Vikings vs Bears NFL Picks and Predictions
The Minnesota Vikings travel to Chicago to take on the Bears in a Week 2 NFC showdown, and both offenses enter this one looking to answer real questions. Below we break down the odds, matchup numbers, injuries, and betting trends to land on our best Vikings vs Bears pick against the spread and total. For the rest of the slate, check out our full Week 2 NFL Schedule with odds and predictions for every game.
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Vikings vs Bears Odds and Betting Lines
Minnesota is getting 3 points on the road, with the Vikings listed at +3 (-109) and Chicago favored at -3 (-109). The moneyline has Minnesota at +142 and Chicago at -156, while the total sits at 45.5, with the over priced at -106 and the under at -106.
A field-goal spread on the road suggests oddsmakers see this as a close, low-scoring NFC battle between two offenses still finding their identity in September.
Vikings vs Bears Matchup Breakdown
Neither offense enters this game in good form, and the numbers back that up. Minnesota's offense ranks 28th in total yards per game (282.5) against a Chicago defense that ranks 26th in yards allowed (352.2). In the air, the Vikings rank 29th in passing yards (166.7) facing a Bears defense that ranks 25th against the pass (232.3 allowed).
On the ground, Minnesota ranks 23rd in rushing yards (108.7) against a Bears run defense that ranks 26th (131.8 allowed). Touchdown production is similarly light on both sides: the Vikings rank 26th in anytime touchdowns (1.9) versus a Chicago defense that ranks 24th in touchdowns allowed (2.7), 29th in passing touchdowns (1.1) against a defense ranked 28th in passing touchdowns allowed (1.8), and 19th in rushing touchdowns (0.9) against a Bears defense ranked 15th in rushing touchdowns allowed (0.9).
At quarterback, Chicago's Caleb Williams carries an F Matchup grade with projections of 242.4 passing yards, 1.8 touchdowns, and 0.8 interceptions.
Vikings vs Bears Injury Report
Chicago is dealing with the more notable injury concerns heading into Sunday. Wide receiver Rome Odunze (calf) is questionable after being added to the injury report on 9/9, quarterback Tyson Bagent (back) is questionable after first appearing on the report on 8/29, and receiver Brandon Brown (undisclosed) is out following an 8/31 report. A thinner Chicago receiving room could push more early-down and red-zone work toward D'Andre Swift and Colston Loveland.
Vikings vs Bears Betting Trends
Minnesota has covered the spread in 59% of its games this season, while Chicago has covered as a favorite in 42% of its games. Straight up, the Vikings have won 53% of their games and the Bears have won 63% of theirs.
The total has trended under in Vikings games (59% under) but over in Bears games (53% over), which lines up with a matchup that could go either way depending on which offense's early-season form shows up.
Final Prediction and Pick
Given two struggling offenses, a favorite that hasn't covered consistently, and a Vikings team that has covered at a strong rate, we're leaning toward Minnesota to keep this one within a field goal, if not pull the upset outright. On the total, expect this one to trend toward the under given both offenses' season-long struggles to move the ball efficiently.
For a closer look at Sunday's skill-position volume, be sure to check our Vikings vs Bears player props breakdown for the best individual player bets in this matchup.