Chicago Bears (4-9) vs. Minnesota Vikings (11-2)
December 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Vikings -7; Over/Under: +46.5
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The Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings meet in week 15 NFL action from U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears Prediction.
Chicago Bears Recap
The Chicago Bears come into this game looking to rebound after a 38-13 loss at the hands of San Francisco last time out, falling to 4-9 on the year. After this game, the Bears will head home to take on the Detroit Lions.
Bears Lose 7th Straight
Caleb Williams has thrown for 2,746 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 62.2% passing while D’Andre Swift has rushed for 742 yards and 5 touchdowns. DJ Moore leads the Bears with 68 receptions and 712 yards with 5 touchdowns while Rome Odunze has 45 grabs for 585 yards and 3 TDs. Cole Kmet has 448 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Keenan Allen has 471 receiving yards and 5 TDs as well on the year. On defense, T.J. Edwards has a team-high 103 total tackles while Kevin Byard III has 99 total tackles. Gervon Dexter Sr. has a team-high 5 sacks and Montez Sweat has 4.5 sacks, while Jaylon Johnson has a pair of interceptions. As a unit, the Bears’ defense has combined for 31 sacks and 10 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Chicago Bears will win
- The Vikings have lost seven of their last eight December games against NFC North opponents.
- The Bears have won each of their last two Monday games as underdogs.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against NFC North opponents.
- The Bears have covered the spread in seven of their last eight Monday road games.
Minnesota Vikings Recap
The Minnesota Vikings come into this one looking to add on to their 42-21 win over Atlanta last time out to improve to 11-2 on the year. After this game, the Vikings will head on the road for a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Vikings Looking To Catch Detroit Lions Atop NFC North
Sam Darnold has thrown for 3,299 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions on 68.4% passing while Aaron Jones has rushed for 893 yards and 4 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson leads the Vikings’ receiving group with 75 grabs for 1,170 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns while Jordan Addison has 708 receiving yards with 7 TDs and four more Vikings have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, John Metellus has a team-high 78 total tackles and a pair of interceptions while Andrew Van Ginkel has 9 sacks. Jonathan Greenard has a team-high 10 sacks and Pat Jones II has 7 sacks while Byron Murphy Jr. has 6 interceptions and Camryn Bynum has 3 INTs. As a unit, Minnesota’s defense has combined for 40 sacks and 20 interceptions on the year.
Why the Minnesota Vikings will win
- The Bears have lost each of their last 13 games against NFC opponents on a winning streak.
- The Vikings have won each of their last six games.
- The Vikings have covered the spread in five of their last six Week 15 games against NFC opponents.
- The Bears have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against NFC opponents.
Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears Prediction
I’m on the Vikings here. I get the case to be made for an underdog in some spots, but these are two teams headed in completely different directions. Chicago had a chance for a nice win last week against San Francisco, but just shot themselves in the foot once again. Minnesota’s been one of the best in the league this season and I think Minnesota gets a convincing win at home here. Give me the Vikings.
