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Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings updated prediction featuring Emanuel Wilson, Justin Jefferson [Week 18, 2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get new expert Packers vs Vikings predictions for Sunday's game.
Dimers' latest NFL predictions are live for Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers in Week 18, with our model giving the Vikings a 78% of winning.
As Sunday approaches, both teams have updated their injury reports. A few lineup decisions are still up in the air, and those could shape how each side approaches this NFC North clash.
Since our early Vikings-Packers predictions, we’ve updated the win probabilities, score projections, and TD odds for Emanuel Wilson, Justin Jefferson, and others.
For the full simulation breakdown—including spreads, totals, touchdown probabilities, and the full list of player props—head to our Packers vs. Vikings page.
What's changed? Green Bay vs. Minnesota updated predictions
Our NFL predictions model has been re-run with the newest available data, creating a clearer picture of how this Packers vs. Vikings matchup stacks up. Here are the updated forecasts:
- Straight Up Win Probabilities: Packers 22%, Vikings 78%
- Predicted Final Score: Packers 14-21 Vikings
- Spread: Packers (+7) 54%, Vikings (-7) 46%
- Total Points (35.5): Over 53%, Under 47%
As of January 1, 2026, these Packers-Vikings numbers reflect changes since our early-week simulation.
Anytime touchdown scorer predictions
New NFL player projections for Week 18 highlight the top candidates to find the end zone in Packers-Vikings on Sunday:
Green Bay Packers
- Emanuel Wilson: 34.9% probability
- Chris Brooks: 33.4% probability
- Josh Whyle: 18.0% probability
Minnesota Vikings
- Justin Jefferson: 30.1% probability
- Jordan Addison: 27.2% probability
- Jordan Mason: 22.3% probability
Packers vs. Vikings latest odds
The best current odds from the top sportsbooks in the US:
- Spread: Packers +7 (-105), Vikings -7 (-115)
- Moneyline: Packers +290, Vikings -340
- Total: Over/Under 35.5 (-108/-105)
Odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change—track live updates via our NFL odds page.
Packers vs. Vikings Week 18 details
The NFL Week 18 game between the Vikings and Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled for January 4, 2026.
- Who: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Vikings, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat the Packers in Week 18 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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