Bitter NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, are set to kick off their 2026 NFL regular season on Sunday, September 13. The matchup takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with kickoff scheduled for 3:25 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

The Packers finished the 2025 season with a record of 9-7-1, securing second place in the division, while the Vikings ended their year with a 9-8 record, riding a five-game winning streak. Historically, the Packers lead the all-time series 67-61-3, but the Vikings have triumphed in three of the last four encounters.

In a notable change, Kyler Murray will make his debut as Minnesota's starting quarterback after a challenging previous season with the Arizona Cardinals, where he played only five games due to injury.

Betting Lines and Odds

• Spread: Minnesota -1.5
• Over/Under: 46.5 points
• Money Line: Minnesota -128, Green Bay +108

Before placing any bets, it's essential to consider the insights from the SportsLine projection model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times. The model has shown impressive results, being up over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception, with a 53-37 run on these picks dating back to 2024.

Key Predictions

• The model predicts the total points will go Under 46.5. Both offenses have struggled during the preseason, and the Packers face injury concerns, including the absence of tight end Tucker Kraft and pass-rusher Micah Parsons, both recovering from torn ACLs.
• The Under has hit in both meetings last season and in five of the last nine matchups between the two teams, suggesting a low-scoring game is likely.

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