The Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears meet Sunday in NFL action from Soldier Field. Here’s a Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Bears vs Vikings pick.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Vikings got off to a nice start this year, winning their first five straight games. Those victories came over the Giants, 49ers, Texans, Packers and Jets. Minnesota would lose the next two versus the Lions and Rams, then recovered with wins over the Colts and Jaguars.
In the Titans matchup on Sunday, Minnesota scored in each of the first three quarters during a 23-13 win. QB Sam Darnold finished with 246 yards and two scores alongside one rush TD. Justin Jefferson caught six balls for 81 yards to top the receivers.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
Over on the Bears’ side, they started out the year on a 4-2 run, taking out the Titans, Rams, Panthers, and Jaguars during that time. The next three were all losses, however, as Chicago fell to the Commanders, Cardinals, and Patriots.
Matched up against the Packers in their last outing, the Bears held a 19-14 edge going into the fourth quarter but ultimately lost 20-19. QB Caleb Williams put up 231 yards passing, and D’Andre Swift led the rush with 14 carries for 71 yards and a score.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Vikings’ last nine Sunday games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bears’ last eight home games against the Vikings following a loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last seven games between teams from the same division has gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts
- D’Andre Swift has recorded 71+ rushing yards in four of the Bears’ last five games against NFC opponents.
- Keenan Allen has recorded 40+ receiving yards in each of his 13 previous appearances against NFC North opponents.
- D’Andre Swift has scored a touchdown in four of the Bears’ last five games against NFC opponents.
- Caleb Williams has recorded 217+ passing yards in four of the Bears’ last five Sunday games as underdogs.
- D.J. Moore has recorded 51+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his 12 previous appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC North opponents.
- Caleb Williams has recorded 22+ completions in five of the Bears’ last six games as underdogs.
- Kevin Byard is just one away from 30 career interceptions.
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Cam Akers has recorded 22+ rushing yards in each of his last seven November appearances.
- Aaron Jones has recorded 24+ receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances against the Bears.
- Jordan Addison has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Vikings’ last four road games against NFC North opponents.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 240+ passing yards in each of the Vikings’ last five games.
- Aaron Jones has recorded 95+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last eight road appearances against NFC opponents.
- T.J. Hockenson has scored the last touchdown in each of his last three November appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Sam Darnold has thrown two or more touchdowns in four of the Vikings’ last five road games.
- Sam Darnold has recorded 22+ completions in three of the Vikings’ last four Sunday games.
Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction
I’ll lean toward Minnesota. The Vikings are coming off a pretty clean road win versus a struggling Titans team, notching 318 yards (236 passing) and 24 first downs in the 10-point victory. The Vikings went a tepid 5-of-14 on third downs, but the defense helped out with 6-of-15 on the other side. Minnesota benefitted from some sloppy Tennessee play (13 penalties for 91 yards) as well.
As for the Bears, they let another one go late in Sunday’s matchup with the Packers. Chicago surrendered just 1-of-5 on third downs and 23:39 in time of possession in that one but couldn’t finish off the win despite playing fairly well overall. The Bears have been below 20 points in four straight games now, so it won’t take much for the Vikings to get a lead and keep it.