Vikings vs. Bears SNF Free Pick
(The Spread) – NFC North rivals clash on Sunday Night Football when the Bears host the Vikings tonight in Week 6.
NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Bears as 3-point home favorites against the visiting Vikings, while the over/under total for this contest is currently sitting at 41.5 points. The Vikings enter this game with a 1-4 overall record and are 2-2-1 against the spread, while the Bears are 2-3 on the year and 1-4 ATS, which includes four straight non-covers.
Line Movement: The Bears opened as 5.5-point favorites at the Las Vegas Hilton but there’s a large contingent that has been able to move the line at the sports book because it’s now down to 3. That said, the spread did open up at 3 at most offshore books so the Hilton line might be a little misleading. The total also opened at 45 at the LV Hilton before dropping to 41.5, where it currently is sitting at most books.
Public Betting: Of the 15,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 62% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Bears. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Week 6 Free Pick: Take Minnesota. The Bears will be forced to throw the ball because the Vikings’ solid run defense, which will play right into Minnesota’s hands. Look for Jared Allen to have a big night against Chicago’s brutal offensive line and create all kinds of problems for Jay Cutler, who is losing confidence in playcaller Mike Martz by the minute. Offensively, Donovan McNabb has been one of the least effective quarterbacks in the league this season but Minnesota has seen a revival of its run blocking so Adrian Peterson should be able to take over. According to latest NFL trends, the Bears are 0-4 against the spread in their last four games against the NFC and 0-4 in their last four games overall. Look for the Vikings to potentially win this game outright.
2011 NFL WEEK 6 FREE PICK: MINNESOTA VIKINGS +3
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