NFL Football Betting – Week One Wagering - Vikings at Packers

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BetUS sportsbook betting NFL odds: Green Bay -3

NOTABLE STAT: Minnesota was first in rushing (164.6 ypg) and rushing defense (74.1 ypg) last year

KEY NFL FOOTBALL BETTING TREND: Minnesota has covered seven of last eight in Green Bay

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It's now the post-Brett Favre era, and the Green Bay Packers (13-3 SU, 12-3-1 ATS in 2007 regular season) will now try to make do with a new quarterback as they forge ahead, starting with an opening-night sports betting matchup against the Minnesota Vikings (8-8 SU, 7-7-2 ATS in 2007) in the first game of a Monday night double-header scheduled for 7 PM ET on September 8.

In the BetUS NFL betting odds, the Packers are a three-point home online betting favorite.

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[Sports Handicapper]

Vikings catch a huge break by getting their @Green Bay game in September! These two will likely battle for the division title and this game could be huge in the tie breaking picture. Minnesota takes an early 2 game league in the division if they can get a road win - much tougher to do in Green Bay durning colder months of course. Playing against a Monday Night home team is always risky as the emotional edge of a MNF game can be significant. Both teams have young QBs who won't be called on or counted on to win games this season. Defense and the ground game will determine this one so 'under' the total might be a good wager as well. The Vikings look to be a year ahead of where Green Bay is this season and the pressure on Rodgers will be exceptional so facing a very tough defensive line not a great start. Much can change but at this point the Vikings plus the points is the way we're thinking.