NFL : Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 16, 2024 8:00PM EST @ U.S. Bank Stadium

The Bears want to break the bad streak of losses, and the Vikings want to keep their successful home run. Recently, the Minnesota team has been offensively good with a very balanced attack that keeps its opponents on the edge. Chicago is, however, unable to find its rhythm as problems beset both sides of this Chicago-based ball club. This really should be a defining moment for both teams in their struggle for momentum late-season.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bears 3.74 , Vikings 1.29

Spread: Bears +7 , Vikings -7

Over/Under: 44

Team Recent Performance

Chicago Bears

The team has suffered five losses in a row, starting with a loss to San Francisco 13-38 on December 9, which was quite disappointing as they were favorites to win that match with a +3 spread, and with the total going over 43.5. They fell by a narrow margin to Detroit on November 29, with a score of 20-23; however, the +9.5 spread cover was achieved and the tally also did not get above 47.5. The record continues with a loss against Minnesota on November 25, ending with the score of 27-30 with no cover on +3 in the totals over 39.5. They lost to Green Bay 19-20 on November 18 and managed to cover a +6 spread while remaining under the 41 total. Finally, the last loss was from New England with a score of 19-3, under -6.5 spread, while the overall points were 37.5.

Minnesota Vikings

Georgia lost to Atlanta over the December 9th showdown by a score of 42-21, covering the -6 line and the total going over 46.5. On December 2nd, they narrowly beat Arizona 23-22 but failed to cover the -3.5 line, with the total staying under at 45.5. On the 25th of November, they defeated the Chicago Bears 30-27 but went under the -3 line, with the total going over at that time of 39.5. They beat them 23-13 on November 18, winning on the back of a -6 spread since the total was under 40. Finally, on November 11, they beat Jacksonville, but under the -7 line. In total, the sum stayed below 42.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In head-to-head records, the Minnesota Vikings have their history with the Chicago Bears with a 7-3 record compared to the latter’s 3-7 skin. Minnesota also leads in the last of their past performances with the Vikings being 6-3-1 ATS and the Bears 3-6-1. Both teams are tied at 5-5 in over/under. All Minnesota earns is 23.0 against Chicago’s 18.0 average points, which is the average of rushing yards 116.8 as to Chicago’s 115.7. In terms of passing, Minnesota has an average of more than 227.3 yards for their 68.81% completion rate compared with Chicago’s 197.2 and 65.77%. Totals show that Minnesota gains more total yards per game than Chicago: 344.1 versus 312.9. Except that turnovers are slightly lower at 1.6 than the 1.8 of the Bears.

Team Injuries Update

Chicago Bears

Tarvarius Moore (S, concussion), D’Andre Swift (RB, groin), and Kiran Amegadjie (OL, calf) are questionable. Ryan Bates (OL, concussion), Darrynton Evans (RB, hamstring), Gervon Dexter (DE, knee), and Roschon Johnson (RB, concussion) are all out.

Minnesota Vikings

Andrew DePaola (LS, hand), Stephon Gilmore (CB, hamstring), and Cam Robinson (T, hand), Harrison Phillips (DE, back), Dalton Risner (G, back), and Will Reichard (K, quad) are all questionable. Gabriel Murphy (OLB, knee) is out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 44.

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