The number one seed in the NFC, the New York Giants, are in Minnesota today for a big showdown with the Vikings. Minnesota is in a must win situation as they have yet to lock up a playoff spot. The game is set to begin at 1:00pm ET at the Metrodome and will be televised on Fox. NFL Picks at BetUS.com have the Vikings listed as a -6.5 home favorite.
Vikings Breakdown: Minnesota, at 9-6, has a tenous grip on first place in the NFC's North division. The Falcons put the Vikings playoff hopes in jeopardy last Sunday by beating them 24-17 in a turnover laden affair at the Metrodome. The crucial slip snapped a four game Minnesota winning streak and left the door open for Chicago to steal the division's top spot.
Brad Childress' team will snag the North and the number three seed in the playoffs with a win on Sunday or a Chicago loss.
Giants Breakdown: New York wrapped up the number seed in the NFC by beating the Carolina Panthers 34-28 in overtime last Sunday night at the Meadowlands. Head Coach Tom Coughlin indicated earlier this week that his starters might sit or at least be used sparingly against the Vikings. Regardless of today's outcome, New York will receive a first round playoff bye and play the winner of the game between the four and five seeds.
NFL Picks Betting Trend: The Under is 7-3 in New York's last 10 games as a road underdog.
BetUS.com's NFL Picks: New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings
Giants +6.5 (-110), Over 42.5 (-110), +240 (Money line)
Vikings -6.5 (-110), Under 42.5 (-110), -290 (Money line)
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