Vikings vs. Seahawks 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 22

Updated Dec. 22, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET

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Having taken seven in a row, the Minnesota Vikings (12-2) will play the Seattle Seahawks (8-6). The Vikings are small favorites (-2.5). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 43.

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Vikings vs. Seahawks Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Seahawks Betting Information updated as of December 22, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-2.5	-115	-105	43	-110	-121

Vikings vs. Seahawks Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-2.5)
Pick OU: Over (43)
Prediction: Vikings 25 - Seahawks 20

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Seattle

Game Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Seahawks Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Seattle has tallied four wins against Minnesota.
Minnesota has been outscored by 40 points in its last five tilts against Seattle.

Minnesota Betting Info

In 14 Minnesota games this year, it has nine wins against the spread.
The Vikings have covered the spread five times this season (5-3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
Minnesota games in 2024 have hit the over five times in 14 opportunities (35.7%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Vikings have won 81.8% of the time (9-2).
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 60.8%.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	236.6 (3,312)	8
Rush yards	113.2 (1,585)	15
Points scored	26.4 (369)	8
Pass yards against	244.9 (3,429)	29
Rush yards against	89.1 (1,247)	2
Points allowed	18 (252)	2

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold ranks seventh in the NFL with 3,530 passing yards through 14 games this year, averaging 252.1 per game with a 67.6% completion percentage and 29 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) against 11 interceptions.
He has tacked on 194 rushing yards (13.9 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
Justin Jefferson's 1,243 receiving yards this season (second in the NFL) have come from 121 targets and 82 receptions (10th in the NFL). He's averaging 88.8 receiving yards and 5.9 catches per game, with eight receiving touchdowns (sixth in the NFL).
Aaron Jones' output on the ground this season includes 979 yards (ninth in the NFL) and five TDs. He's averaging 69.9 yards per game and 4.6 per attempt (14th in the NFL).
Jones also has 39 catches, 322 yards and two TDs in the passing game.
Jordan Addison has 51 receptions for 771 yards and seven touchdowns. He's been targeted 77 times in the air attack, and averages 4.3 receptions and 64.3 yards through 12 games played.

Defense

On defense, Andrew Van Ginkel has 64 tackles, 15 TFL, nine sacks, and two interceptions in 2024.
Jonathan Greenard has 49 tackles, 15 TFL, and 11 sacks this season.
Blake Cashman has totaled 80 tackles, six TFL, and three sacks this year.
Byron Murphy has six interceptions (third in the NFL) while also adding 61 tackles, five TFL, and 12 passes defended.

Seattle Betting Info

Seattle is 6-8-0 against the spread this year.
The Seahawks have an ATS record of 3-4 in their seven games as an underdog of 2.5 points or more this season.
Games involving Seattle have hit the over on seven occasions this year.
The Seahawks have won five of the 10 games they've played as underdogs this season.
The implied probability of a win by the Seahawks based on the moneyline is 43.5%.

Seahawks Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	240.4 (3,365)	5
Rush yards	94.3 (1,320)	28
Points scored	22.5 (315)	15
Pass yards against	213.6 (2,991)	12
Rush yards against	127.5 (1,785)	22
Points allowed	22.4 (313)	15

Seattle's Key Players

Offense

Geno Smith is averaging 7.5 passing yards per attempt (13th in the NFL) and 258.8 yards per game this year, completing 69.9% of his passes on the way to 3,623 total yards (fourth in the NFL), 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions through 14 games.
On the ground, Smith has added two rushing touchdowns and 231 rushing yards (third on the Seahawks).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has put together a 2024 campaign that includes 85 catches (eighth in the NFL) for 994 yards (seventh in the NFL) and five receiving touchdowns in 14 games played. He has been on the receiving end of 114 targets and is averaging 6.1 receptions per game.
Kenneth Walker III is averaging 54.2 rushing yards per game this season (542 total yards), while scoring seven rushing touchdowns.
Walker has helped in the passing game, picking up 271 receiving yards (27.1 per game) on 38 catches (3.8 per game), while being targeted 45 times. He has one receiving touchdown.
Zach Charbonnet averages 32.4 rushing yards per game over 14 games (454 total yards), with eight rushing touchdowns.
Charbonnet has added 37 catches (2.6 per game) for 275 yards (19.6 per game) and one receiving touchdown. He has been on the receiving end of 47 targets.

Defense

In 2024, Julian Love has recorded 94 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions through 14 games.
Ernest Jones' stat sheet includes one interception as well as 118 tackles, four TFL, and four passes defended.
Leonard Williams has seven sacks (first on the Seahawks) as well as 12 TFL, 49 tackles, and one interception in the 2024 season.
Devon Witherspoon has 78 tackles, three TFL, and six passes defended.

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