In what will likely be a playoff elimination game, the Chicago Bears (6-7) travel north the play the Minnesota Vikings (6-7) Sunday of Week 15 for a 1 p.m. kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we preview the Bears-Vikings betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.
Bears at Vikings: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:14 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Bears +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Vikings -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Bears +3.5 (-115) | Vikings -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Bears at Vikings: Game notes
- The Over has hit in seven of Minnesota’s last eight games as well as in seven of its last eight home games.
- Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last five games.
- Minnesota has been favored in six of its seven home games this season but is 2-5 ATS in those games.
- The total has hit the Under in seven of Chicago’s last 10 games.
- Minnesota is 0-4 ATS in its last four home games against teams with losing records.
- The Bears are 5-2 ATS in its last seven games against the Vikings.
Bears at Vikings: Key injuries
Bears
- S Deon Bush (foot) questionable
- TE Jimmy Graham (hip) questionable
- CB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) questionable
- LB Khalil Mack (shoulder) questionable
- CB Buster Skrine (concussion) out
Vikings
- LB Eric Kendricks (calf) out
- RB Alexander Mattison (illness) questionable
- TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) out
Bears at Vikings: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Vikings 27, Bears 24
Money line (?)
This game has the potential to go either way. Minnesota’s -175 price is quite a bit to invest for a limited return. While I would avoid this bet, the Bears have a decent chance to win, so if you were to bet the money line, I would suggest a small wager on CHICAGO (+150) despite the belief that Minnesota will win a tight game.
Against the spread (?)
As stated earlier, I believe this will be tight throughout and decided very late and most likely with a field goal. Take CHICAGO +3.5 (-115).
Over/Under (?)
The Bears offense has had its struggles, but Minnesota’s cornerbacks are the youngest group in the league and have been lit up for big plays all season. That, combined with missing defensive standouts DE Danielle Hunter and LB Anthony Barr (both on IR) and Kendricks, make an ugly defense worse. Minnesota has the weapons on offense to move the ball quickly and score points, even against a stingy Chicago defense. That combination will lead to more touchdowns that field goals. Take OVER 46.5 (-105).
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Also see:
- 5 reasons for optimism as Chicago visits Minnesota (Bears Wire)
- Zimmer continues to back K Bailey (Vikings Wire)
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