Giants vs. Vikings Odds, Picks, Predictions Week 16: Minnesota Laying a Field Goal at Home

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Henry John

Last updated: December 24, 2022 4:50 AM EST • 4 min read

The favorite has covered the last six times the Minnesota Vikings faced the New York Giants. Will that trend continue on Christmas Eve? Read on for our top Giants vs. Vikings NFL pick based on top odds.

Among the notable NFL matchups taking place on Christmas Eve is an NFC showdown between the Giants and Vikings.

After going a full month without a win, the Giants (10-4 ATS, 5-8-1 O/U) picked up a massive victory over the Washington Commanders last week. New York is now well positioned in the fight for the last two NFC Wild Card spots. A win in any of their final three games should be enough for the Giants to get to the postseason.

Meanwhile, the Vikings (6-7-1 ATS, 9-5 O/U) successfully clinched the NFC North Division in Week 15 and made a little history in the process. Minnesota broke the record for the largest comeback in league history, rallying from a 33-point halftime deficit to knock off the Indianapolis Colts in overtime. 

Here is our best Giants vs. Vikings NFL Week 16 pick (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5 star scale).

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Giants vs. Vikings Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 24, 1 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
  • Weather: Indoors

Giants vs. Vikings Odds

Giants vs. Vikings Odds Analysis

The point spread opened at Vikings -4.5 and has dipped only a half-point since. However, more than three-fourths of all moneyline bets like the Vikings to win outright.

The game total has seen much more movement since first opening up at 45.5, rising all the way to 49 or 49.5 depending on your sportsbook of choice. The Over continues to be the popular side, drawing 83% of the cash.

Giants vs. Vikings Pick

Giants +4 ⭐⭐⭐

Having already wrapped up the NFC North Division title but still two games plus a head-to-head tiebreaker behind the Philadelphia Eagles, the Vikings really only have one playoff goal left. By finishing ahead of the 49ers, Minnesota gains home field advantage in that potential 2-3 matchup. 

When it comes to handicapping Saturday’s game from a motivational standpoint, the Giants have a whole lot more to play for at this point. Although last week’s win put New York in the driver’s seat to earn a Wild Card berth, nothing is certain just yet. 

The Vikings' defense is simply atrocious. Minnesota ranks just 19th in adjusted defensive efficiency this season, hardly befitting an 11-win team. Things have been even worse lately. The Vikes allowed 30.7 points per game in their previous three contests, an NFL third-most in that span. 

While the Giants clearly lack standout pass-catchers, it shouldn’t be a huge issue in this matchup. Along with running back Saquon Barkley, quarterback Daniel Jones' rushing ability gives Minnesota’s sieve-like defense plenty to worry about. 

It’s also worth mentioning Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw received on-field attention multiple times late in last week’s game. If he's at all hindered Saturday, the Giants’ potent defensive front could have a sizeable advantage in the trenches.

Giants vs. Vikings Best Odds

PointsBet (-107)

DraftKings FanDuel BetMGM Caesars PointsBet
+4 (-110) +4.5 (-118) +4 (-110) +4 (-110) +4 (-107)

With the betting market gradually showing signs of moving the spread in the Giants’ favor, it's important for bettors to shop the odds thoroughly. Doing so helps turn up lingering value and outlying numbers, such as the line of +4.5 currently available at FanDuel. 

With most of the market already moving the spread down to four points even, the extra half-point of value could be the difference between a winning ticket and settling for a push. But you're getting 11 cents more juice from FD than on the PointsBet +4, which represents the best value of any pick among the top sportsbooks.

Giants vs. Vikings picks made Thursday, 12/22/2022 at 2:16 p.m. EST.

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Henry John
Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball, and NASCAR. He counts NFL, WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest. Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.