NFL : Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears Odds & Prediction

Game Info: November 24, 2024 1:00PM EST @ Soldier Field

Minnesota comes in with momentum, showcasing solid defensive play in recent wins while overcoming some offensive inconsistencies. Chicago, on the other hand, has struggled to find its footing, enduring close losses and challenges on both sides of the ball. As the two teams clash, their contrasting recent performances set the stage for an intriguing battle.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Vikings 1.56 , Bears 2.52

Spread: Vikings -3 , Bears +3

Over/Under: 39

Team Recent Performance

Minnesota Vikings

As of November 18th, they brought home a rigid victory against Tennessee – 23-13, thereby beating the odds of -6 and staying within the bounds of the 40 total. The week before, that is on November 11th, they grill a win against Jacksonville with a narrow score of 12-7, this was under the 42.5 points total however the spread of -7 was also lost because of the close score. On the other hand, on November 4th, they achieved a 21-13 victory over Indianapolis and in so doing covered the -6 spread and the 47 total was also achieved. Despite this, they were ineffective in another two defeats. After that, on October 25th, they hosted the Rams and went down by 20-30, they could not cover the -3 lines and the 47.5 total was also surpassed. Likewise, on October 21st, they suffered a loss from high-scoring Detroit, 29-31, where they failed to cover -1 spread and went over 50 total.

Chicago Bears

On November 18th, they came heartbeat away from clinching victory from Green Bay, as the score finished at 19-20, while managing to cover the spread of +6 but going under (41). The very next week, they played against New England and were thrashed 3-19, hence, did not cover the spread of -6.5 and went under (37.5). On November 4th, they lost to Arizona at home, 9-29 this time managing to cover the spread of +1.5 but once again going under their total set at 44.5. Yet again they lost on October 28th, when they faced Washington, losing 15-18 maintaining a +1.5 spread and going under the clearly stated total of 46.5. The only win during that stretch came on October 13th against Jacksonville, when they won 35-16 as +1.5 dogs while again going over their game total of 44.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The 6-4 Minnesota Vikings will take on the 4-6 Chicago Bears, showcasing some interesting divergences in win rates, as well as performances over the past season, thus creating both a challenge and an opportunity for analysis. On average, the Vikings receive more points per game, scoring an average of 20.6 points, while the Bears can manage only 16.9. Minnesota leads in passing yards per game 212.7 with a completion rate of 69.87, while Chicago follows closely at 184.9 yards with a completion rate of 66.35. In terms of poundage, the Chicago offense slightly edges the Minnesota offense with 115.1 yards per game against the Vikings’ 108.4. Turnovers per game also tell that both have a very close limit of 1.7 turnovers per game each. As if it was not enough, on the returns, Minnesota appears at 6-4, Chicago at 4-6, which directly corresponds to their over/under O/U records too.

Team Injuries

Minnesota Vikings

Andrew DePaola (TE, hand) has been placed on an indefinite injury, while Josh Oliver (TE, ankle) is listed as questionable for the game on Monday. Jordan Kunaszyk (LB, unknown) and Mekhi Blackmon (CB, knee) are currently on IR alongside JJ McCarthy (QB, knee), Will Reichard (K, thigh) who are both out for the season. Christian Darrisaw (OT, Knee) is also out for the season, while Gabriel Murphy (LB, knee) is doubtful.

Chicago Bears

Patrick Scales (TE, back), Nsimba Webster (WR, groin), Stephen Carlson (TE, collarbone), Darrynton Evans (RB, hamstring), Douglas Coleman III (S, undisclosed), Bill Murray (DT, pectoral), Jaquan Brisker (S, concussion), Ricky Stromberg (C, undisclosed), and Ian Wheeler (RB, undisclosed) are all on injured reserve. Andrew Billings (DT, chest) is out indefinitely. Ryan Bates (T, concussion), D’Andre Swift (RB, groin), Teven Jenkins (T, ankle), and Kiran Amegadjie (T, calf) are questionable for Sunday.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 39.

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