The Top Prop Bet for Packers vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football

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Packers vs. Vikings Prop Bets

Now let’s take a look at the top prop worth considering for the Monday Night Football contest between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

THE PICK: Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns (-125)

The over on Cousins' touchdown prop seems to make the most sense considering Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is out and Alexander Mattison (ankle) looks like he'll be on the shelf as well.

This leaves preseason darling Mike Boone to take on backfield duties, along with Ameer Abdullah. Adam Thielen is another week healthier after he played around 50% of the snaps in Week 15, which should bode well for Cousins' touchdown equity.

The combination of the Vikings being down their top-two running backs could draw up a more pass-heavy scheme, especially if this game stays close.

Cousins has just one passing touchdown in each of his last two games against the Chargers and Lions. However, those were largely blowouts as the Vikings went on to win 39-10 and 20-7 in those games.

In his last four competitive games that the Vikings either won or lost within seven points, Cousins threw two or more touchdowns. And, he's been stellar when throwing inside the red zone this season, sporting a 32% touchdown rate, the third-best mark in the league.

We currently have him projected for 1.9 passing touchdowns, which puts my lean on the over. I wouldn't bet this worse than -125.

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