Bears vs Vikings NFL betting tips & predictions | Week 15, 2024

Bears v Vikings best bets

Bears v Vikings NFL Monday preview

The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears this Tuesday (AEDT) with a chance to clinch an NFL playoff spot.

The Vikings head into the clash as clear favourites at -333.33 with top NFL betting sites. The Bears are +260 underdogs, with the game line set at seven points.

It has been a horror run for the Bears, who have lost their last seven games. Last Sunday, they hit a new low as they were held to just four total offensive yards in the first half of a 38-13 loss to the 49ers.

In a development year for Chicago rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, his performances have been incredibly inconsistent. However, he hasn’t thrown an interception since Week 6, while he has thrown for seven touchdowns in the last three weeks.

Additionally, there are injury concerns for the Bears with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr (knee), running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) and centre Ryan Bates (concussion) all ruled out.

It has been a completely different story for the Vikings, who have won their last six games. Last Sunday, they beat the Falcons 42-21 as quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns.

Despite being 11-2, Minnesota still sit behind the Lions in the NFC North; however, they can clinch a playoff spot and keep the pressure on with a win.

The Vikings have a fairly clean bill of health, with just cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) in doubt to play.

Bears v Vikings betting strategy

Given the form of Sam Darnold and the Vikings’ offence, it is hard to see their winning run coming to an end against the struggling Bears. When these teams met three weeks ago, Chicago were able to take the game to overtime; ever since, however, the margin between the two teams has widened. Back the Vikings to cover the line of -7 at -105.26 with top sports betting sites.

Vikings games have been high-scoring of late, with each of their last three going over the total points line. Similarly, the Bears have conceded 30 points in two of their last three. With the total points line set at just 43.5, take the over at -111.11 with BetOnline.

With Sam Darnold in such good form, wide receiver Jordan Addison has accumulated 350 receiving yards and four touchdowns across the last three weeks. One of those games was against the Bears, where he has a season-high 162 receiving yards. Facing the same defence, back Addison to finish with more than 100 receiving yards at +425 with top online bookies.

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