Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

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Two teams that entered the season convinced they were playoff teams are now playing for survival, as the Minnesota Vikings (1-4) travel to play the Chicago Bears (1-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Soldier Field in a game broadcast on FOX. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Vikings vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Vikings have been rumored to be ready for a fire sale after a slow start and a hamstring injury that placed star wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve. As in many of their losses, the Vikings had opportunities in the 4th quarter, but fell flat in a 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Kirk Cousins threw for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, but the Vikings defense failed them – allowing the Chiefs to convert 9-of-15 3rd downs to keep drives alive and control tempo. The loss dropped Minnesota to 1-3-1 Against the Spread.

The Bears got their 1st win of the season with a 40-20 blowout of the Washington Commanders. Chicago’s offense rolled up 451 total yards. The run game gained 178 yards on 32 carries and quarterback Justin Fields threw for 282 yards and 4 touchdowns. Wide receiver D.J. Moore had a breakout game, catching 8 passes for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns. The win was Chicago’s 1st ATS win of the season (1-3-1).

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Vikings at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bears +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -3 (-110) | Bears +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Bears key injuries

Vikings

WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) out

Bears

RB Khalil Herbert (ankle) out
RB Travis Homer (hamstring) out
S Eddie Jackson (foot) questionable
RB Roshon Johnson (concussion) out
C Lucas Patrick (concussion) questionable

Vikings at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 24, Bears 20

Moneyline

PASS

The Vikings have the better team and should win, but they just can’t be trusted this season to wager on. The Bears will likely get a lot more action on this betting line, but they can’t be counted on either.

Against the spread

TAKE VIKINGS -3 (-110)

The loss of Jefferson is huge, but Minnesota has other offensive options. The Vikings may transform back into a more run-heavy offense. The Bears are coming off a mini-bye, but their defense has been carved up badly through the air. In 5 games opposing quarterbacks have thrown for 1,478 yards with 12 touchdowns and a passer rating of 111.1. Even without Jefferson, the Vikings should be able to take advantage of the Bears’ suspect defense.

Over/Under

TAKE OVER 43.5 (-110)

The Bears have allowed 27 or more points in 4 of 5 games, and the Vikings have allowed 27 or more points in 3 of the last 4. What has this game looking more like an Over call is that the Bears are going to be without 3 of their top 4 running backs and may have to throw more or count on Fields to be the primary runner. Minnesota is aggressive on defense, which can cut both ways when they allow big plays downfield.

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