Vikings vs Bears Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Sep 2026

NFL Betting Preview: Vikings vs Bears

The Minnesota Vikings square off against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, September 20.

The totals provides plenty of value at -105. The line is set at 47.5 and we’d be surprised if the Bears and the Vikings combined points total exceeds that amount.

Minnesota and Chicago add another chapter to a long-running NFC North rivalry, with divisional positioning already part of the backdrop. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson remain central to the Bears’ offensive identity, while Minnesota presents a familiar opponent that knows the importance of stealing an early road game inside a highly competitive division.

Minnesota Vikings opened the campaign with a 39-22 home win against Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota finished with 239 total yards, including 132 net passing yards and 107 on the ground, while recording 19 first downs and scoring five touchdowns.

After Kyler Murray left the game with a concussion in the first quarter, Carson Wentz came off the bench and completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns as Minnesota scored the final 29 points of the game.

Chicago Bears kicked off their season with a 59-37 road win against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Chicago piled up 552 total yards, including 261 net passing yards and 291 on the ground, while recording 26 first downs and scoring eight touchdowns.

Caleb Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, while adding 65 rushing yards and two scores. D'Andre Swift rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, with Kyle Monangai adding 100 yards and a touchdown on just 10 attempts.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Bears and the Vikings saw the former win. It was a 19-17 scoreline at US Bank Stadium. The Vikings have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Quarterbacks

Carson Wentz

214.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Caleb Williams

225.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Vikings vs Bears Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this NFL showdown on the totals. Our best pick is Under 47.5 which can currently be backed at odds of -105.

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:

• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Vikings games.
• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Vikings games.
• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bears games at home.
• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bears games at home.

Under 47.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Caleb Williams Under 227.5 Passing Yards -114

You can back Caleb Williams (Bears) at -114 to end with fewer than 227.5 passing yards. He could struggle to reach the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.

Latest Caleb Williams Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+340

First

+1800

Passing Yards

Over 225.5

-114

Under 225.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-114

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Luther Burden III Under 51.5 Receiving Yards -114

You can back Luther Burden III (Vikings) at -114 to end with fewer than 51.5 receiving yards. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, as the total looks too high.

Latest Luther Burden III Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+180

First

+1000

Receiving Yards

Over 49.5

-114

Under 49.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Vikings 17 - 24 Bears

We’re going for the Bears to achieve a 24-17 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Vikings vs Bears Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Chicago Bears are -213 favorites and that means a 68% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Minnesota Vikings, you will find +180 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 47.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 47.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Vikings

+180

Bears

-213

Point Spread

Vikings +4.5

-110

Bears -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 47.5

-115

Over 47.5

-105

Aaron Jones can be backed to score a TD at any stage at -145. There is the opportunity to back the market leader to grab the first touchdown at +480.

Touchdown

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

First TD

+480

Anytime TD

-145

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

First TD

+500

Anytime TD

-135

Luther Burden III (Bears)

First TD

+1000

Anytime TD

+180

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+170

Colston Loveland (Bears)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+190

Rome Odunze (Bears)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+220

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+195

Jordan Addison (Vikings)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+270

Kalif Raymond (Bears)

First TD

+1700

Anytime TD

+320

Caleb Williams (Bears)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+340

T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+320

Cole Kmet (Bears)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+430

Jauan Jennings (Vikings)

First TD

+2200

Anytime TD

+420

Josh Oliver (Vikings)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+550

DeeJay Dallas (Vikings)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+500

Jahdae Walker (Bears)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+950

Carson Wentz (Vikings)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+900

Tai Felton (Vikings)

First TD

+5000

Anytime TD

+1000

Demond Claiborne (Vikings)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+1000

Zavion Thomas (Bears)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2000

Myles Price (Vikings)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1800

Sam Roush (Bears)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+2700

Gavin Bartholomew (Vikings)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3300

Roschon Johnson (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3300

Dillon Bell (Vikings)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3300

Receiving Yards

Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Over 79.5

-114

Under 79.5

-114

Luther Burden III (Bears)

Over 49.5

-114

Under 49.5

-114

Colston Loveland (Bears)

Over 48.5

-114

Under 48.5

-114

Rome Odunze (Bears)

Over 39.5

-114

Under 39.5

-114

Jordan Addison (Vikings)

Over 38.5

-114

Under 38.5

-114

T.J. Hockenson (Vikings)

Over 30.5

-114

Under 30.5

-114

Kalif Raymond (Bears)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Jauan Jennings (Vikings)

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-114

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

Josh Oliver (Vikings)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-114

Cole Kmet (Bears)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-114

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Rushing Yards

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Over 60.5

-114

Under 60.5

-114

Aaron Jones (Vikings)

Over 54.5

-114

Under 54.5

-114

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

Over 37.5

-114

Under 37.5

-114

Caleb Williams (Bears)

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-114

Carson Wentz (Vikings)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-114

Passing Yards

Caleb Williams (Bears)

Over 225.5

-114

Under 225.5

-114

Carson Wentz (Vikings)

Over 214.5

-114

Under 214.5

-114

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Vikings on Top in Recent Head-to-Heads at Soldier Field

The Bears have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 25.30 points on average and giving up 18.80.

The Vikings have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, posting 17.10 points per matchup while yielding 24.10.

The last Soldier Field meeting saw the Vikings beat the Bears 27-24. From their last 7 head-to-head matchups at Soldier Field, the Vikings have collected six wins and the Bears one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O47.5	U47.5
Bears Home Stats		7-3	44.10	25.30	18.80	3	7
Vikings Away Stats		5-5	41.20	17.10	24.10	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
• U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Vikings Stats

Chicago Bears Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 37.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 41.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 47.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.10 pts and allowed 16.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 17.10 pts and allowed 24.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 52.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 44.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 47.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.00 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.30 pts and allowed 18.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 258.00 Yds. Allowed 268.90 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 114.90 Yds. Allowed 119.80 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 143.10 Yds. Allowed 149.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.10 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.70 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 0.30 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 17.00. Allowed 17.70
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.80. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.20. Committed by opponents 6.00
• Penalty Yards: Lost 41.20 Yds. Gained 47.30 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 395.30 Yds. Allowed 374.30 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 152.90 Yds. Allowed 128.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 242.40 Yds. Allowed 245.40 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.50 TD. Allowed 2.90 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.80 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.80 TD. Allowed 1.50 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 22.40. Allowed 21.10
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.10. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.70. Committed by opponents 5.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 41.50 Yds. Gained 44.50 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 254.00 Yds. Allowed 304.00 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 91.90 Yds. Allowed 128.90 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 162.10 Yds. Allowed 175.10 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.80 TD. Allowed 2.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.60 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.20 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.80. Allowed 19.20
• Total Turnovers: Committed 2.00. Committed by opponents 0.60
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.60. Committed by opponents 7.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 54.00 Yds. Gained 50.20 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 370.10 Yds. Allowed 344.90 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 130.80 Yds. Allowed 121.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 239.30 Yds. Allowed 223.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.90 TD. Allowed 2.00 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 0.70 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 20.80. Allowed 19.80
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.00. Committed by opponents 1.70
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.10. Committed by opponents 5.70
• Penalty Yards: Lost 43.00 Yds. Gained 38.10 Yds

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