A clash between two playoff-eliminated teams is on tap as the Minnesota Vikings take on the New York Giants. The Giants have dropped eight straight, while the Vikings enter off a primetime victory over the Cowboys.
I break down the matchup in my Vikings vs. Giants predictions and NFL picks for today's game.
Vikings vs Giants prediction
Vikings vs Giants Best bet: Giants +2.5 (+100)
I make this number New York Giants +2, so there's value here. It's mostly about price. You're getting an underdog in a matchup where I don't see much separation, especially with New York at home.
The Minnesota Vikings have built-in volatility. They've been shaky on third downs and turnover-prone, and that profile is scary on the road, even with the confidence boost from last week.
You're also still dealing with real variance at quarterback with J.J. McCarthy. The Cowboys' win was a big step forward, but his overall arc has been uneven.
It would not be surprising if it's followed by a stretch of inconsistent play, particularly if the Vikings get pushed behind the sticks and into obvious passing downs.
New York's defense is at least competent in the down-to-down areas that keep underdogs alive. They can force longer drives and make you earn it. Offensively, the Giants have a straightforward way to attack this.
Quick-game rhythm throws, condensed formations, and play-action can punish aggressive fronts. We've seen enough of that approach from them over the last few weeks to believe it can show up again here.
If you're getting +2.5 at home and you think QB Jaxson Dart can execute the plan without giving the game away, backing New York makes sense.
Vikings vs Giants same-game parlay
I started my same-game parlay with Dart under 32.5 rush yards. Anecdotally, I feel like the rhetoric surrounding Dart's injuries will lead to a more conservative approach from him at the end of the season.
In addition, the Vikings have done a good job of slowing down QB runs this season. If he isn't extending drives with his legs, it supports the under 43.5 because fewer broken plays usually mean fewer explosives and shorter possessions.
Vikings vs Giants SGP
- Giants +2.5
- Jaxson Dart Under 32.5 rushing yards
- Under 43.5
Our big-ticket SGP: JJ Scampers!
McCarthy eclipsing 13.5 rushing yards is basically asking for a handful of scrambles or a couple of designed keepers, which tend to show up when the protection breaks down, or the Giants play tighter coverage.
We finished up with Tracy to find paydirt. It's a bet that New York gets enough red-zone trips to lean on the run near the goal line.
Vikings vs Giants SGP
- Giants +2.5
- Jaxson Dart Under 32.5 rushing yards
- Under 43.5
- J.J. McCarthy Over 13.5 rushing yards
- Tyrone Tracy anytime touchdown
Vikings vs Giants game predictions
Vikings vs Giants moneyline prediction
I'll go against the grain and take the upset. J.J. McCarthy's rollercoaster experience on the road makes Minnesota more likely to cough up the mistake or two that flip a one-score game
Vikings vs Giants spread prediction
I'm going with the Giants to cover; it's my best bet.
Vikings vs Giants Over/Under prediction
I lean Under 43.5 because the two defensive profiles of teams that have done a better job of keeping explosive plays to a minimum.
Vikings vs Giants odds
- Spread: Vikings -2.5 | Giants +2.5
- Moneyline: Vikings -130 | Giants +110
- Over/Under: Over 42.5 | Under 42.5
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Vikings vs Giants trend to know
The Vikings have gone Under their first-half team total in 13 of their last 20 games for +5.75 units and a 24% ROI. Find more NFL betting trends for Vikings vs. Giants.
How to watch Vikings vs Giants
| Location | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Date | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FOX |
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