The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears will square off on the grass at Soldier Field. CBS will broadcast the action and this late afternoon matchup is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota is the road underdog in this NFC game and is currently getting 3 points. The Vikings are also receiving +130 moneyline odds while the Bears are -150. Vegas has set the over/under (O/U) at 38 points, and if one team can catch a lucky break early, it will likely create a worthwhile in-game betting opportunity.
The game’s total has shifted lower after initially being set at 39. The opening line (-3) has remained consistent.
The Vikings are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 1.0 unit so far. The team’s posted an O/U record of 1-2.
The Bears have lost 0.5 units this season. The team is 0-2 ATS and owns an O/U record of 0-2.
The Vikings have gone 2-1 straight up (SU), including 0-1 SU against NFC North opponents. The Bears are 2-1 SU overall and also 0-1 SU against divisional foes.
The Vikes are looking to maintain momentum after a solid 34-14 win over Oakland last week. The D did its part in the win, holding the Raiders to just 242 passing yards and 88 yards on the ground. Darren Waller had a productive day for the Raiders in that one with 134 yards on 13 catches. On the offense, Kirk Cousins completed 15-of-21 passes for just 174 yards and one touchdown. Dalvin Cook (110 rushing yards on 16 attempts, one TD) and Alexander Mattison (58 yards on 12 carries, one TD) led the running attack in the win while Cook (four receptions, 33 yards) and Adam Thielen (three catches, 55 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties.
Chicago just got a blowout 31-15 win over Washington a week ago. The Bears defensive secondary allowed the Redskins to air it out for 332 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Thompson was a bright spot in the loss for Washington, recording 79 yards on four catches. For Chicago, Mitchell Trubisky completed 25-of-31 passes for 231 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. David Montgomery (67 rushing yards on 13 attempts) spearheaded the ground game in the win as Taylor Gabriel (six receptions, 75 yards, three TDs) and Allen Robinson II (six catches, 60 yards) led the pass-catching attack.
Minnesota has run the ball on 62 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Chicago has an overall rush percentage of 39.8 percent. The Vikings have produced 193.7 rush yards per game (including 198 per game against North opponents) and have seven scores via handoffs this year. The Bears are logging 96.3 rush yards per game (46 in conference) and have just one rushing TD.
The Vikes offensive scheme has logged 167.3 yards/game in the air overall (230 per game against conference opposition) and has three passing TDs so far. The Bears have recorded 193 pass yards per contest (228 in the NFC) and also have three total pass score.
On the defensive side of the ball, Minnesota appears to have the upper hand when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has allowed 101.7 rush yards and 251.7 pass yards per game. The Chicago defense has given up 275.7 yards per game to opposing passers and 68.7 yards per game on the ground. The Bears are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 4.74 to opposing QBs, while the Vikings have given up a 5.34 ANY/A.
Passing-wise, Cousins has amassed 272 yards this year, and has completed 74 percent of his 31 attempts with two passing scores and has yet to throw an interception. Cousins has a 9.72 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number sits at 6.43 over the last two games.
In the home locker room, Mitchell Trubisky has managed to complete 51-of-76 passes for 459 yards, three TDs and two INTs. Trubisky’s ANY/A stands at a mediocre 4.60 for the year and 5.62 over his past two outings.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears Betting Prediction
SU Winner: Bears, ATS Winner: Vikings, O/U: Over
Betting Notes
- Chicago has lost zero fumbles this season while Minnesota has let two get away.
- The Chicago defensive unit has created 11 sacks on the year while Minnesota has 10.
- Minnesota has averaged 6.3 yards per carry over its last two outings.
- Chicago has averaged 4.6 yards per carry over its last two.
- The Over/Under for Minnesota’s previous game was set at 43.5. The over cashed in the team’s 34-14 triumph over Oakland.
- In its last three matches, Minnesota is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- The Over/Under for Chicago’s last game going into it was 40.5. The over cashed in that 31-15 triumph over Washington.
