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- Tuesday, 22 Nov 2005
So far this season, it has been rare to see the Green Bay Packers as the favorites to win a game at sports gambling sites. The Packers, who are having one of the worst seasons in franchise history, will be hosting the Minnesota Vikings later on tonight. Sports gambling operators have already posted odds on tonight’s game, with most giving Green Bay between 4.5 to 6 points spread. Online gambling sites have decided not to go with Minnesota despite the fact that the Vikings stunned the Giants 24-21 at home last week.
The most impressive things about the Vikings victory last week was the fact that they were able to get a win without being able to score an offensive touchdown. The Vikings also made some gambling history of their own, becoming the first team in NFL history to return a kickoff, punt and interception for touchdowns in a game. Overall, they totaled 394 return yards, which more than made up for their 137 net yards of offense. Minnesota has generated just 663 yards of total offense in 11 quarters since QB Brad Johnson took over for the injured Daunte Culpepper yet the team is going for its third victory in a row. Despite that, sports gambling sites are favoring the home team to win this game.
Sports gambling sites have decided to go with the Packers who shocked the Falcons on the road 33-25 behind three TDs from rookie RB Samkon Gado, who has helped balance out the offense and take some pressure off QB Brett Favre. The Packers are 12-3 in its last 15 Monday Night Football games, but Minnesota has won the last two meetings. Sports gambling fans will be sure to cherish every moment, since this could very well be Farve’s last season. | |
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