NFC North rivals clash in Minneapolis in Monday Night Football’s Bears vs. Vikings matchup at 8:00 p.m. ET. Will the Bears at least give their divisional foes a game? Or will Minnesota roll as a 7-point home favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Chicago Bears (+7) at Minnesota Vikings (-7); o/u 44
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, December 16, 2024
Bears vs. Vikings Public Betting: Bettors Laying Points
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% of public bettors are currently backing the Rams when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Swift questionable to face Vikings
Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) is questionable for Week 15 against the Vikings. Swift failed to practice on Thursday and Friday before logging a limited sessions Saturday as he tends to a groin injury. The Bears already ruled out fellow back Roschon Johnson with a concussion, meaning Swift could be in line for another robust workload after seeing 16 opportunities on a 79% snap rate against the 49ers in Week 14, assuming he can play through his ailment. The Bears will be extremely thin at the position if Swift can’t go, likely forced to turn to Travis Homer and recent addition Darrynton Evans.
Jones practices in full, will play
Aaron Jones (back) practiced in full on Friday. Jones’ return to full participation means he must only remain setback-free in order for him to play in his typical lead-back role on Monday. Fantasy managers can count on him as an RB2 against the Bears defense allowing the ninth-most yards before contact per carry (1.4).
Bears vs. Vikings Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Bears vs. Vikings Prediction:
Take Chicago. Even though this is a divisional game for the Vikings, this is a letdown spot for Minnesota after it routed the Falcons and former quarterback Kirk Cousins last Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Bears are dreadful, but Caleb Williams has kept them somewhat competitive, as evidence of Chicago’s 5-4-1 ATS record over its last 10 games.
Plus, the final score last week in Minnesota was misleading. The game was tied 21-all heading into the fourth quarter. The Vikings scored to make it 28-21, then the Falcons fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the rout was on. Otherwise, it was another competitive game for Minnesota. A lot of their games this season have come down to one possession.
Bears vs. Vikings NFL Prediction: Chicago Bears +7