monday 23 December 2024
- Time: 8:05am AEDT
- Venue: Lumen Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Seattle vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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