NFL Betting Preview: Vikings vs Bears

The Minnesota Vikings face the Chicago Bears in this NFL Week 1 matchup at Soldier Field, with kickoff scheduled for 20:15 on Monday 8 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

Vikings Good Value against Bears

Take the Vikings at -116 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Bears. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

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Vikings H2H Record Includes 8 Wins in 10

Minnesota Vikings lost on the road in their previous game. Los Angeles Rams won 27-9 at State Farm Stadium. The Vikings moved the ball for 269 yards, split between 163 passing and 106 rushing yards. They scored once through the air and picked up 20 first downs.

Chicago Bears got the win in their last game. A 24-22 triumph occurred on the road at Lambeau Field when meeting Green Bay Packers. The Bears generated 224 total yards, made up of 141 passing and 83 rushing yards. The offense generated 16 first downs and produced 3 touchdowns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Vikings have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bears. At Soldier Field they won 30-27 (OT) before winning 30-12 at US Bank Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Vikings winning eight times.

Quarterbacks

J.J. McCarthy

Caleb Williams

Vikings vs Bears Prediction & Picks

The Vikings vs Bears betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Back the road team to get the better of the Bears in this NFL matchup. You can get -116 on the Moneyline for this pick and we think it’s value.

We only make our NFL predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Vikings vs Bears stats:

Vikings have won 8 of their last 10 games.
Vikings have won 14 of their last 20 games.
Bears have lost their last 5 games at home.
Bears have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
Bears have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
Bears have lost their last 2 games against Vikings.

Vikings Moneyline Probability

Based on the betting odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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As an option, you could consider the spread where you can back the Vikings to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: T.J. Hockenson Anytime TD +190

You can back T.J. Hockenson (Vikings) at +190 to break the plane of the end zone. The Anytime Touchdown Scorer odds are appealing from all angles and we’re willing to take a chance on him.

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Touchdown

Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson Over 77.5 Receiving Yards -114

The odds for Justin Jefferson (Bears) to go over 77.5 receiving yards are -114. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.

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Receiving Yards

Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Vikings

Totals Over 43.5

Anytime Touchdown T.J. Hockenson

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Correct Score Prediction

Vikings

27 - 23 Bears logo

Bears

The Vikings are available at huge odds to secure a 27-23 win and they might have the edge. This should be a close battle and there won’t be much between the teams.

Vikings vs Bears Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

We’re seeing Chicago Bears priced up at -102 for a victory, with Minnesota Vikings trading at -116. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 43.5. The Totals offers NFL fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 43.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

D'Andre Swift Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

D'Andre Swift is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +700. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Jordan Mason (Vikings)

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Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

DJ Moore (Bears)

Rome Odunze (Bears)

T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)

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Rushing Yards

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Jordan Mason (Vikings)

Caleb Williams (Bears)

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Passing Yards

J.J. McCarthy (Vikings)

Caleb Williams (Bears)

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Soldier Field

Bears With Five Consecutive Home Losses

The Bears are winless in their last five at Soldier Field. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, posting 21.70 points per contest while yielding 18.70.

The Vikings have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, scoring 20.90 points per contest and conceding 22.40.

In their most recent matchup at Soldier Field, the Vikings got the better of the Bears 30-27. From the last 6 head-to-head meetings at Soldier Field, the Vikings have claimed five wins, with the Bears posting one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O43.5	U43.5
Bears Home Stats		5-5	40.40	21.70	18.70	4	6
Vikings Away Stats		6-4	43.30	20.90	22.40	5	5

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Vikings

NFL Playoffs: 14/01 Vikings9 Rams 27
NFL: 06/01 Vikings9 Lions 31
NFL: 29/12 Packers25 Vikings 27
NFL: 22/12 Vikings27 Seahawks 24
NFL: 17/12 Bears12 Vikings 30

Bears

NFL: 05/01 Bears24 Packers 22
NFL: 27/12 Seahawks6 Bears 3
NFL: 22/12 Lions34 Bears 17
NFL: 17/12 Bears12 Vikings 30
NFL: 08/12 Bears13 49ers 38

Head to Head

Vikings vs Bears

NFL: 17/12 2024 Bears 12 Vikings 30
NFL: 24/11 2024 Vikings 30 Bears 27
NFL: 28/11 2023 Bears 12 Vikings 10
NFL: 15/10 2023 Vikings 19 Bears 13
NFL: 08/01 2023 Vikings 29 Bears 13
NFL: 09/10 2022 Bears 22 Vikings 29
NFL: 09/01 2022 Bears 17 Vikings 31
NFL: 21/12 2021 Vikings 17 Bears 9
NFL: 20/12 2020 Bears 33 Vikings 27
NFL: 17/11 2020 Vikings 19 Bears 13

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Vikings Stats

Chicago Bears Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 44.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 43.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 43.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.20 pts and allowed 20.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 20.90 pts and allowed 22.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 39.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 41.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 43.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 14.70 pts and allowed 25.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 22.50 pts and allowed 18.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

Total Yards: Gained 347.70 Yds. Allowed 333.90 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 104.80 Yds. Allowed 102.30 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 242.90 Yds. Allowed 231.60 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 2.20 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 0.90 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 21.90. Allowed 18.70
Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.60
Total Penalties: Committed 5.50. Committed by opponents 9.00
Penalty Yards: Lost 43.40 Yds. Gained 78.40 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

Total Yards: Gained 270.40 Yds. Allowed 378.90 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 90.30 Yds. Allowed 147.70 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 180.10 Yds. Allowed 231.20 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.60 TD. Allowed 2.60 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.40 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.10 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.30. Allowed 20.50
Total Turnovers: Committed 0.80. Committed by opponents 1.10
Total Penalties: Committed 6.50. Committed by opponents 5.50
Penalty Yards: Lost 52.70 Yds. Gained 41.60 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

Total Yards: Gained 341.10 Yds. Allowed 335.40 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 106.60 Yds. Allowed 83.10 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 234.50 Yds. Allowed 252.30 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.20 TD. Allowed 2.70 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.40 TD. Allowed 0.70 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.90 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 20.70. Allowed 18.70
Total Turnovers: Committed 1.40. Committed by opponents 1.60
Total Penalties: Committed 6.00. Committed by opponents 7.90
Penalty Yards: Lost 48.50 Yds. Gained 64.00 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

Total Yards: Gained 313.30 Yds. Allowed 332.90 Yds
Rushing Yards: Gained 117.90 Yds. Allowed 122.30 Yds
Passing Yards: Gained 195.40 Yds. Allowed 210.60 Yds
Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.60 TD. Allowed 1.90 TD
Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.20 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.20 TD. Allowed 1.10 TD
Total 1st Downs: Picked up 18.30. Allowed 17.90
Total Turnovers: Committed 0.60. Committed by opponents 1.80
Total Penalties: Committed 6.20. Committed by opponents 5.20
Penalty Yards: Lost 49.80 Yds. Gained 36.00 Yds

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Minnesota Vikings Injuries

Type

Name

Info

Jordan Addison

Suspension

Gavin Bartholomew

Back

Tyler Batty

Knee

Zeke Correll

Ankle

Christian Darrisaw

Knee - ACL + MCL

C.J. Ham

Undisclosed

Rondale Moore

Knee

Alexander Musch Williams

Undisclosed

Matt Nelson

Undisclosed

Zavier Scott

Ankle

Harrison Smith

Illness

Elijah Williams

Hamstring

Chicago Bears Injuries

Type

Name

Info

Josh Blackwell

Groin

Austin Booker

Knee

T.J. Edwards

Hamstring

Zah Frazier

Personal

Deion Hankins

Quadriceps

Travis Homer

Calf

Jaylon Johnson

Groin

Roschon Johnson

Foot

Amen Ogbongbemiga

Undisclosed

Terell Smith

Knee

Previous Minnesota Vikings Lineups

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Vikings 9-27 Rams

AFC East	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Bills	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Dolphins	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Patriots	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jets	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC North	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Ravens	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Bengals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Browns	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Steelers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC South	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Texans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Colts	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Jaguars	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Titans	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

AFC West	W	L	PCT	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Chargers	1	0	1.000	27	21	6	1-0-0	0-0-0	1-0-0	1-0-0	1-0-0	1W
Broncos	0	0	-	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Raiders	0	0	-	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Chiefs	0	1	0.000	21	27	-6	0-0-0	0-1-0	0-1-0	0-1-0	0-1-0	1L

NFC East	W	L	PCT	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Eagles	1	0	1.000	24	20	4	1-0-0	0-0-0	1-0-0	1-0-0	1-0-0	1W
Giants	0	0	-	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Commanders	0	0	-	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Cowboys	0	1	0.000	20	24	-4	0-0-0	0-1-0	0-1-0	0-1-0	0-1-0	1L

NFC South	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Falcons	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Panthers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Saints	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Buccaneers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFC West	PCT	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 5	Strk
Cardinals	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Rams	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
49ers	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-
Seahawks	-	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0-0	-	-

NFL Betting Preview: Vikings vs Bears

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vikings vs Bears Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Vikings Moneyline Probability

Best Bet

Player Prop Picks

Same Game Parlay Picks

Correct Score Prediction

Vikings vs Bears Odds

Last 5 & H2H

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Team News

Minnesota Vikings Injuries

Chicago Bears Injuries

Previous Minnesota Vikings Lineups

Previous Chicago Bears Lineups

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