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Underdog Giants Eye Upset Over Eliminated Vikings
21 Dec
Summary
- Both Vikings and Giants eliminated from playoff contention.
- Giants have lost eight consecutive games; Vikings seek momentum.
- SportsLine model predicts Giants upset victory over Vikings.

The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, both eliminated from postseason play, are set to face off in NFL Week 16. Minnesota enters the game with a 6-8 record, having won their last outing, while New York stands at 2-11, burdened by an eight-game losing streak. Despite their struggles, the Giants have managed to secure both of their victories at home.
The matchup features teams with defensive vulnerabilities and offensive challenges, both ranking in the bottom third of the league in scoring. Historically, the Giants have leaned towards games going over the total points, while the Vikings' recent performance against the spread has been average. Minnesota has held the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings, winning five of the last six contests.
According to the latest analysis from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates games extensively, the Giants are favored to win outright as underdogs. The model also suggests the Giants are likely to cover the spread, projecting a narrow victory for the home team in this non-playoff encounter.



