Vikings vs. Bears 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 16

Published Dec. 14, 2024 8:43 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (11-2) will be trying to extend a six-game winning streak against the Chicago Bears (4-9). The Vikings are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7). The predicted point total for the game is 44.

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Vikings vs. Bears Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs. Bears Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Vikings (-7)
  
• Pick OU: Under (44)
  
• Prediction: Vikings 30 - Bears 13

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Chicago

• Game Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: ABC
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Vikings vs. Bears Recent Matchups

• In their past five head-to-head meetings, Minnesota has defeated Chicago four times.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has compiled 117 points against Chicago, while surrendering only 87 points.

Minnesota Betting Info

• Against the spread, Minnesota is 8-4-1 this season.
• The Vikings have not covered the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
• Minnesota has combined with its opponent to hit the over in 38.5% of its contests this year (five times in 13 games with a set point total).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Vikings are 8-2, picking up a victory 80% of the time.
• The Vikings have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 75.3%.

Vikings Stats

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

• Sam Darnold has 3,299 passing yards (sixth in the NFL), 28 touchdowns (third in the NFL) and 10 interceptions this year. He has completed 68.4% of his attempts, averaging 253.8 yards per game and 8.5 per attempt.
• In addition to his passing statistics, Darnold also has 194 rushing yards (fourth on the Vikings), with one rushing touchdown.
• Justin Jefferson has caught 75 passes (ninth in the NFL) on 107 targets for 1,170 total yards (second in the NFL) and seven touchdowns. He is averaging 5.8 catches and 90 yards per game in 13 games.
• Aaron Jones' output on the ground this season includes 893 yards (10th in the NFL) and four TDs. He is averaging 68.7 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt (16th in the NFL).
• Jones has 37 receptions, 302 yards and two TDs through the air.
• Jordan Addison has 44 catches for 708 yards and seven touchdowns. He's been targeted 68 times in the passing game, and averages four receptions and 64.4 yards through 11 games played.

Defense

• On defense, Andrew Van Ginkel has two interceptions to go with 62 tackles, 15 TFL, nine sacks, and five passes defended in 2024.
• Jonathan Greenard has 43 tackles, 14 TFL, and 10 sacks this season.
• Byron Murphy has recorded 61 tackles, five TFL, and six interceptions this year.
• Blake Cashman has 72 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, and seven passes defended.

Chicago Betting Info

• Chicago has compiled a 6-5-2 record against the spread this season.
• This season, the Bears won ATS in their only game as an underdog of 7 points or more.
• Chicago's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this season.
• The Bears have been underdogs in nine games this season and won one (11.1%) of those contests.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 29.0% chance of a victory for the Bears.

Bears Stats

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

• Caleb Williams is averaging 6.3 passing yards per attempt (30th in the NFL) and 211.2 yards per game this year, completing 62.2% of his passes on the way to 2,746 total yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions through 13 games.
• Williams has also rushed for 399 yards (second on the Bears).
• D'Andre Swift has 742 rushing yards (leading the Bears) and five rushing touchdowns, while averaging 57.1 yards per game and 3.8 per attempt (36th in the NFL).
• Swift has added 34 receptions (2.6 per game) for 315 yards (24.2 per game), without a receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 41 times in the passing attack.
• This season, D.J. Moore has caught 68 passes for 712 receiving yards with five touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted 104 total times and is averaging 5.2 receptions per game in 13 games played.
• Rome Odunze has been targeted 81 times, resulting in 45 catches for 585 yards .

Defense

• In 2024, T.J. Edwards has 103 tackles, eight TFL, two sacks, and one interception through 13 games.
• Kevin Byard has 99 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception. He is second on the Bears in tackles.
• Tremaine Edmunds has intercepted one pass on top of 82 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended in the 2024 season.
• Gervon Dexter has 44 tackles, four TFL, five sacks, and one pass defended.

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