First look: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines

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The Chicago Bears (4-9) face the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) in the first of 2 Monday Night Football Games in Week 15. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we look at the Bears vs. Vikings odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Bears started off slow in a 38-13 loss as 3-point underdogs at the San Fransisco 49ers in a Week 14 Sunday game — with the Over (43.5) cashing. Chicago fell behind 14-0 after the opening quarter and 24-0 at the half before its first score more than halfway through the third quarter. The Bears finished with 162 total yards, well below the 49ers’ 452. Most importantly, the Bears offensive line couldn’t protect QB Caleb Williams. The rookie was sacked 7 times, improving his league-most to 56.

The Vikings scored in every quarter Sunday in beating the visiting Atlanta Falcons 41-21, covering as 6-point favorites and easily hitting the Over (46.5). Minnesota’s defense forced 3 turnovers — 2 interceptions and 1 fumble — while the offense didn’t turn the ball over once. QB Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and 5 touchdowns. The team also came up in clutch situations going 8-for-12 on third downs and scoring TDs in all 4 of its red-zone appearances.

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Bears at Vikings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Monday at 9:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Vikings -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +6.5 (-110) | Vikings -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

ML: Bears 4-9 | Vikings 11-2
ATS: Bears 6-5-2 | Vikings 8-4-1
O/U: Bears 5-8 | Vikings 5-8

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Bears vs. Vikings head-to-head

Minnesota leads the all-time series 67-58-2, which includes a Chicago Wild Card win the 1994-95 season.

Since 2020, the Vikings have won 7 of the last 9 meetings, while the home team has struggled, posting a 2-7 record.

The Vikings were favored in all 9 of those matchups but only covered in 5 of them with 1 push.

The Over/Under has been more even with a 4-5 record.

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