Vikings vs Bears Predictions, Lines & Odds (Nov. 24)

• The Minnesota Vikings (8-2) come to soft Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears (4-6) Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
• Minnesota has won three in a row as they try to keep pace with the Lions in the NFC North.
• Check out our full preview, with a look at the best odds, things to know and prediction.

The reeling Chicago Bears (4-6, 5-4-1 ATS) and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams host the Minnesota Vikings (8-2, 7-3 ATS) in a key NFC North showdown.

Chicago made news two weeks ago firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and inserting Tommy Brown, but the Bears lost to the Packers last week on a blocked field goal on the last play. The Bears have lost four in a row.

Minnesota continues to be one of the most interesting stories in the NFL with an attacking defense and quarterback Sam Darnold playing the best football of his career.

Check out our full preview, prediction and tips on which way to bet this one on Sunday.

Vikings vs Bears Odds

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The line opened at four points in the Vikings’ favor at BetMGM, but just 2.5 at Caesars. It’s settled in at 3.5 just about everywhere.

Close game? Last year’s two meetings were decided by a combined eight points.

Minnesota has been favored in its last six games, but is just 3-3 against the number during that time. Chicago is 1-3 against the spread in its last four.

Now let’s talk about the total. This is the lowest total (39.5) for a Bears-Vikings game in years. Both teams are 3-7 over/under. The Vikings’ last three games have all hit the under, the Bears’ last four. And the last three meetings have all hit the under.

There’s some value looking at the moneyline bets. Caesars has the Bears at +162 and DraftKings has the Vikings at -166. Those are the best moneyline numbers.

They had snow earlier in the week in Chicago, but the forecast for kickoff is cloudy and in the 50s.

Snow daze ❄️ pic.twitter.com/66uBdgmF7w

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 21, 2024

A Bear Market

Chicago is 4-2 at home, but winless on the road, but Bears fans’ patience is starting to wear thin. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has thrown the ball 30 or more times in each of the last three games.

He has not been the Bears’ biggest problem. He’s played well enough to win, it’s just the Bears seem to stumble when it matters most. The offensive line is not good, and that shows up in the running game and pass protection.

Defensively, the Bears are the Bears. They are No. 3 in the NFL in turnover differential at +9. Eight different Bears have interceptions. Pro Bowler Montez Sweat has 3.5 sacks.

Sam Darnold spin move 🤯 #Vikings #SKOL pic.twitter.com/jeqJFwQvuP

— Locker (@PlayLockerLive) November 17, 2024

Sam He Am

Everyone is talking about the 9-1 Lions as the best team in the NFC, but the Vikings are just a game behind them in the division standings.

Minnesota has won three in a row, and the Vikings’ attacking defense ranks fourth in points allowed. They rank third in the NFL in sacks with 35.

Quarterback Sam Darnold has been better than ever. He’s thrown for 2,387 yards and 19 touchdowns. Justin Jefferson has 912 receiving yards, which is second most in the NFL. The big thing is Darnold hasn’t made many mistakes. He’s gotten the ball to his playmakers and let them do the work.

Vikings vs Bears Prediction

• Vikings -3.5 at BetMGM
• Over 39.5 at DraftKings

Try not to overthink this. There’s lots of smoke in Chicago right now. The Bears’ confidence is really shaky and Coach Matt Eberflus is on the hot seat.

It’s just the opposite in Minnesota, where Coach Kevin O’Connell has kept his team stabilized amid a lot of changes. The Vikings have the better ground game with Aaron Jones, and their defense will throw things at Williams he isn’t going to be ready for. We like the Vikings to win comfortably and this game to go over.