NFL Week 15 continues as the Chicago Bears play the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday night. The Chicago Bears are last in the NFC North after winning one four games this season, and losing nine. On the other hand, the Minnesota Vikings are two positions higher with a current 11-2 record on the season. While the Bears try to break their losing streak, the Minnesota Vikings will win here as expected by the best NFL betting odds.
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Date: December 16, Monday | Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: ABC/ESPN
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Chicago Bears Vs Minnesota Vikings Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Chicago Bears (+256) vs Minnesota Vikings (-307)
Spread: Chicago Bears +7 (-116) vs Minnesota Vikings -7 (-103)
Total (O/U): Chicago Bears (o43.5) vs Minnesota Vikings (u43.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears took on the San Francisco 49ers in the previous week and lost the game with a clumsy score of 38-13. Against the Bears, Chicago’s offense was led by QB Caleb Williams who completed 17 passes out of 23 attempts for a total of 134 yards. Williams scored a pair of TDs in that game. In terms of rushing, D’Andre Swift managed 14 carries for 38 yards, while D.J. Moore defended with six receptions for 49 yards.
Players to watch:
Caleb Williams: 2,746 Yds, 16 TD, 5 INT
D’Andre Swift: 193 Car, 742 Yds, 5 TD
DJ Moore: 68 Rec, 712 Yds, 5 TD
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are coming here after playing the Atlanta Falcons and winning impressively 42-21. In that game, Minnesota’s QB Sam Darnold went for 347 yards, completing 22 passes out of 28 attempts, along with five TDs. Aaron Jones took charge of the team’s rushing with 13 carries for 73 yards, scoring once, while Jordan Addison led the defense with eight receptions for 133 yards, along with a trio of TDs.
Players to watch:
Sam Darnold: 3,299 Yds, 28 TD, 10 INT
Aaron Jones: 197 Car, 893 Yds, 4 TD
Justin Jefferson: 75 Rec, 1,170 Yds, 7 TD
Chicago Bears Vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
Chicago Bears
Marcedes Lewis (TE) NIR – Rest
D’Andre Swift (RB) Groin
Josh Blackwell (DB) Shoulder
Travis Homer (RB) Head
Ryan Bates (OL) Concussion
Eli Hicks (DB) Ankle
Roschon Johnson (RB) Concussion
Gervon Dexter (DL) Knee
Minnesota Vikings
Stephon Gilmore (CB) Hamstring
Aaron Jones (RB) Back
Peter Jones (OLB) Knee
Josh Oliver (TE) Wrist
Andrew Van Ginkel (OLB) Hip
Chicago Bears Vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Chicago Bears
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games.
Chicago are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games.
Chicago are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Minnesota.
Chicago are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
Chicago are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
Chicago are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games played on a Monday.
Minnesota Vikings
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games.
Minnesota are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
Minnesota are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Minnesota are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference North division.
Minnesota are 4-12-2 ATS in their last 18 games played in December.
Minnesota are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games played in week 15.
Chicago Bears Vs Minnesota Vikings Summary and Prediction
The Chicago Bears are one of the worst teams in the league and are suffering a long losing streak. The Vikings are definitely the better team in this pairing and will dominate the matchup. Take the Minnesota Vikings to win with a predicted score of 30-14.
Moneyline: Vikings (-307)
Spread: Under 7
Total: Under 43.5
Predicted Score: 30-14, Vikings win.
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